Deputy Operations Manager

Keynsham Mencap; Keynsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Keynsham Mencap seeks a part-time Deputy Operations Manager to support the management of children's clubs. The role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading children's services, promoting social opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities.

Benefits

Laptop and phone provided with IT support

Wellbeing support through Employee Welfare Programme

Charity worker discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working with people with learning disabilities, including children.
• Up to date safeguarding training and good knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning and delivery of projects and activities.
• Managing and developing junior club staff.
• Producing risk assessments for activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

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As our charity continues to grow and adapt to changing need, we seek our first Deputy Operations Manager to assist with the management and day to day running of the children's clubs for the charity.

Location: Mainly in the Keynsham Mencap Office, Keynsham BS31 1HG, however some clubs and once you are up and running some hybrid working is possible.

Position Type: Part-time. 18 hours per week.

Hours: To be agreed. Flexible working considered. Occasional evening and weekend hours required when visiting our clubs and services.

Organisation Overview:

Keynsham & District Mencap Society is a local charity based in Keynsham, dedicated to providing social and leisure opportunities to children and adults with learning disabilities. Our clubs are lots of fun! We have only the highest aspirations of what can be achieved by someone with a learning disability. Our vision is a future where everyone with a learning disability has the same opportunities as anyone else to participate in their community, meet people and develop friendships.

Job Description:

This is a new role at Keynsham Mencap, and you will be working with our Operations Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of our service.

You will assist the Operations Manager with the planning and delivery of all projects, activities and clubs associated with Keynsham & District Mencap Society, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

You will take a lead for the Children’s Services. You will be responsible for deputising for the Operations’ Manager across all clubs during the Operations Manager periods of absence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the role in line with the Society’s mission and objectives.
• Have line management responsibility for four part time permanent junior club staff and supervisory responsibility for all junior club voluntary staff. You will be responsible for effective management and personal development of staff, recognising and supporting learning and development opportunities where required.
• Support club leaders to develop an activity programme per term, and provide on-going support and guidance with activity planning.
• Produce comprehensive risk assessments for activities, trips and days out.
• Manage current membership, including membership forms and payment of fees.
• Maintain records of membership levels, waiting lists and identifying emerging needs.
• Recruitment and management of staff and volunteers for all junior clubs, including applications, references and DBS checks.
• Work with the OM to develop a training programme for all volunteers.
• Assisting to keep the Society’s website up to date and helping manage our social media content.
• Participate in online training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience working with people with learning disabilities, including children.
• Up to date safeguarding training and good knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.

£14.50 hour. 18 hours per week.

Part time hours

Laptop and phone provided with IT support

Wellbeing support through Employee Welfare Programme

Charity worker discounts

How to Apply:

To apply complete our online application form, or call the office to talk to one of us.

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