Deputy Manager, Holiday Support
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Deputy Manager to help oversee our holiday support service and develop improvements across our organisation. This is an exciting time to join The Yard and play a key role in delivering and improving our specialist services for children and young people with additional support needs.
Position: Deputy Manager, Holiday SupportLocation: Edinburgh-based, with possibility of some home workingSalary: £27,162 per annum (full-time annual equivalent £33,500)Hours: Part time (30 hours per week – must be available to work during school holidays)Contract: PermanentClosing Date: 09:00am, Monday 20th AprilInterview Dates: Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April
The Role
You will support the Children’s Services Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the Holiday Support Service, providing direction to a team of Support Workers while liaising with parents & carers to maintain and review Personal Support Plans for each child. During term-time, this post will involve additional duties in the delivery of our core services.
- Support the delivery of service in line with standards set by regulatory bodies (Care Inspectorate and SSSC)
- Support the engagement of children in creative play and the management of suitable activity plans for the different ages/stages of development and interests of children
- Provide effective support and direction to a team of support workers through motivation, supervision, and feedback
- Support the Children’s Services Manager to ensure compliance across the service and ensure the team receive training and guidance appropriate to their role
About You
We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is inspired by our ethos and is excited to bring their knowledge and experience to our specialised Holiday Support Service for children with complex medical needs.
- Supervisory experience, including direct staff supervision, development and implementation of rotas
- Knowledge and experience of facilitating indoor and outdoor play opportunities and environments and leading recreational activities
- Experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities
- Excellent organisational skills and administrative abilities
Desirable
- Leadership skills and team building capacity
- Previous experience of improvement work within a childcare setting
- First Aid at Work certificate
- Experience of Moving and Handling, delivering personal care and supporting complex medical needs
About the organisation
The Yard is a Scottish charity offering adventure play, short breaks, training, and support for children and young people with additional support needs, and their families. We operate inclusive play centres, deliver outreach work, and run holiday and youth clubs. We aim to build supportive communities and promote understanding and inclusion for disabled children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The post is subject to a PVG check and SSSC registration.
To apply
For the full job description, please visit The Yard’s website.
Please download and return a completed application form and equal opportunities form (available on our website) to jobs@theyardscotland.org.uk by 9am on Monday 20th April.
The Yard does NOT accept CVs. Any incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
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