Service Lead - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - KIDS

KIDS

Verified Company

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About KIDS:

***KIDS is a national charity which has been supporting disabled children, young people and their families since 1970.

We work with children, irrespective of their disability, from birth through to 25 years.

Each year we support over 15,000 disabled children, offer over 120 different services and work with about 80 Local Authorities across England.

We are passionate, caring and trusted and our vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations.

We offer support and practical help for families, every step of the way.

About The Role:

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Our service runs from:
Thomley, Menmarsh Road, Worminghall, Buckinghamshire HP18 9JZ ( Just 9 miles from Oxfordshire and 3 miles from M40 Junctions 8 and 8a )

Hours: 30 per week

Do you have what it takes to join an amazing organisation that makes a difference to the lives of disabled children? You will be based on a beautiful 9 acre site in a wonderful position with wide ranging views of Buckinghamshire countryside.

We want you to join us on our journey with the aim of helping disabled children and young people develop independence and achieve their aspirations.

An EXCEPTIONAL opportunity is available for a SERVICE LEAD to deliver the day to day running and planning of our playscheme, ensuring that both Ofsted standards and commissioner expectations are adhered to.

You will become a key member of the management team for an established and well-respected Charity who has a great reputation within the sector.

You will report to the Regional Manager, aided by the Senior Practitioner and work with a fantastic team of highly motivated individuals who love what they do.

The Role

To coordinate the delivery of services for disabled children and young people.
To offer inspiration, leadership, managerial guidance, direction and support to the team at all levels
Safeguard all young people and colleagues
Mentor, develop and supervise team
Cover Rota gaps
Make certain all the team adhere to KIDS policies and procedures and relevant external legislation
Ensure the service meets and exceeds the standards and expectations contained in its Statement of Purpose as well as fully complying with requirements and recommendations
Investigate complaints

About You:

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Skills

Empathy, Patience, Understanding
Not just hearing
Adaptability and versatility
Practical, Tactful and Responsive
Highly organised with excellent writing, communication skills
Administer and implement assessments, support plans and risk assessments
A clear understanding of the Ofsted Early Years Framework

In Return?

5 weeks annual leave rising to 6 weeks after 4 years completed service
Bank Holiday entitlement
Life assurance
Employer Pension contribution
Flexible hours to provide an ideal balance between work life and private life
Employee benefits portal, including discounts at 100s online high street stores
Recommend a friend referral scheme with financial reward
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Help's to deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing. The confidential employee benefit provides expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/
Sick Pay If you are absent from work because of sickness or injury you are entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP) provided you meet the criteria in the current SSP regulations from the fourth consecutive day of sickness
Family Friendly Leave Pay
KIDS

Virtual College:
Provides a huge range of up to date and professional courses for all staff members