Play Services Co-ordinator

Salary: Starting Rate £10.00 per hour

Up to 30 hours per week

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Play Services Co-ordinator to manage SAFSS’ Out-of-School Club service, Youth groups and holiday playschemes.

The Co-ordinator will manage an established team of Playworkers who provide sessions term time and in the school holidays.  The Co-ordinator will undertake regular monitoring of sessions, finances and regular staff supervisions to ensure an overall smooth running of the service.

Registered with Ofsted, the Club works to the ECM and EDCM outcomes, the Principles in Play and the Early Years Foundation Stage. SAFSS Out-of-School was also recently awarded the Me2 award for inclusion and is working towards the Quality in Play kite mark. Applicants must have NNEB qualification or NVQ3 in Child Care and Management or equivalent. Applicants must have a good standard of spoken and written English and numeracy. Experience of working with children with disabilities is an advantage. 

Applicants please note that the hours of work are Tuesday and Thursday between 9.00-6.00pm and Saturdays 9.30-4.00pm. Any remaining hours will be undertaken during normal office hours (9.00-5.00pm). During the school holidays all sessions will be held Monday to Friday daytime.           Closing date: 16/5/11 Interview: 20/5/11

Adult Services Support Officer

Salary: £8.50 per hour

Up to 15 hours per week 

We are looking for an Adult Services Support Officer to work closely with the Adult Service Co-ordinator to plan, lead and deliver individual and group sessions for adults with disabilities. The post will focus on consulting with the people who use our services encouraging choice, participation and promoting community integration.

The post will also focus on ensuring that all adult services are CQC compliant, are working to the personalisation agenda and health and safety law.

Applicants must have at least 2 years experience of working with people with learning and physical disabilities, their carers and parents.  Applicants must also have a minimum of a GNVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent. The ability to work flexible hours is also essential. Closing date: 13/5/11 Interview: 26/5/11

Domiciliary Care Workers (Part Time)

Salary: Between £6.30 and £8.40 per hour

We are currently looking for care workers who will provide domiciliary care for children with disabilities within the home environment. Applicants must work in line with CQC standards and must have experience in care and be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 in care, or have a commitment to undertake relevant qualifications and training. Suitable applicants would be required to work in the daytime and early mornings, evenings and weekends and during school holidays between 6am to 10pm. (possible night sits)

All vacancies require applicants to be able to communicate in at least one of the main South Asian languages spoken in Sandwell and neighbouring boroughs. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who can speak Bengali and male care workers. Closing date: 13/5/11 Interview: 2/6/11

Minibus Driver (Part Time)

Salary: £7.61 per hour

We are currently looking for a minibus driver who will transport children and adults with disabilities within the Sandwell and Birmingham area. Applicants must be aged over 25 years and hold a clean driving licence. Applicants must also have 12 months driving experience with a category D1 licence.

Duties include the general fuelling and maintenance of the vehicle. The hours of work are flexible and will include afternoons, evenings and weekends. All applicants will be required to take a driving assessment and the ability to speak a South Asian language is an advantage, but not essential. Closing date: 13/5/11 Interview: 26/5/11

Male Playworker (Part Time)

Salary: £7.36 per hour

We are looking for qualified and experienced play workers to work with and create play opportunities for children with disabilities at our Out of School Club.

Applicants must work to OFSTED and EYFS standards and work to the ECM outcomes and the Principles in Play. Applicants must have experience in working within a children’s play services and be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 in play work. Suitable applicants would be required to work in the evenings (3-6pm) and Saturdays (11am-4pm). Sessions during the school holidays are 10am– 2pm during weekdays.

Communicating in at least one of the main South Asian languages spoken in Sandwell is desirable. We particularly welcome applications from male play workers. Closing Date: 16/5/11 Interview: 31/05/11

At SAFSS we take the safeguarding of children and adults seriously and all staff will be subject to an enhanced CRB clearance, checks and references. 

For information and an application form for all of the above posts please contact Kam or Amar on

(0121) 558 2198 

SAFSS, Fenton St, Smethwick, West Midlands B66 1HR

Registered Charity: 1098917

Race Relations Act: 1979 Section 5 (2) (d)                    

Sex Discrimination Act: 1976 Section 7.22

Hardeep Sandhu – Children’s Care Co-ordinator with an applicant at the Compass Jobs Fair

Thanks to everyone who came and met us at the Compass Jobs Fair. We spoke to over 100 people and managed to pre-screen 30 people for Care and Playworker positions here at SAFSS. So far we have recruited 3 new workers! We will keep you posted on any developments!

