Job Description

At YMCA Sutton Coldfield, we transform the lives of young people with support, respite and safe spaces.

Job title: Disability Service Manager

Location:    Sutton Coldfield
Salary:  £24,000-£26,400 dependent on experience (£30,000-£33,000 FTE)

Hours: 32 hours per week
Contract:    Fixed term to 31st July 2025

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We’re looking to recruit an exceptional individual who can make a big difference to the lives of children and young people in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham. 

The focus of the role is to lead our dedicated Disability Service team to support children and adults with physical and learning disabilities, and work with managers and funders to get the service successfully recommissioned.

You will shape and oversee a high-quality service that provides weekday, social and respite opportunities, and youth and holiday clubs. You will also provide knowledge, insight and data to support the successful recommissioning of services and secure funding for new projects and activities.

A significant part of the role will be to support and supervise our Disability Service coordinators and support workers, and work with managers to identify and implement quality improvements and manage change.

Do you have the exceptional communication skills, experience of service delivery, and people and data management that we need?

We are a friendly, inclusive organisation with policies, working arrangements and benefits that support staff wellbeing and learning.

We are happy to consider a range of applications including, where appropriate, secondments and contract work. We offer hybrid working.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete our application form and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, outlined in the job description. We do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on 5th August 2024

We expect interviews to be held at our Sutton Coldfield office during the week commencing 19th August 2024. 

Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment, pre-employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure. 

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all we do. We aim to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic backgrounds. 

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is a registered charity in England (1008752).