About this role
SEND Service Manager Part-Time & Casual Opportunities Available £14.76 - £16.08 per hour Weekends & School Holidays, 6 different locations across West Sussex & Surrey Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with disabilities and additional needs?
We are recruiting for an experienced SEND Service Manager to support the delivery of high-quality short break and respite services for children and young people aged 5-18. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine hands-on support with team leadership, helping create safe, inclusive and engaging environments where young people can thrive.
The Role As an SEND Service Manager, you will lead sessions and activities for children and young people with a range of disabilities, SEND and complex needs, ensuring they receive person-centred support while enjoying meaningful experiences.
You will support and supervise a team of staff and volunteers, oversee session delivery, and help ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, care and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and coordinating day-to-day activity sessionsSupervising and supporting support workers and volunteersEnsuring safe and inclusive service deliverySupporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilitiesOverseeing care plans, risk assessments and support strategiesSupporting personal care and medication administration where requiredManaging incidents, safeguarding concerns and health & safety proceduresBuilding positive relationships with families, colleagues and external partnersContributing to activity planning and programme development About You We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with children and young people with SEND, disabilities or complex needsHas previous experience leading or supervising staff, volunteers or activitiesUnderstands safeguarding responsibilities and child-centred practiceCan confidently support children with a variety of communication, behavioural and sensory needsHas excellent communication and organisational skillsIs proactive, compassionate and able to use their initiativeHolds, or is willing to undertake, First Aid and Safeguarding training Desirable Childcare, Youth Work, Health & Social Care or related Level 2/3 qualificationExperience administering medicationKnowledge of behaviour support strategies, Makaton, SEND or autism supportExperience within education, childcare, social care or community services What's On Offer? Competitive hourly rateGenerous annual leave entitlement (pro rata)Ongoing training and developmentSupportive leadership teamOpportunity to make a genuine difference to children and familiesFlexible part-time and casual working opportunities Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.