JOB DESCRIPTION

–June 2016

Association:

YMCA East Surrey

Address:

Princes Road Earlswood Redhill, Surrey RH1 6JJ

Job Title:

Banstead Children's Centre Manager

Responsible to:

Head of Children’s Services

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the day to day operation of the Children's Centre to improve outcomes for children 0 - 5 years reducing inequalities in child development and school readiness through an offer of universal integrated early childhood services developed to identify and support families most in need.

Main Responsibilities:

Post to be based at: YMCA Banstead Children’s Centre The Horseshoe Bolters Lane Banstead SM7 2BQ

1. Lead and manage the day to day operation of the Children's Centre developing partnerships and embedding working protocols with relevant partners, to deliver a range of integrated early childhood services to meet the identified needs of families in line with the core purpose. 2. To line manage those staff directly employed at the Sure Start Children's Centre including the Information and Advice officer, Outreach Officer, Y-Kids Coordinator, sessional workers and volunteers. 3. Lead, manage and deploy children’s centre staff ensuring effective, safe recruitment, performance management, support, professional supervision and training are in place. 4. In partnerships with key partners, including children's social care, identify and support families most in need to access appropriate activities and services to reduce the need for specialist services in line with early help. 5. Develop and facilitate an effective advisory board with appropriate representatives from local stakeholders and parents to support and challenge the centre and drive improvement. 6. Manage the collection and analysis of national and local data in partnership with the local authority and partners, to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of the children's centre services and inform future planning using e-start and other evaluation tools. 7. Lead the completion and review of the centre performance monitoring process, coordinating contributions from the advisory board, relevant partners and stakeholders and reporting on centre progress to the Head of Children’s Services (HOCS), YMCA Subcommittee, local authority, and Ofsted 8. To identify staff training needs and to plan suitable training programmes to ensure staff development and enhanced quality of provision.

9. Manage financial resources efficiently and effectively prioritising, allocating and monitoring funding to ensure value for money throughout your provision 10. Work alongside other YMCA managers to share good practice. 11. To work alongside the HOCS and Finance manager to draw up an annual budget for the Centre and to manage this budget throughout the year. 12. Ensure YMCA East Surrey’s policies and procedures are followed at all times, including safeguarding, child protection and health and safety. Also to act in the interests of your own safety and the safety of others at all times. 13. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requests by the HOCS. Discretion to Act:

While part of the YMCA senior management team and reporting regularly to the HOCS you will have discretion to act within the agreed budget guidelines and to make decisions on a day to day basis on the areas of your responsibility. Longer term decisions and major changes will be made on agreement with HOCS.

Relationships:

The post holder will be part of the Children’s Services Team and will be expected to:  Attend staff training and complete all post training as required.  Attend meetings as appropriate and contribute to staff debriefs.  Ensure continuity of service within the Children’s Services structure  Create and support partnerships with parents, children/young people, and other professionals and outside agencies in the wider community.

Scale and impact:

You will directly manage a part time Information and Advice Officer, Outreach Officer, and Activity Leaders. Existing services that you will be responsible for include all children's Centre activities, and managing the Y-Kids Coordinator. The centre operates Monday to Friday 9am – 2pm.

Environment:

YMCA East Surrey is a local charity committed to helping individuals to develop to their full potential with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable or facing disadvantage. We are an independent organisation that has been responding to local need since 1870, and we are a member of the wider YMCA movement. From sport, fitness and children's play, to housing service, youth work and volunteering - our services support local people to be the best they can be, with a focus on those who need a little extra help. We help people to believe in themselves and encourage them to raise their aspirations to achieve what they previously thought impossible. YMCA East Surrey operates across four main locations in East Surrey which are; The Sports and Community Centre in Earlswood, Hillbrook House Supported Housing Scheme in Redhill, The Banstead Children’s Centre and YMCA Sovereign Centre for children and young people in Woodhatch. We have a friendly and dedicated team of over 130 staff and volunteers who are committed to helping children and young people build a better future. YMCA East Surrey caters particularly for those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged and all activities are made affordable through concessionary pricing and in some cases bursary places. YMCA East Surrey offer a range of sport and physical activity programmes and the Princes Road site has a gym which houses a range of the latest accessible and adapted fitness equipment accredited by the Inclusive Fitness Initiative and suitable

