Job Vacancies

Community Support Worker, Harlow

3.5 hours per week on a Wednesday evening (6 – 9.30pm)

We are looking to recruit a part-time Community Support Worker (CSW) to join our Adult Friendship Scheme. The project works with adults with a range of disabilities and needs who live in the Harlow area.

The role will involve assisting in the weekly evening group sessions providing a mix of appropriate leisure and social activities. One week you could be baking, the next going bowling or for a walk and to the pub for a meal.

Working as part of a dedicated team of staff you will enable and support the members to get the most from the activities.

Ideally with experience of interacting with adults with a disability, or willing to undertake training, you should have good interpersonal skills, have a positive attitude and be a good team player.

If successful, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be undertaken by Accuro.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact us on jobs@accuro.org.uk or by phone on 01279 870297.
If successful, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be undertaken by Accuro.

To apply please go to our job application form.

For a  paper application pack please contact the Accuro office by email on jobs@accuro.org.uk or by phone on 01279 870297

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Deputy Scheme Co-ordinator

Loughton Youth Group

3 hours per week on a Tuesday evening (5.30pm -8.30pm), term time only

We are looking to recruit a part-time Deputy Co-ordinator to join our Youth Club in Loughton. The Club works with young people aged 11-19 with a range of disabilities and needs who live in the Epping Forest area.

The club runs weekly in term time on a Tuesday evening providing a mix of appropriate leisure and social activities. Working as part of a dedicated team of staff and volunteers you will enable and support the young people to get the most from the activities.

You should have experience of working with children with a disability and ideally hold a relevant qualification. With previous experience of planning activities and working in a team, you should have knowledge of safeguarding procedures, be enthusiastic and have excellent interpersonal skills.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact us on jobs@accuro.org.uk or by phone on 01279 870297.
If successful, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be undertaken by Accuro.

To apply please go to our job application form.

For a  paper application pack please contact the Accuro office by email on jobs@accuro.org.uk or by phone on 01279 870297

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Deputy Scheme Co-ordinator
Saturday Play Club, Saffron Walden

5 hours per week – term time only
Salary: £10.42 per hour

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Co-ordinator for our established Saturday Play Club in Saffron Walden for 8-19 year olds with a range of disabilities and needs.

The club runs weekly in term time on a Saturday morning with hours being 9.30am – 2.30pm.
You must have experience of working with children with a disability and ideally hold a relevant qualification (level 2 or above). With previous experience of planning activities and working in a team, you should have knowledge of safeguarding procedures, be enthusiastic and have excellent interpersonal skills.

In return we can offer you the chance to make a real difference within a local charity and a flexible, part-time role that can fit in with your other commitments.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alison McKeown on 01279 871133.
If successful, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be undertaken by Accuro.

To apply please go to our job application form.

For a  paper application pack please contact the Accuro office by email on jobs@accuro.org.uk or by phone on 01279 870297

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Session Lead
Adult Projects Scheme
£10.42 per hour

Over the last six months we have added two new Adult Projects to our services – a young adult friendship scheme and a life skills programme, both aimed at those aged 19-25 across Uttlesford and Harlow.
We are delighted these have been successful and as a result, we are now looking for the following new posts:

Session Lead – Uttlesford (based in Saffron Walden), Tuesday 6-9.30pm

To attend and deliver our weekly sessions offering fun activities for adults with a disability to socialise and make friends in a supportive environment.

Working with our existing team of staff, the sessions will have been planned and your role is to lead and deliver the activities, ensuring they are safe, enjoyable and that appropriate supervision is in place at all times.

Session Lead – STRIDE, Saturdays, 9.30am – 2.30pm, alternate weeks – Harlow/Uttlesford

To attend and run the fortnightly sessions of our life skills programme which cover everything from household tasks, social and communication skills, healthy living and employability.  The programme has recently run for six months in Harlow and is now due to start in Great Dunmow.

You will be supported by guest speakers and experts in the topic areas plus our existing team of staff.

To be successful in these roles, you must have experience of working with adults with a disability and ideally hold a relevant qualification.  We are looking for applicants with excellent interpersonal skills, bags of enthusiasm and the desire to make a real difference.

In return we can offer you a flexible, rewarding part-time role to fit in with your other commitments.  Appropriate training will be provided.

If successful, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be undertaken by Accuro.

Closing Date Sunday 5th June

For an informal discussion about these roles, please contact Alison McKeown on 01279 871133.
If successful, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be undertaken by Accuro.

To apply please go to our job application form.

For a  paper application pack please contact the Accuro office by email on jobs@accuro.org.uk or by phone on 01279 870297