At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team to provide safe, engaging activities for children and young people with disabilities.
- Company: Join a respected charity dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, discounted childcare, gym membership, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours during school holidays with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: First Aid and safeguarding qualifications or willingness to learn; childcare/youth work experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 14.76 - 14.76 £ per hour.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. We are recruiting a Disability Leader for our Surrey Short Breaks Clubs, located in Reigate, Leatherhead and Tadworth.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of Children and Young People’s services, ensuring high‑quality, safe, and appropriate provision.
- Act as the responsible person in charge when the Coordinator/Manager/Duty Officer is unavailable and provide annual leave cover for the coordinator as needed.
- Lead, support, coach and supervise a team of Disability Play & Youth Workers and volunteers, providing guidance and ensuring they know when to seek further support.
- Prepare and manage session planning documents, staff allocations, daily logs, and lunch/toileting rotas.
- Lead on trips to ensure they are run smoothly, safely and ensure all Disability Play & Youth Workers are following risk assessments, policies and procedures to ensure all children and young people are safe.
- Oversee and provide personal care, always ensuring hygiene, privacy, dignity, and appropriate recording.
- Ensure and receive medication from parents/carers, check, record and store safely following procedures and administer, where necessary, after appropriate training, medication for children keeping accurate and up to date records.
- Support children/young people with eating and drinking as outlined within their care plan and guidelines.
- Assist and supervise moving and handling children/young people with restricted mobility, including hoisting and use of mobility equipment, after appropriate training.
- Lead children/young people through structured programs of play, social, recreational, and leisure activities.
- Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of children, young people, and colleagues, following safeguarding policies and organisational procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
- First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Introduction to Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults or willingness to undertake.
- Child Care/Youth Work Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
Pay
£14.76 per hour.
Hours
9am‑3.30pm (including 30m unpaid break). 40 days per year during school holiday periods only. Part‑time hours available.
Benefits
- Be part of a long‑standing and well‑respected charity.
- Discounted childcare for permanent employees.
- Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees.
- Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after two years of continuous service.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- On‑site parking.
Equal Opportunity Statement
YMCA East Surrey is an inclusive workplace committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion, and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. This role does not offer visa sponsorship. All staff and volunteers must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.
Disability Leader in Leatherhead employer: YMCA East Surrey
YMCA East Surrey is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals, particularly children and young people facing challenges. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and professional development, employees benefit from generous annual leave, discounted childcare, and access to leisure facilities, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and service users.
