Internal Vacancies

Internal vacancies

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Short Breaks Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover - 12 months)

Hours: 39 hours per week

Location: The Treehouse

Pay: £33,036.12 pro rata

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The Short Breaks Deputy Manager will support the Short Breaks Manager in the planning, coordination and delivery of high-quality Short Breaks sessions for children and families. You will be responsible for monitoring the hours delivered across the service and reviewing feedback from the children and families we support to ensure services remain responsive and effective.

More about the role…

You will also assist with the day-to-day management of the provision, including recruitment and onboarding activities, staff training and development, health and safety monitoring, and supporting funding applications and reporting. Working closely with the Short Breaks Manager, the Deputy Manager will help ensure that all services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives. You will be expected to deputise for the Short Breaks Manager when required, taking responsibility for the effective running of the service in their absence.

What are we looking for?

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external partners.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a collaborative working environment.

  • Confident in managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

  • Competent in the use of IT systems and databases.

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 a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. Please note: by submitting an application form you are agreeing to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check- If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call 01202 718266 option 3*