Role: Childrens Services Team Leader
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Location: Aylesbury, High Wycombe and surrounding areas in Buckinghamshire. You will be working in different locations so access to own transport is a must. (Mileage will be paid)
Contract/Hours: Permanent Full-time - 37 hours per week. (Tuesday – Saturday. Typical pattern of work is 9.00-17.00 with one shift per week, Tuesday or Thursday 13.30 to 21.15 (negotiation of 1 whole weekend off in 5).
Benefits:
About the Service
Bucks Activity Project delivers community short breaks for children aged 0–19 with disabilities and additional needs. We’re a busy, buzzing, and supportive service where staff work closely together and fully immerse themselves in activities, participating alongside children rather than supervising from the sidelines.
Our aim is to give every child fun, skill‑building opportunities that promote independence at their pace, supported by a welcoming and responsive admin team.
The most inspiring moments come from children overcoming fears, achieving something new, or simply feeling safe enough to smile or seek comfort.
We break down barriers, follow each child’s lead and give families valuable breathing space.
About the role
As a Children’s Services Team Leader, you’ll guide and work alongside a dedicated team supporting children and young people to reach their potential by meeting social, emotional, health, and personal care needs.
You’ll oversee inclusive child‑led sessions that support development and independence, while actively joining a wide range of community activities designed to engage, challenge, and inspire children and young people across Buckinghamshire.
You’ll capture meaningful outcomes, support your colleagues, and maintain high standards of safety and engagement, while driving continuous improvement through positive communication with children, families, and professionals to ensure every child achieves the best possible outcomes.
This role is ideal for those currently working as a Residential Shift Leader, Senior Support Worker, Youth Worker and Nursery Room Leader with experience in disability looking to progress into a community-based leadership role.
What you do could make a difference
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Help with your application
If you require any support with the application process, please contact Scott Jones at [email protected] quoting reference 13726.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.
We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.
We also encourage applications from men, who are under‑represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.
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Action for Children is a UK-based charity that supports young people and their families, providing services and campaigning for a better future for children.