Childrens Services Team Leader
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring a full-time Childrens Services Team Leader in Aylesbury, Bucks, paying £29,000 per annum to lead a team supporting children with disabilities and additional needs.
- Role
- Childrens Services Team Leader
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- Aylesbury, Bucks
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £29,000 per annum
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Children's Services Team Leader will lead and support a team providing community short breaks for children aged 0-19 with disabilities and additional needs. This role involves planning inclusive activities, meeting social and emotional needs, and ensuring the safety and development of service users. The position requires a hands-on approach to both leadership and direct interaction with children in various community settings. The successful candidate will work to create brighter futures by promoting independence and building skills for children within the Action for Children framework.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage a team to support the social, emotional, and health needs of children.
- Plan and facilitate diverse activities including arts, crafts, sports, and sensory play.
- Record outcomes for children and maintain safety standards in all environments.
- Engage with parents, partners, and colleagues to ensure continuous service improvement.
- Follow Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines for younger service users.
What it takes
- Experience working with children.
- Knowledge of disabilities and additional needs.
- Relevant Level 3 Early Years childcare qualification or equivalent in youth work or education.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to undertake further professional development.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Action for Children offers a range of employee benefits, including funded training to attain required qualifications.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Aylesbury, Bucks, and requires in-office/on-site presence for activity coordination.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is £29,000 per annum.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates need experience working with children, knowledge of disabilities, and a relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare, youth work, or education.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should email the Recruitment Partner, Sarah Manderfield, at [email protected], quoting reference number 13194.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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