Job Purpose:  To coordinate and deliver an exciting range of Short Breaks activity clubs for children

Salary Range: £29,974  - £34,278

Hours of work:  35

Working Pattern:

Term time hours: Tuesday/Wednesday – Saturday/Sunday 09:00 – 17:00 on a rota basis with one weekend day each week (max 35 weeks)

School holidays hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 (min 17 weeks)

With flexibility to meet service requirements

Employment type: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:  YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA (with occasional operation need to lead sessions in other areas such as Epsom, Leatherhead or West Sussex)  Reigate

Annual leave:  Starting allowance – 33 days, inclusive of eight UK Bank Holidays.  Please note that school holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods.

Benefits:

Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.

Free Parking : There is free parking available  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.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 6th August 2025

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 11th August 2025(s)

Proposed Start Date: 1st September 2025

Main Responsibilities:

u 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.

u To coordinate and take responsibility for the planning, allocation of places, and sufficient staffing to ensure safe delivery of Short Breaks clubs.

u To assist in the recruitment, training and ongoing development of the Disability staff team.

u Leadership and Line Management of a team of Play/Youth Workers and volunteers.

u Have responsibility for processing new referrals, initial assessments, individual care plans and any associated risk assessments or specialist plans to ensure we meet individual needs.

u To be the lead practitioner providing the staff team with advice, coaching and on-site management of club structure.

u To develop strategies and behavioural support plans for young people attending activities and access YMCA Disability Services.

u To be aware of Ofsted requirements and ensure Short Breaks clubs for children are compliant, with ongoing monitoring.

u Maintain and monitor agreed attendance levels and activity budget.

u To promote clubs and share stories via social media. Manage cohort numbers and waiting lists efficiently.  

u Lead in Administering medication, PEG feeds and undertaking movement and handling for children and young people with complex health needs. Undergo relevant training and transfer this knowledge onto the staff team.

u 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.

u 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

u To gain young people’s feedback, capturing their voice in shaping and evaluating future club sessions.

u Work closely as part of the delivery team, initiate programmed activities, alongside additional opportunities locally.

u 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.

u Managing the venue, ensuring all risk assessments are completed in line with our policies to ensure the environment is safe, secure and suitable for staff, CYP and our service delivery.

u Provide information, guidance and advice for parent/carers about local services for young people and families.

u Attend and participate in relevant internal/external meetings and forums related to the CYP services activities.

u To provide operational Coordinator or Leader cover for other Disability Services or locations as required.

u Design and deliver training sessions to CYP staff.

u To undertake the role of Duty Officer at the Sovereign Centre, at times to be agreed with Disability Services Manager.

u Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Disability Services ManagerTop of Form.