Short Breaks Supervisor
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Short Breaks Supervisor
Children’s Team - Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Recruiting for Easter 2026 - Start date 9th March 2026
We are looking to recruit Short Breaks Supervisor to join our Children’s Team across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including our main venue, The Treehouse, in Hurn. You will be responsible for the safety and well-being of children and young people with SEND during short breaks sessions at a variety of venues. They will also assist the Short Breaks Assistants in the delivery of Short Breaks during the school holidays & weekends (when cover is required)
More about the role…
This role requires staff to:
• Be responsible for the delivery of Short Breaks to children and young people, with SEND, to help fulfil their social needs through play / activities
• Maintain Records of all sessions and submit these to the Short Breaks Assistants
• Supervise staff during the sessions
• Play active role as part of staff team and act as a role model for younger staff
• Act as a Mentor for new staff
• Report back to parents about the child/young person’s experience of the activity including any incident/accident
• Discuss and report any incident/accident about the children or young people with Short Breaks Assistants
• Administer medication where appropriate
• Support staff with personal care of the children they are supporting including the moving and assisting of children using hoists/etc.
• You must achieve a level 3 – First Aid at work qualification.
• Adhere to the highest standards of safeguarding procedure by reporting concerns to the Short Breaks Assistants and by being aware of the organisations policies and procedures and attending appropriate training courses.
• Implement and work to all policies and procedures
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, training and development as identified necessary for the role and to develop one’s own skills and abilities.
Essential skills required:
• Previous supervisory experience working with children and young people in a social care setting
• Previous experience working in a care setting
• Previous experience working with disabilities
• UK Manual Driving License
• Vehicle Insurance for Business Use
For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
For more information, please contact either Clare Rochford or Amy Topp on 01202 718238. A Diverse Abilities application form must be completed by all applicants - click the pink button below to download or complete the form online.
Benefits and bonuses
Our Short Breaks Crew can enjoy a range of benefits including an auto-enrolment pension once you’ve worked for us for three months, as well as 40% off a bike and accessories through our Cycle to Work scheme.
Plus, you get to accompany all the children we support on excellent adventures in the community including Chessington, the cinema, Splashdown, and so much more.
Introducing Reasons to Care
Hosted by Michelle (Supported Living Deputy Manager) and Clare (Children’s Team Short Breaks Manager), "Reasons to Care" will take you on a heartwarming journey, making an impact that truly matters. It’s our podcast on all things to do with working in care.
We'll dive into some uplifting stories that'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, changing lives with love, one story at a time. From speaking to those who have worked for us for years and new members of the team, through to parents and people we support, there’s lots of stories to enjoy.
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