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Job Title: Advantage Mentoring Coordinator

Department: Education

Reports to: Senior Education & Communities Engagement Managers

Responsible for: No direct reports

Salary: £25,000 - £27,500 (one year fixed term contract. Extension subject to funding)

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park [as a sports hub], and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.

Our Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies

• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements

• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Main Purpose of Job

We are looking for a personable and committed individual responsible for providing a 1:1 youth work mentoring service supporting a caseload of young people every 6 months (on average), twice a year as part of the Advantage Mentoring Programme. They will work closely with partner agencies and their local NHS Trust to recruit young people on to programme, identify suitable progression routes and development opportunities that focus on the following to support young people including but not limited to; health and wellbeing, life skills and education and employability. The successful candidate will also support delivery and development of our Communities Engagement department which includes estates based programmes, holiday camps and targeted mentoring.

It is assumed that the majority of mentoring and some session delivery will take place in the afternoons/evenings due to young people’s commitments although some might also take place during school/working hours.

Responsibilities

· Recruit participants on to programme to be assessed by CAMHS clinician before starting programme

· Ensure that all young people are contacted within two working days of the CAMHS handover meeting

· Meet with the young person and co-design a personal plan based around Goal Based Outcomes

· Develop positive relationships with young people through a variety of youth work styles/methodologies

· Support young people to access internal and external programmes in line with their needs and interests

· Deliver mental wellbeing support for young people and manage a caseload, providing support at suitable times for the referral either face to face or virtually

· Delivery of a minimum 2 evenings weekly

· Develop and promote support for parents/guardians/carers so that they feel more confident in supporting their child/young person with their mental health and wellbeing

· Establish, maintain and develop effective partnership working with stakeholders including relevant external agencies and organisations

· Complete monitoring, evaluation and session recordings using internal systems (Salesforce; Views), including contributing to the project monthly reports via Upshot as directed by the Advantage National Project Manager

· Facilitate and encourage young people to continue on to further programmes (internal/external) and positive pathways.

· Maintain accurate records as appropriate for each project including Risk Assessments, Registers, Session Logs & case studies; tracking progression

· Ensure that all delivery, for which you are responsible, complies with all Brentford FC CST health and safety and safeguarding requirements

· Attend all scheduled supervision, meetings and training events

· Support with any other projects in line with department funding requirements as directed by Education Manager and Communities Engagement Manager.

Key Internal Relationships

· Senior Manager - Education

· Senior Manager – Communities Engagement

· Senior Programme Coordinator - Mentoring

· Health & Wellbeing Manager

· Coach Mentors

Key External Relationships

· Regional Project Manager – Advantage Mentoring

· Senior Pathway Coordinators (LB Ealing, Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham)

· NHS Clinicians/professionals

· LB Ealing, Hounslow, Richmond, Hillingdon – Community Outreach & Youth Offending services and all other associated departments

The Selection Criteria

Essential:

· A minimum level 2 in Youth Work, Mentoring or equivalent

· Safeguarding qualification

· Current DBS certificate

· Experience in 1:1 work/mentoring

· Emergency First Aid Certificate

· Mental Health Awareness training (can be provided)

· Experience of working with vulnerable, ‘hard to reach’ young people in a supportive role

· An understanding of the current issues and barriers impacting young people

· Ability to relate well with young people 12-24years, from different backgrounds forming strong, positive relationships

· Experience of partnership/inter-agency working as part of a team around complex young people

· Commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and inclusivity

Desirable:

· NGB Level 1/2 coaching qualification or equivalent

· Mental Health First Aid Certificate

· Experience of working in a school setting

· Experience of working in a pastoral role in a school

· Experience working with Youth Justice Services

Personal Qualities:

· Organised and work with attention to detail

· Empathic and able to understand the needs of young people with complex backgrounds

· Builds positive relationships easily, especially with young people

· Provide a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment supporting goals and aspirations

· Believe all young people can achieve their potential and show a commitment to working with those who face barriers and challenges

· Positive and flexible approach with ability to demonstrate high levels of care, accuracy and confidentiality when required.

· Professional and friendly outlook and attitude.

· Enjoys working in a team environment.

· Ability to work flexible hours as required by the programme.

· Creative, self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative.

· Willingness to work across departments to achieve shared goals.

The Appointment

Annual salary will be £25,000 to £27,500 per annum

To Apply

Send a copy of your up to date CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 8/9/2023

The interviews will take place in w/c 11/9/2023

Suitable candidates may be contacted for interview earlier

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Gym membership

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person