Children and Young Adult's Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children's and Young Adults' Services
Location: Harrow, North West London
Salary: £30,500 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP / January 2025

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to oversee the daily operations of our services for children and young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will work closely with the Children & Young Adults Service Manager to ensure high-quality outcomes, supporting a team of permanent and sessional special needs play workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Development:
  Design and deliver empowering activity programmes, including storytelling, dance, drama, music, cooking, arts and crafts, sports, group games, messy play, and community outings.

• Care and Support:
  Provide care for children with high support needs, including managing distressed behaviours, either at our centre, in the community, or within family homes. Adhere to our policies and procedures to ensure safety and quality at all times.

• Leadership and Administration:

  • Manage staff rotas to ensure optimal coverage.
  • Support the booking process and handle schedule changes for children.
  • Liaise with parents and professionals to ensure children’s care and safeguarding needs are met.
  • Organise day-to-day operations and long-term plans, fostering strong communication with staff and senior management. Maintain accurate and thorough records.

• Financial Management:

  • Efficiently manage staff hours to meet service needs while maintaining financial sustainability.
  • Support budget management and ensure spending aligns with organisational goals.

• Compliance and Safeguarding:

  • Ensure the organisation meets Ofsted standards and achieves excellent outcomes in internal and external audits.
  • Implement the Positive Behaviour Support framework to promote best practices.

Key Skills and Values
You will embody our core values:

• Kindness
• Choice
• Ambition
• Inclusion

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in childcare, education, youth work, or a similar field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a role with line management responsibilities.
• A Level 3 qualification in childcare, youth work, or a related area.
• Knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A clear understanding of safeguarding practices to protect children and young adults.
• Awareness of Health & Safety regulations and experience in risk management.

Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults. You'll play a vital role in shaping their experiences and fostering an environment of creativity, care, and inclusion.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young adults with learning disabilities and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer

As a part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an ECT Special Needs Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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