Children and Young People Services Co-ordinator

Job description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Children and Young People's **Service Co-ordinator** to lead on the delivery of our services for children and young people with additional needs (SEND). This includes: - **Afterschool Club** (Monday-Thursday) - **Weekend and School Holiday Playschemes/Teen Sessions**: - **Evening Youth Sessions** The role involves planning and delivering inclusive, engaging, and structured activities within a fun, safe, and supportive environment. You’ll be key in mentoring staff, ensuring quality service delivery, and championing the voice and rights of young people with a learning disability and autistic young people. **_Key Responsibilities_** Planning & Organisation - Collaborate with the Team Leader to manage bookings and allocate places across sessions. - Support with recruitment and line management of Group Leaders, Deputy Group Leaders, and sessional staff, working with the Head of Services and Talent Acquisition Manager. - Develop creative, inclusive session plans in partnership with Group Leaders, ensuring activities meet the needs and interests of participants. - Procure resources for sessions including sensory toys, arts and crafts materials, baking supplies, etc. - Ensure session documentation and CRM records are accurately maintained. - Maintain excellent communication with parents, carers, social workers, schools, and internal teams. - Identify and coordinate training needs within the team, taking part in relevant professional development. - Liaise with the Office Manager to ensure all spaces used are clean, safe, and hygienic. - Work with the Marketing Manager to share impact stories, quotes, and photos (with appropriate consents). **Session Delivery & Quality** - Oversee the delivery of all sessions, ensuring they are age-appropriate, engaging, and meet the needs of young people with SEND. - Supervise and coach staff during sessions, providing guidance on behaviour management and inclusion strategies. - Ensure every session promotes fun, safety, and a sense of belonging. - Support staff in session planning and resource management, ensuring spaces are left tidy and ready for the next use. - Plan and coordinate meals/snacks for afterschool sessions, ensuring adherence to food hygiene standards. - Foster independence in young people, supporting them to develop social, communication, and life skills. - Provide hands-on support where needed, including personal care, eating and drinking, mobility, or emotional regulation. - Implement a simple outcomes framework to measure impact and track progress. **Safeguarding, Incidents & Compliance** - Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed, maintaining a vigilant and proactive approach to child safety. - Record all incidents and accidents using CPOMS and escalate urgent concerns appropriately to the Head of Services and Quality and/or CEO (Designated Safeguarding Lead). - Model professional curiosity and promote a culture of safeguarding awareness ("It could happen here" mindset). **General Responsibilities** - Comply with all LinkAble policies and procedures, with a focus on safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health and safety. - Attend relevant training and contribute to a continuous learning culture. - Support team collaboration by assisting colleagues during peak times or staff absence. - Represent LinkAble’s values in all interactions with staff, families, professionals, and the wider community. - Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the evolving needs of the service.**_ _** - **_ _** **_Equal Opportunities Statement:_