SEND Service Manager

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 sessions Supervising and supporting support workers and volunteers Ensuring safe and inclusive service delivery Supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and support strategies Supporting personal care and medication administration where required Managing incidents, safeguarding concerns and health & safety procedures Building positive relationships with families, colleagues and external partners Contributing 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 needs Has previous experience leading or supervising staff, volunteers or activities Understands safeguarding responsibilities and child-centred practice Can confidently support children with a variety of communication, behavioural and sensory needs Has excellent communication and organisational skills Is proactive, compassionate and able to use their initiative Holds, or is willing to undertake, First Aid and Safeguarding training Desirable Childcare, Youth Work, Health & Social Care or related Level 2/3 qualification Experience administering medication Knowledge of behaviour support strategies, Makaton, SEND or autism support

Experience with in education, childcare, social care or community services What's On Offer? Competitive hourly rate Generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata) Ongoing training and development Supportive leadership team Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and families Flexible part-time and casual working opportunities Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.