Community Short Breaks Worker
Action for ChildrenWales, United Kingdom • Wales, United Kingdom
Posted December 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Action for Children is one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and has been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.
Job Description
We are seeking a Community Short Breaks Worker to join our team at Action for Children. The role involves working directly with children and young people with disabilities, providing a safe environment for them to enjoy time, learn, and have fun. The ideal candidate will have a passion for play work and be flexible to work a variation of session patterns.
Requirements
- Experience of working with children/young people with disabilities is desirable but not essential
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care/Playwork (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
- Flexibility to work a variation of session patterns
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts