Centre Manager

Teensplus; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Edinburgh seeks a Centre Manager to coordinate and manage the TEENS+ Programme. The successful candidate will oversee a staff team, ensuring the delivery of effective education and life skills training for young adults with additional support needs. This role offers a full-time contract, 36 holiday days, robust training programs, and family-friendly working hours. Candidates must be committed to joining the PVG Scheme.

Benefits

Robust training programme

36 days holiday

Employee counselling service

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team within a therapeutic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and MDT teams.
• Commitment to join the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage staff for the TEENS+ Programme.
• Work closely with the Deputy Head of Service.
• Ensure effective delivery of educational programmes.

Skills

Team management

Person-centred education

Communication skills

Job description

Ravenscroft 0131 672 2555 / Liberton Brae 0131 468 4239 / East Lothian 0131 563 9714 / Edinburgh Centre 0131 563 9461

Role: Centre Manager
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Ravenscroft, Edinburgh
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £34,840 – £36,400 per annum

Purpose of role

We help young adults with additional support needs to realise their potential by providing person-centred education, life and social skills.

Under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Service, the Centre Manager will be responsible for the co-ordination, management and supervision of a staff team in the delivery of the TEENS+ Programme at the Ravenscroft Centre. The post holder will work closely with other members of the MDT team to ensure successful delivery of education programmes to our students in line with the organisational values.

The successful applicant for this post will be required to join for membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.

What we offer:

• A full and robust training and induction programme, including access to additional training during the course of employment
• Holiday entitlement of 36 days from the start of employment
• Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
• Flexible and agile working
• Family-friendly policies, including family-friendly working hours (8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 2pm finish on Fridays)

About Teens+

Teens+ is a charitable service provided by the non-profit, Capella . Teens+ provides post-school education and lifelong learning services for young people with complex communication needs, including autism and learning disabilities. It is based in four centres (Gilmerton, Liberton, Leith and Musselburgh).

The service is person-centred and individualised to ensure each student, regardless of their needs, can reach their fullest potential.

Our values

Tailored – We always put people at the centre of our work.

Humour – Great things can be achieved when we are happy and have fun.

Resilient – Flexibility, confidence and creativity turn challenges into opportunities.

Integrity – Passion and professionalism are vital for all involved in our organisation.

Value – Everybody deserves respect and we are enriched through our differences.

Empathy – Compassion and care are in everything we do.

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