Disability Activity Manager

Job purpose:  The operational management for delivery of Short Breaks schemes across Surrey and

West Sussex for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.

Hours of work:   35 hours per week:  7 hours a day with an hour’s unpaid break

Term-Time:         9:00-17:00 Tuesday-Saturday or Monday-Friday

School Holidays: 9:00-17:00 Monday-Friday

Location: YMCA East Surrey, The Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate. RH2 8HA

Salary: £33,280 - £37,440

Annual leave: 5 weeks per annum plus bank holidays. (Pro-rata for part time). The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.

Benefits: 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. There is free parking available at all YMCA ES sites and YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. There is a YMCA East Surrey defined contribution pension scheme. More details on request.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 21st October 2024

Interviews to be held: Applications to be reviewed when received

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Main responsibilities:

•  Provide operational management of all Short Break club contracts across East Surrey and West Sussex.
• Lead assessment and approval of CYP behavioural support plans and complex need support to ensure safe and inclusive practices within our Short Break Schemes.
• Monitor annual Short Breaks area delivery plans to ensure delivery requirements of our contracted services are met. - Manage and monitor short breaks budget, including donations and grants.
• Assist with the recruitment of staff and securing opportunities to attract staff from local communities.
• On-boarding of new disability sessional staff including induction, role specific training, and on-going development to increase workforce retention.
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to expand the use of volunteers across Disability Services.
• To provide line management for a team of Disability Short Breaks Coordinators.
• See job description attachment for further responsibilites