Children's Services Co-ordinator - #142840

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Children's Services Co-ordinator to lead on the delivery of our services for children and young people with additional needs (SEND). This includes an Afterschool Club, Weekend and School Holiday Playschemes/Teens sessions and evening youth groups.

The role involves planning and delivering inclusive, engaging, and structured group sessions within a fun, safe, and supportive environment. You’ll be key in mentoring staff, ensuring quality service delivery and getting to know the children, young people and families we support.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Organisation

• Collaborate with the Team Leader to manage bookings and allocate places across sessions.
• Support with recruitment and line management of Group Leaders, Deputy Group Leaders, and sessional staff, working with the Head of Services and Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Develop creative, inclusive session plans in partnership with Group Leaders, ensuring activities meet the needs and interests of participants.
• Procure resources for sessions including sensory toys, arts and crafts materials, baking supplies, etc.
• Ensure session documentation and CRM records are accurately maintained.
• Maintain excellent communication with parents, carers, social workers, schools, and internal teams.
• Identify and coordinate training needs within the team, taking part in relevant professional development.
• Liaise with the Office Manager to ensure all spaces used are clean, safe, and hygienic.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to share impact stories, quotes, and photos (with appropriate consents).

Session Delivery & Quality

• Oversee the delivery of all sessions, ensuring they are age-appropriate, engaging, and meet the needs of young people with SEND.
• Supervise and coach staff during sessions, providing guidance on behaviour management and inclusion strategies.
• Ensure every session promotes fun, safety, and a sense of belonging.
• Support staff in session planning and resource management, ensuring spaces are left tidy and ready for the next use.
• Plan and coordinate meals/snacks for afterschool sessions, ensuring adherence to food hygiene standards.
• Foster independence in young people, supporting them to develop social, communication, and life skills.
• Provide hands-on support where needed, including personal care, eating and drinking, mobility, or emotional regulation.
• Implement a simple outcomes framework to measure impact and track progress.

Safeguarding, Incidents & Compliance

• Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed, maintaining a vigilant and proactive approach to child safety.
• Record all incidents and accidents using CPOMS and escalate urgent concerns appropriately to the Head of Services and Quality and/or CEO (Designated Safeguarding Lead).
• Model professional curiosity and promote a culture of safeguarding awareness ("It could happen here" mindset).

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all LinkAble policies and procedures, with a focus on safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health and safety.
• Attend relevant training and contribute to a continuous learning culture.
• Support team collaboration by assisting colleagues during peak times or staff absence.
• Represent LinkAble’s values in all interactions with staff, families, professionals, and the wider community.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the evolving needs of the service.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

LinkAble is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are especially keen to hear from individuals with lived experience of disability or neurodiversity.