Children's Disability Delivery Coordinator

Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

YMCA East Surrey is a vibrant charity that has been actively supporting the local community since 1871. We help people to believe in themselves, support them to achieve their goals and inspire them to be the best they can be by providing services that focus on those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

Our three core areas of work are:

• Children & Young People
• Health and Wellbeing
• Housing

Main responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a structured programme of enjoyable, recreational, high quality activities to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities who attend Short Breaks clubs
• Lead a team of workers and volunteers, and to assist in the recruitment and training of the Disability sessional team
• To coordinate and take responsibility for the planning, allocation of places, and staffing to ensure safe delivery of Short Breaks clubs
• Have responsibility for processing of new referrals, initial assessments and individual care plans and any associated risk assessments
• To develop strategies and behavioural support plans for young people attending activities and access YMCA Disability Services
• To be aware of Ofsted requirements and ensure Short Breaks clubs for children are compliant, with ongoing monitoring
• Administer medication for children and young people with health needs and undergo relevant training and transfer this knowledge onto the staff team
• Work closely with individual children and young people and their families to identify a range of social, recreational and leisure activities to meet the needs of young people and children
• Ensure that all young people are made to feel valued and enabled to develop and improve self esteem, life skills, self-confidence and positive experiences
• To gain young people's feedback and capture their voice in shaping and evaluating future club sessions
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• To be responsible for the Health and Safety of children, young people and staff, above all, ensuring that Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at Risk policies are adhered to
• Provide information, guidance and advice for parent/carers about local services for young people and families
• Attend and participate in relevant internal/external meetings and forums related to the CYP services activities
• To provide operational Coordinator cover for other Disability Services or locations as required
• To undertake the role of Duty Officer at the Sovereign Centre, at times to be agreed with Disability Services Manager
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Disability Services Manager

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure with barring for children and vulnerable adults. We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training. This is inline with our safer recruitment policy requirements.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Four weeks (pro-rata) plus bank holidays. Holidays increase after two years service to a maximum of five weeks pro-rata after six years service. The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.
• Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness center in Redhill and 
• half price YMCA childcare for dependents. 
• Free Parking: There is free parking available at The Sovereign Centre and at all our delivery site. YMCA East 
• Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
• Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.

Diversity and equal opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and value diversity. We believe that a mix of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that creates a productive work environment. We are open to flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from people with disabilities. We strive to help local people to work, regardless of their circumstances.

How to Apply

To apply please follow this like to our website: https://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us/