Deputy Team Manager

A Rewarding Opportunity at the Short Break Centre
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

Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre is a centre of excellence in Brent for children and young people aged up to nineteen, with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. We offer these children opportunities to have an enjoyable short break and new experiences to make a positive difference to their lives and achieve their goals.

The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of service within the aims of The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 for the conduct of children’s home providers; and within the framework for Ofsted inspections.

Key responsibilities will comprise undertaking specific areas of responsibility including complex physical care; working with young people with autistic spectrum disorders; overall responsibility of the service as a shift leader; key-working for individual children/ young people; implementing and monitoring the individual child/young persons Care Plan and helping them in achieving their targets and goals.

The Person

The successful candidate should be an individual of integrity and good character; has the appropriate experience, qualification, and skills for the work; mentally and physically fit for the purposes of the work.

Do you enjoy working with children and young people and making a difference to their lives?

Do you have a level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or and equivalent qualification?

Can you provide continuity of service to children and young people this role involves working unsociable hours?
Are you a skilled, motivated and a dynamic, committed professional with experience of working with children with disabilities?

Do you have a positive 'can do' attitude to make a positive impact?

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

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment