Children's Club Manager

Children's Club Manager

Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW

£23,500 - £26,000 per annum, dependant on experience

35 hours per week to be worked flexibly over 5 days per week including an occasional weekend day

(All shifts between hours of 8:45 and 6:15pm)

Who are we?

Unique Kidz and Co is an award-winning charity that provides social and play opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs across Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding areas.

The charity runs a number of services including afterschool and holiday clubs for children aged 5-19, a siblings group and stay and play sessions for under 5’s. In addition, it runs daytime support sessions for young adults aged 18 – 30. Unique Kidz and Co is a place to play, have fun, make friends and be unique and the specialist care that we provide give parents, carers and families the respite that they need and the opportunity to remain working.

Who are we looking for?

The Children's Club Manager will create and retain a happy and committed staff team, lead and motivate them in delivering high quality play services for children with disabilities and SEND that promote the children’s health and well-being. They will be responsible for ensuring the setting is Ofsted inspection ready at all times and have a key role in the growth and development of new and existing play projects and services.

Play work is about providing a fun, safe and structured environment for children to thrive in. A place where their curiosity is encouraged, friendships are developed and children return home with a big smile of achievement. You will be required to organise and deliver stimulating activities and games for the children of varied ages and abilities.

Alongside Kidz Club the Manager is also responsible for Siblings Group, Stay & Play Support Group and Unique Toyz.

What do you need?

Qualifications;

• An appropriate Playwork, Childcare, Education or Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Level 2 Safeguarding and Young People Nominated Lead or the willingness to attend training

Knowledge & Experience;

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading a childcare setting
• Experience of working with children/young people
• Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety
• Experience of working in and leading a team

What will you get?

• 5% employer contribution to pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional annual leave following 3 years continuous service
• “Birthday Leave” – additional day of annual leave for employees birthday

The Board of Trustees at Unique Kidz and Co are committed to developing their employee benefits package and it will be reviewed annually.

Please note that this offer is subject to Unique Kidz and Co receiving two satisfactory references and clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) unless you are on the updated DBS service.

This job description will be reviewed regularly in light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

If this sounds like you, please hit apply now!

Reference: MTC359

Vacancy: Children's Club Manager

Location: Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW

Salary: £23.5k - £26k per annum, dependant on experience

Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly over 5 days per week including at least 1 weekend per month

(All shifts between hours of 8:45 and 6:15pm)

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