Deputy Leader

JOB TITLE: Play and Youth Deputy Leader - Kingston DEPARTMENT: Services LOCATION: Kingston Play and Youth KT3 3RZ CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent - Part Time SALARY RANGE: £14.06 per hour HOURS 8 hours per week in term time on Saturdays (9am - 5pm), Various dates in half terms, Easter and Summer holidays (9am - 5pm) ABOUT US- Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and in Richmond, Kingston, and Chichester. Our values are to be Accountable, Ambitious, Inclusive, Playful and Trustworthy, if these resonate with you find out more here - https://disability-challengers.org/about-us BENEFITS As a Challengers employee, you will benefit from 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) with extra for long service and after your first years service, youll get your birthday off. Holiday entitlement is pro-rata for part time contracts. To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well. Free Training We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more! Free DBS As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge. Pension & Health Care Cash Plan All our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health health care plan. Career breaks available after three years service, subject to approval. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The specific duties that the Deputy Leader will undertake include, but are not limited to, are as follows: To assist the Leader in the development of creative and stimulating activities and programmes, in line with Good Practice and in consultation with children and their families. To assist the Leader with liaison between the Scheme, children and their parents, teachers, schools, local authority departments, other Centres and organisations in the locality. To work harmoniously as a team under the general direction of the Leader, but also to have the ability to motivate and manage a team of people in the absence of the Leader. To assist with the supervision and training of workers, volunteers and students on placement. To encourage and facilitate effective working relationships between staff members and to assist the Leader with staff matters. In conjunction with the Leader ensure that holiday programmes - including projects, outings, entertainments, workshops and residential trips are planned and properly executed. To encourage voluntary support for the Scheme, to assist with the supervision of voluntary helpers and welcome visitors. In conjunction with the scheme Leader and Play and Leisure Team ensure the maintenance of the Scheme site, building and equipment is in a safe and satisfactory condition and to be responsible for the implementation of Health and Safety requirements at the Scheme. To maintain the security of the building and site at all times, including the supervision of all visitors, to ensure the complete safety and welfare of the children. To ensure that full use is made of the Scheme facilities. To participate in the running and development of Challengers as appropriate, and provide such information as the Leader, Chief Executive, Chairman of the Association or Trustees require. To deputise in the Leaders absence. To undertake such other duties as they become necessary from time to time. These may include help with fundraising activities and other events which promote the charity to the public. Youll be great if you have: Leadership experience Experience with disabled children and young people A willingness to get stuck in and transform the lives of disabled children through the power of play! Level 3 Qualification in Play, Youth Work or Early Years or relevant qualification. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job- There is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Challengers is a place where everyone can grow. We follow equal opportunities so however, you identify and whatever your background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. Challengers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references. Closing Date - 8th November 2024 Interview Dates - 13th & 14th November 2024 TPBN1_UKTJ