Lead Children’s Services Team – Community & Disability Support

Action for Children; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and?

Wellbeing Day

Excellent support and leadership

Flexible parental leave

Employer contribution and life cover

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children is seeking a dedicated Childrens Services Team Leader to lead a team delivering support to children and young people with disabilities across Buckinghamshire.

This role focuses on inclusive, child-led sessions, safeguarding, and high-quality practice, with a 37-hour week (Tue–Sat) and mileage-paid travel between locations, offering strong leadership opportunities and staff wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of disabilities and strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Level 3 Early Years childcare or OFSTED‑approved equivalent (or willingness to study for one funded by us).
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle to travel across Buckinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting staff to meet children’s social, emotional, health, and personal care needs.
• Creating inclusive, child‑led sessions tailored to individual interests.
• Engaging in a range of community activities to promote development and independence.
• Capturing progress and ensuring high‑quality practice and safety.
• Driving continuous improvement through effective communication with families and professionals.

Skills

Disability awareness

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Driving licence

Professionalism

Education

Level 3 Early Years childcare or OFSTED‑approved equivalent

Job description

Action for Children is seeking a dedicated Childrens Services Team Leader to lead a team delivering support to children and young people with disabilities across Buckinghamshire.

This role focuses on inclusive, child-led sessions, safeguarding, and high-quality practice, with a 37-hour week (Tue–Sat) and mileage-paid travel between locations, offering strong leadership opportunities and staff wellbeing benefits.