City Of London
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
Job summary
A leading childcare service provider in London is looking for an Assistant Manager to lead a team providing wraparound care. The role includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering excellent customer service to children and families. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to quality assurance. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a full-time Assistant Manager and multiple Casual Coaches.
- Responsible for delivering the team's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Oversee daily operations for the wraparound care provision.
Skills
Leadership
Communication skills
Customer-facing
Quality assurance
Time management
Creativity
Problem solving
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a full-time Assistant Manager and multiple Casual Coaches who form the wrap‑around care team, including staff rotas, training, development and performance management.
- Responsible for delivering the team's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Oversee the daily operations for the wraparound care provision, including planning activities, managing attendance and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
- Ensure the operation is compliant with the schools policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety.
- Ensure the service meets Ofsted's and any other regulatory body requirements.
- Provide excellent customer service to the children, their parents, guardian and carers.
- Manage the day‑to‑day relationship with the client school.
Qualities and Skills
- Leadership: Guiding and motivating a team.
- Communication skills: Effective verbal and written communication.
- Customer‑facing: Providing excellent service to customers and clients.
- Quality assurance: Implementing processes and procedures to ensure the product meets specified requirements.
- Time management: Prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
- Creativity: Thinking outside the box and generating innovative ideas.
- Problem solving: Identifying issues and finding solutions.