SEND Club Leader - Sutton

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-standing charity

Discounted childcare for permanent员工

Gym membership & leisure access

Blue Light Discount Retail Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

6.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

YMCA East Surrey is recruiting a SEND Club Leader for our Sutton club. You will oversee session delivery, staff supervision, and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for children with disabilities and additional needs.

The role requires a valid First Aid qualification and safeguarding training, with a Level 2/3 childcare/youth work credential or progression toward one. Hours are 9:00–15:30, holidays only, 40 days per year, part-time available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/3 qualification in Child Care/Youth Work or working towards one
• Valid First Aid qualification is required
• Completion of Safeguarding Children and Adult training, or willingness to undertake it

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Disability Play & Youth Workers and volunteers
• Prepare and manage session planning documents, staff allocations, daily logs and rotas
• Lead on trips ensuring safety, risk assessments, policies and procedures are followed
• Oversee personal care with hygiene, privacy and recording
• Safely manage medication from Parents/Carers with proper records
• Support children/young people with eating and drinking as per care plan
• Assist with moving and handling of children with restricted mobility
• Lead structured play, social, recreational and leisure activities
• Ensure health, safety and safeguarding of children and staff

Skills

Staff supervision

Session planning

Risk assessments

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Child Care/Youth Work

First Aid qualification

Safeguarding training (Children & Adults)

Job description

Employment Type

Part Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

15-10-2026

Application End Date

30-11-2026

Location

Sutton

Work Style

On-site

Description

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage

We are recruiting for a SEND Club Leader for our club located in Sutton. You will be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of our sessions and leading the staff team. To provide high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring children's safety, wellbeing and positive development.

This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who has a passion to make a difference for children with disabilities and additional needs.

The role requires a valid First Aid qualification and completion of Safeguarding Children and Adult training, or a willingness to undertake the training. Candidates should hold a minimum Level 2 /3 qualification or equivalent qualifications in Child Care/Youth Work or be working towards one. Training and support can be provided where required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, coach and supervise a team of Disability Play & Youth Workers and volunteers, providing guidance and ensuring they know when to seek further support.
• Prepare and manage session planning documents, staff allocations, daily logs, and lunch/toileting rotas.
• Lead on trips to ensure they are run smoothly, safely and ensure all Disability Play & Youth Workers are following risk assessments, policies and procedures to ensure all children and young people are safe.
• Oversee and provide personal care, always ensuring hygiene, privacy, dignity, and appropriate recording
• To ensure and receive medication from Parents/Carers, check, record and store safely following procedures and administer, where necessary, after appropriate training, medication for children keeping accurate and up to date records.
• Supporting children/young people with eating and drinking as outlined within their care plan and guidelines
• Assist and supervise moving and handling children/young people with restricted mobility, including hoisting and use of mobility equipment, after appropriate training.
• Lead children/young people through structured programs of play, social, recreational, and leisure activities.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of children, young people, and colleagues, following safeguarding policies and organisational procedures.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.

You may be just the right candidate.

PAY: £16.08 per hour

WORKING PATTERN: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 6.5 hours a day (including a 30-minute unpaid break), during school holidays only, for 40 day per year. Part-time hours available.

BENEFITS:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

An inclusive workplace, we are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at [e-mail]

YMCA East Surrey reserves the right to interview and appoint as and when suitable candidates apply, and so prompt application is encouraged.

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.