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We are looking for someone to work within an educational trust as a Short Breaks Co-ordinator.

This role works with a provider of afterschool and weekend respite for SEN children.

This is a fixed Term contract until 31 March 2024

All year round with the hours of :

Mon – Wed 10.00 – 18.15

Thurs 10.30 – 18.15

Friday day off

Sun (on call for Sat too though, where a rota with other team members can be discussed) 09.30 – 16.30

Salary £32.311 - £36,244 Pro rata

Free onsite parking

The role 

Designated Safeguarding Lead for Short Breaks, lead and manage Safeguarding and administration staff.

Oversee delivery of a safe, compliant and enriching experience for C&YPs with SEND who access Short Breaks.

Oversee and quality assure planning and delivery of activities and opportunities aligned to regulatory body requirements at Short Breaks.

Promote equality of opportunity regardless of gender, social, cultural, linguistic, religious or ethnic background through a range of activities.

To be present on site at all times when Short Breaks sessions are running (apart from Saturday sessions, at which time there may be the requirement to be on call).

To be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of all sessions.

To drive the minibus where required.

To provide and arrange the logistics of transport for C&YP.

Lead on invoicing and supply relevant data to finance.

Responsible for the assessment and placement of C&YPs into Short Breaks; liaising with children, young people, parents, carers and external agencies to identify appropriate offer.

Ensuring placement information for C&YP is accurate and up to date and stored in accordance with GDPR policy and practice.

Essential requirements:

Level 3 H&S Care, Childcare or similar

Undertake mandatory Safeguarding training

Experience of working with CYPs with SEND in an education or care setting

Be highly motivated, efficient and effective at managing a team of childcare professionals

Strong ICT Skills

Ability to make and communicate decisions

Experience of managing a team including the ability to motivate