for use by those with physical disability, mobility problems and learning difficulties. The Princes Road centre has over 1,700 adult members including between 400 and 500 who have support needs. The Centre has a good track record of inclusion work and has built many strong relationships with professionals in the health authorities and other agencies concerned with improving the quality of life of local people through safe and controlled physical exercise. Current programmes and activities at Princes Road include disability sport and specialised classes for adults experiencing physical disability, learning difficulties, sensory impairments, mental health issues, cardiac problems, MS, arthritis and mobility problems. Programmes are also offered to short stay schools and other agencies working with young people who have additional needs. At Hillbrook House YMCA East Surrey offers safe and affordable housing to 44 young people mainly between 16 and 30 years of age who are able to access a range of support services to help them gain in confidence and skills and move on to more independent living. We also have a move on house that caters for seven young people as another step towards independent living. Hillbrook House is also the base for Next Step which is a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme. YMCA East Surrey runs a Children's Centre and play scheme programme from the Banstead Children’s Centre. The Sovereign Centre at Woodhatch, Reigate is a specialised facility for children and young people with disability as well as a thriving community resource offering mainstream sports and youth provision for local people. Since 2011 the YMCA East Surrey has managed a range of NEET prevention youth projects in Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley. We also offer the Heads Together free counselling scheme for young people and a detached youth work project. See YMCA East Surrey’s web site or annual review for more information about YMCA work in the community. http://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/annual-review/ Department Context

YMCA East Surrey Children’s Services runs an after school club which collects from local schools and has approx 50 children per day attending. We have a comprehensive holiday programme including play and sports schemes for up to 100 children per day. We offer recreational activities for under and over 5s as well as birthday parties. Children’s Services also run a number of services for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities based at the purpose built YMCA Sovereign Centre, where holiday, after school, Saturday and Sunday clubs run from, offering fun and exciting activities for all. An essential part of children's development is 'learning through play' so regardless of their needs, background, abilities or interests we offer something for everyone. These opportunities include making new friends, developing new skills, learning a new sport, having a fun packed party with friends, completing homework, crawling and bouncing on a trampoline, or enjoying baby signing classes with their parents! The YMCA aims to help children to grow into a well rounded individual by increasing their confidence and self esteem by enabling them to take part in a well varied programme of activities.

Terms and Conditions

Hours of work – 25 hours per week The working pattern is Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm but this will be flexible for the needs of the role. Annual Leave – 125 hours plus bank holidays. An incremental increase applies with length of service and commences after 2 years completed employment with YMCAES. A maximum of 150 hour’s annual leave is available after 6 years service Salary - £32,000 FTE Benefits - The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA Fitness Centre, and half price childcare for dependents. There is free parking available at the Banstead Children’s Centre and the YMCA operates a Bike to Work Scheme.

Closing date and Interviews

The closing date for returned application forms is Monday 8th August 2016 at 9am. Interviews are planned to take place on Friday 12th August.

Banstead Children's Centre Manager – Person Specification Essential

Qualifications, Understanding & Training:

Experience:

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A recognised qualification in childcare level 4 or equivalent

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Paediatric First Aid qualification Clean driving licence Experience ibn childcare/playwork with under 5s in similar setting Experience in delivery of out of school provision for children and young people aged 5-12 years old. Experience in starting up a pre-school provision Experience in management and supervision of staff Experience of managing childcare/play staff in a similar setting Experience in managing a budget Experience in training others in childcare/playwork Experience in safer recruitment, developing and managing volunteers, including young people Experience of working in partnership with other agencies Experience of dealing with confidential matters Experience of working to a high standard, sometimes under pressure

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Abilities & Skills:

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Personal

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Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and implementation Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities Knowledge of health and safety and ability to complete risk assessments. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage time/resources/people Ability to monitor and maintain safe working practices. Ability to manage the integration of children with complex needs or a disability into mainstream provision Ability to learn and operate new IT systems such as EStart Ability to produce and manage a budget Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation Commitment to the YMCA’s Aims and Purposes Willingness to work flexible hours Be passionate about providing the highest quality of childcare possible. Meet all criteria of Children’s Act 1989 and 2004 Act

YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ T 01737 770079 | E [email protected] | www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk Registered company no. 3716594 | Registered charity no. 1075028

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