The Yard
The Yard

Charity registered in Scotland SC002538

The Yard | SC002538

The Yard is a charity providing adventure play opportunities for disabled children, young people and their families in  the east of Scotland.


Current vacancies

Service Development Manager- Glasgow

  • Full time
  • £40,000 – £42,000
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 24th February 2025

Are you passionate about empowering children and young people with disabilities? Join us at The Yard Glasgow - a new centre in Linn Park - where we’re dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for all!

About Us:

At The Yard we believe in the power of play and creating communities. Our centre will provide tailored activities and support for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Ensuring that they have enriching experiences that promote their well-being and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Head of Service to develop and implement an operational plan for the Glasgow service, translating our vision into actionable practices.
  • Build and nurture partnerships across Glasgow to raise awareness of our services and create new opportunities, working closely with the senior management team.
  • Create and develop child-centred, high-quality services underpinned by robust policies and procedures.
  • Provide effective management and direction to a play and family support team, ensuring services are delivered within budget.
  • Support individual development through supervision, appraisals, and professional development plans.
  • Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, schools, and other organizations to ensure high service satisfaction and address feedback.
  • Lead in the creation of an environment where families feel part of a connected community and able to access additional support if required.
  • The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check and require to be registered with the SSSC.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in service development or management, particularly in children’s or disability services.
  • Strong leadership skills with a commitment to inclusivity and empowerment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, families, and stakeholders.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for fostering a positive impact in the community.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a ground-breaking initiative that enriches the lives of children and young people with disabilities.
  • Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits with opportunities for professional growth.
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Holiday Support Service Manager

  • Part time
  • £40,000 – £42,000 pro-rata
  • On site: Edinburgh based with possibility of some home working
  • Closing 3rd March 2025

Are you passionate about empowering children and young people with disabilities?

The Yard offers play and short break services for children and young people with additional support needs and their families, both at our adventure play centres and through outreach in our communities. We design our services to support the whole family, building communities of support through our welcoming culture of inclusion. The Yard runs services for early years, schools, and families, holiday and youth clubs. In addition to play and family support, we offer expert training on play, inclusion, and disability.

We are looking for a Service Manager who is inspired by our ethos and is excited to bring their knowledge and experience to run our specialised Holiday Support service which is for children with complex medical needs. This service runs during school holiday periods, excluding Christmas and New Year, (Monday–Thursday) providing care for children aged 5-18 years based at Oaklands School, Edinburgh. This service is registered with the Care Inspectorate, and we are looking for an individual to assume the role of Registered Manager.

The successful candidate will be part of our management team and responsible for making decisions that impact the whole organisation. They’ll join a values-led organisation where collaboration and a child-centred approach are embedded in all we do. We are passionate, so being prepared to work at pace and manage competing priorities is essential.

This job is for you if:

  • You have a genuine passion to manage and develop a specialised care service.
  • You are eager to be the organisations service expert on holiday support, providing support and advice to other service managers and team leaders.
  • You are driven to ensure the service is compliant and improvement focused.
  • You can work effectively to maintain and oversee safe operating practices for our services.
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