Looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?
Join the friendly team at Umbrella Derby & Derbyshire and make a real difference to the lives of children and young adults with disabilities during the school holidays. Whether you’re looking for full-time work over the holidays or a flexible role that fits around your studies, family life or other commitments, we’d love to hear from you.
No experience? No problem! We provide full training, so all you need is a positive attitude, a caring nature and a willingness to learn.
What you’ll receive
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- £12.71 per hour
- Holiday entitlement
- No Bank Holiday working
- Free on-site parking
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
- Flexible zero-hours contract
- A welcoming and supportive team
- No experience required – full training provided
- Valuable experience working with children and young adults with a range of abilities
- An opportunity to develop skills in care, support, communication and inclusion
Locations: Annie’s Place and St Edmund’s Community Hall
Contract: Flexible zero-hours
Availability: Part-time or full-time during school holidays
Working days: Weekdays and weekends
Typical shift: 10:00am–3:30pm, although this may vary.
What you’ll be doing
As a Holiday Activity Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment where every child and young adult can thrive.
Your role will include:
- Supporting children and young adults to take part in fun activities both on-site and within the community.
- Encouraging confidence, independence and social interaction through play and engaging experiences.
- Working closely with individuals and adapting your support to meet their unique needs and abilities.
- Assisting with personal care where required, including feeding and toileting. Full training, including moving and handling, will be provided.
- Building positive relationships with families, carers and colleagues.
- Working as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality holiday provision.
- Reporting any concerns or significant developments to senior staff.
- Helping to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
We’re looking for someone who is…
- Kind, caring and enthusiastic.
- Reliable and flexible.
- A great communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
- Passionate about making a positive difference.
- Keen to learn and support children and young adults with a range of additional needs.
No previous experience is required – we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
Why work for Umbrella?
At Umbrella, we believe every child and young adult deserves opportunities to have fun, build friendships and experience new adventures. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a charity that has been supporting families across Derbyshire for over 40 years.
Additional information
As this role involves working with children and young adults, successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference during the school holidays, we’d love to hear from you.