Children's and Young Adult's Deputy Manager Harrow, North West London £30,500 per annum. Permanent position Start date: ASAP/ January 2025 The role: Facilitate the day-to-day management of operational aspects to ensure positive outcomes for children and young adults engaging in play and support activities. Collaborate with the Children & Young Adults Service Manager in overseeing both permanent and sessional special needs play workers management. Create empowering activity programs for children and young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Activities include storytelling, dance, drama, music, cooking, arts and crafts, sports, group games, messy play, and community outings. Care for children with high support needs, including distressed behaviours. Operate within our centre, the community or family homes while adhering rigorously to our established policies and procedures. Demonstrate in your practice our values of: Kindness Choice Ambition Inclusion Administration: Manage staff rotas for optimal coverage. Assist in children's bookings and changes. Communicate with parents and professionals to facilitate children’s care and safeguarding. Use strong organizational skills for daily and long-term planning and foster efficient communication with staff and senior management. Maintain accurate and organized records. Finance: Manage effectively core team and sessional staff hours to meet service needs and provide financial sustainability. Ensure effective budget management and spending as instructed by the Manager. Compliance: Be a key player to ensure KCA receives excellent outcomes in internal audits and those of external authorities. Ensure KCA meets Ofsted requirements. Implement Positive Behaviour Support framework. Key Requirements: 4 years of work experience in childcare, education, youth work or similar. 1 years of experience in a role with line management responsibilities. Level 3 qualification in childcare, youth work, or relevant field. Understanding SEND. How to protect children and young adults from harm. Awareness of Health & Safety and how to manage risks. What we offer As a part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are an ECT Special Needs Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on smartsupport