- Part Time, 30 hours per week – some flexibility is required to support out of hours delivery which meets needs of families and young people
- Permanent contract
- Starting salary £35,304 per annum pro rata
- Based in Newhaven with travel to outreach and delivery locations in E. Sussex
Are you passionate about meeting the needs of children, families & young people in the local area? If you have a relevant qualification and experience in delivering & coordinating services, projects and activities which will enable these groups to develop and grow in confidence, then we’d love to hear from you.
This role manages and coordinates a range of programmes which support the community needs of these groups, with services currently including:
- Outreach and local activities for young people in the Havens area in collaboration with local stakeholders and partners
- SCDA’s Youth Hub, ensuring it remains a vibrant centre for young people’s activities and services, including through partners
- Strategy for Young People & Youth Work: Development, oversight, management and evaluation of SCDA’s work with Young People, including a range of youth services and activities, the further development of the voice of young people through Newhaven Young People’s Forum (NYPF) and the coordination of a multi-agency delivery and stakeholder partnership.
- Project leadership of Positive Activities (Social Prescribing for Children & Families), working specifically with Ukrainian guest children.
- Delivery of holiday activities for children and young people including HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) and paid places
- Development and delivery of activities to support the needs of parents, carers and children including through building the voice of parents and carers and understanding of the needs of families.
- Family Learning contract with ESCC, ensuring geographic reach across E. Sussex, and adherence to targets for attendance & quality of provision.
- Organised and with great management and communication skills, you will be used to managing with confidence, clarity and adaptability.
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our service users; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we recognise people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for necessary operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you plus a day off for your birthday!
The vacancy closes at 5pm on Sunday 27th September 2026, with interviews conducted on Monday 5th October 2026 in Newhaven.
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Community Action East Sussex
49 Station Road
Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 6EA
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Children, Families & Young People Senior Service Manager - SCDA employer: Community Action East Sussex
At Sussex Community Development Association, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values professionalism, empathy, and kindness. Our flexible working environment, supportive culture, and commitment to employee well-being, including generous leave policies and a pension scheme, make us an attractive choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in Newhaven, where you can grow your career while contributing to vital services that enhance the lives of local residents.
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Community Action East Sussex Recruitment Team
