Full job descriptionOur mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage
You will be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of our sessions and leading the staff team. To provide high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing and positive development.


This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who has a passion to make a difference for children with disabilities and additional needs.
We are recruiting for a Disability Leader for our West Sussex Clubs, located in Crawley and Horsham.
You will be responsible for leading, overseeing, and delivering sessions for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs, providing high-quality, person-centred care; ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive development, while maintaining compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, health and safety, and organisational standards.
This role requires someone with a First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake this; Introduction to Safeguarding children and Safeguarding Adults or willingness to undertake, and Child Care/Youth Work Level 2 / 3 or equivalent qualification (or working towards)


Key Responsibilities:
*Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of Children and Young People’s services, ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate provision.
*Act as the responsible person in charge when the Coordinator/Manager/Duty Officer is unavailable and provide annual leave cover for the coordinator as needed.
*Lead, support, coach and supervise a team of Disability Play & Youth Workers and volunteers, providing guidance and ensuring they know when to seek further support.
*Prepare and manage session planning documents, staff allocations, daily logs, and lunch/toileting rotas.
*Lead on trips to ensure they are run smoothly, safely and ensure all Disability Play & Youth Workers are following risk assessments, policies and procedures to ensure all children and young people are safe.
*Oversee and provide personal care, always ensuring hygiene, privacy, dignity, and appropriate recording
*To ensure and receive medication from Parents/Carers, check, record and store safely following procedures and administer, where necessary, after appropriate training, medication for children keeping accurate and up to date records.
*Supporting children/young people with eating and drinking as outlined within their care plan and guidelines
*Assist and supervise moving and handling children/young people with restricted mobility, including hoisting and use of mobility equipment, after appropriate training.
*Lead children/young people through structured programs of play, social, recreational, and leisure activities.
*Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of children, young people, and colleagues, following safeguarding policies and organisational procedures.


We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.


PAY:
• £14.76 per hour


HOURS:
9am-5pm, Saturday work during Term Time, and weekdays during School Holidays.


BENEFITS:
• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking


Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please visit the contact us page on our website YMCA East Surrey.
YMCA East Surrey reserves the right to interview and appoint as and when suitable candidates apply, and so prompt application is encouraged.


YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.