Salary range: £35,025 - £38,040 p.a. inc.

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre

Have you got the resilience, the drive and the leadership skills to provide an outstanding short break service?

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. 

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post 

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with significant experience and strong leadership skills; whom respects and values each individual through person centred ethos, to join as Deputy Manager at the Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre.

The role involves working in our in-house unique provision, to lead best practice in supporting children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders, profound disabilities and complex health needs and learning, to have a high quality short breaks. 

The Person 

Do you have:

• A Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent) in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, (or working towards gaining the qualification).

• Significant experience of working in a social care setting, managing diverse teams

• Significant experience of working with children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders, profound disabilities and complex health needs (essential).

• Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards with proven experience in delivering positive outcomes for young people.

If you can live up to the rewards and the challenges that come from delivering dedicated, person centred active support services, focusing on positive outcomes, we would welcome your application.

Closing Date: 17 February 2019 (23:00)

Assessment & Interview Date: To Be Confirmed 

About Brent

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. 

Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender) applicants as they are under-represented across the council. 

All organisations and individuals who work with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare. 

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Before you join Brent Council, you will need to provide your National Insurance (NI) number and undergo a Home Office Standard I.D. check. 

All successful applicants will be required to apply for an ‘Enhanced - Children's Barred' DBS Disclosure. 

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.

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