Aerial shot of the Compass Jobs Fair.

We are particularly interested in meeting individuals who are interested in working in domiciliary care (in both Birmingham and Sandwell) and Playworkers.

We look forward to meeting you!

Hours – between 11.5hrs and 25hrs per week
Salary: £20,144 pro rata (scale 5 SP22)
FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL MARCH 2011

Do you have good communication skills? Have experience of completing benefit forms? Have knowledge and understanding of the different benefits adults with disabilities and their families are entitled to?

We are looking for an experienced individual to provide advice, advocacy and practical support to South Asian adults with disabilities and their families. Our project, funded by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), supports South Asian families to access a range of HMRC products, including Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Child Trust Funds.

An NVQ level 2 in Advice and Guidance is an advantage and training will be given where required. It is essential that you are able to communicate in one of the main South Asian languages spoken in Sandwell and neighbouring boroughs.

A key aspect of this post is to promote independence, well being and choice, ensuring the adults individual needs are at the forefront at all times.

The post is based at our office in Smethwick and will involve making home visits and accompanying families to appointments. You will be also be liaising with professional individuals and agencies and a professional approach must be undertaken at all times.

Sandwell Asian Family Support Service (SAFSS) is an independent organisation that provides a range of quality care and support services and opportunities to enable South Asian children (aged 0-18 years) and young people (aged 18-40 years) with disabilities and/or life threatening conditions and their families to enhance their quality of life.

Closing date: Friday 30th October 2009
Interview date: Tuesday 10th November 2009

For an application form please contact Kam or Amar on
0121 558 2198.
For further information regarding the HMRC project or post please contact Claire on
(0121) 558 2198 devmgt.safss@btconnect.com

Please send completed application forms to:
Sandwell Asian Family Support Service
Fenton Street, Smethwick, West Midlands B66 1HR

For further information about SAFSS visit www.safss.org.uk
The post is funded by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) until 2011

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKERS
SANDWELL ASIAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
Post 2- (Ref DC002)
Salary £7.22 Per Hour

We are currently looking for care workers who will work provide domiciliary care for children with disabilities within the home environment. Applicants must work in line with CSCI standards and must have experience in childcare and be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 in care, or have a commitment to undertake relevant qualifications and training. Suitable applicants would be required to work in the daytime and early mornings, evenings and weekends and during school holidays.

Sandwell Asian Family Support Service is an independent organisation that provides a range of quality care and support services and opportunities to enable South Asian children (aged 0-18 years) and young people (aged 18-40 years) with disabilities and/or life threatening conditions and their families living in Sandwell and/or neighbouring boroughs, to enhance their quality of life.

All vacancies require applicants to be able to communicate in at least one of the main South Asian languages spoken in Sandwell and neighbouring boroughs. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who can speak Bengali.

For further information/ application form please contact Kam or Amar on
(0121) 558 2198.

Please send completed application forms to:
Sandwell Asian Family Support service
Fenton Street, Smethwick, B66 1HR

Closing date: September 18th 2009

MINIBUS DRIVER 20hrs/week
SANDWELL ASIAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
Post 1 – (Ref DRI001)
Salary £7,754 per annum

We are currently looking for a minibus driver who will transport children and adults with disabilities within the general Sandwell and Birmingham area. Applicants must be aged over 25 years and hold a clean driving licence. Applicants must also have 12 months driving experience with a category D1 licence.

Duties also include the general fuelling and maintenance of the vehicle. The hours of work will be afternoons, evenings and weekends. All applicants will be required to take a driving assessment and be submitted for an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.

Sandwell Asian Family Support Service is an independent organisation that provides a range of quality care and support services and opportunities to enable South Asian children (aged 0-18 years) and young people (aged 18-40 years) with disabilities and/or life threatening conditions and their families living in Sandwell and/or neighbouring boroughs, to enhance their quality of life.

For further information/ application form please contact Kam or Amar on
(0121) 558 2198.

Please send completed application forms to:
Sandwell Asian Family Support Service
Fenton Street, Smethwick, B66 1HR

Closing date: Friday 18th September 2009
Interviews: Friday 25th September 2009