Short Breaks and Family Engagement Manager

• Short Breaks and Family Engagement Manager

Short Breaks and Family Engagement Manager

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday

Contract type: Permanent

Centre 404 is a friendly, prominent and thriving charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families across 7 London Boroughs.

The Camden Short Breaks Team, as part of the Children, Young People, Families and Engagement service at Centre 404, delivers person-centred homebased and community-based outreach support for children and young people with a learning disability.

Centre 404 is seeking a dynamic and organised Short Breaks and Family Engagement Manager to lead the development and delivery of engaging activities, workshops, and support services for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Based in North London, this role involves coordinating short breaks and family engagement activities across boroughs including Islington, Camden, Tower Hamlets, Haringey, and Enfield, in line with local authority contracts and community needs.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering workshops, forums, well-being sessions and social events for families
• Developing outreach programmes to engage family carers
• Using creative and tech skills to promote activities and monitor success
• Building strong relationships with families, local services and professionals
• Managing referrals and support plans for children and young people
• Overseeing a team including supervisions, appraisals and team meetings
• Maintaining accurate records and administration

An awareness of the challenges and safeguarding needs of people with learning disabilities and/or Autism and their family carers as well as a knowledge of relevant local/national policies, legislation, and current issues affecting services for our families will be essential.

We will also be looking for an understanding of person-centred planning approaches, including Short Breaks, ENCP, PBS, and support plans and a working knowledge of CQC standards and their application in delivery.

How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: "Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience". The full job description is available by clicking here:

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

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