Youth Projects Senior Coordinator/ Senior Youth Worker London, England
Job description
Title: Youth Projects Senior Coordinator/ Senior Youth Worker
Location: Brentford Community Stadium Hub Venues in and around Hounslow, and neighbouring boroughs.
Accountable to: Senior Manager
Accountable for | Part time Youth Workers and sessional staff.
Role Type: Lead / supervisor
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
Contract: One-year fixed term (with potential to extend.)
Dates / Times: Flexibility to work evenings and weekends if and when required.
About Brentford FC CST
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 4' of the Year' award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. T e 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.
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
The Employability and Enrichment department provides informal learning and engagement opportunities for young people to build and develop essential life skills to support their transition to adulthood, engagement in their local community and employability skills for the world of work.
We believe in high-quality provision which makes a difference to young people's lives; we offer a variety of personal, social and educational opportunities for young people to engage with, in both group and 1 :1 sessions. Our work includes: residentials, weekly groups, short courses/projects, PSHE style activity, holiday programmes, training opportunities, volunteering & social action, work ready programmes and industry days.
We work closely with key stakeholders such as schools, charities, local authorities, and national services to both gain access to young people as well as give young people different networks, opportunities, and experiences.
Our work is based on key youth work values; We seek to build effective relationships with young people based on mutual respect and valuing individuality. Our provision is inclusive and non-judgemental with the aims to get young people to express themselves, develop their skills and attitudes and empower them to make positive decisions and choices for their future. We work with young people rather than for them, seeing them as partners in their development. We promote young people's voices and opinions in all areas of our work and strive to ensure that youth voice is at the heart of everything we do.
Purpose of the role
The Senior youth worker will need to be able to build strong relationships with young people and deliver innovative and creative sessions/ projects. They will provide engaging activities, work with local stakeholders, and promote youth voice and volunteering across the Trust.
The role is suitable for a dynamic and confident leader with experience of coordinating youth projects, championing youth voice and working alongside key stakeholders to create the biggest impact for young people.
The Senior Youth Worker will set up, design, and deliver high quality and engaging youth programmes for young people in the Hounslow borough and neighbouring areas. Including youth-led projects, holiday programmes, trainings, weekly groups and school activities.
The Senior Youth Worker will lead, develop, and champion the youth voice at the Trust. Through building strong and trusting relationships with young people and ensuring young people are represented from all areas of the Trust and the boroughs that we work in.
The Senior youth worker will work with schools, local community groups, charities, and the local authority to ensure young people are able to access the provision and to enhance the opportunities for young people.
The Senior youth worker will promote, recruit, and train youth volunteers to support programmes across the trust.
Main Responsibilities
1 . Set up, plan and deliver high quality projects/sessions which include; reflective learning, personal and social development outcomes and youth voice. Ensure all activities and sessions are adaptable to include and meet the needs of all young people.
2. Coordinate, lead and inspire young people through all youth projects and youth voice activities to enable them to reach their potential. Including but not limited to; PSHE sessions, youth clubs, specialist projects etc.
3. Engage and build positive, trusted relationships with young people, particularly those who are vulnerable and in targeted localities, provide effective support on a one-to-one & group basis, using coaching and mentoring techniques when needed. Support young people with challenging behaviour to integrate and thrive.
4. Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy to work and build positive working relationships with key partners including local schools, local authority, charity partners, and local organisations to support the development and delivery of youth programmes. Liaise with schools and colleges to design and deliver bespoke school youth activities and programmes.
5. Attend local network meetings/ steering groups to understand the needs of the local community and young people. Support young people to work successfully with the local community groups and organisations.
6. Promote, coordinate and lead the Brentford FC CST's Youth Voice Group. Develop further opportunities for young people to engage and develop active membership within the group.
7. Plan and deliver effective training and development opportunities to support youth volunteering and leadership. Accredit training and development opportunities where possible.
8. Monitor, evaluate and report on areas of work including writing reports and case studies
9. Ensure project administration and logistics are completed accurately and within allocated time scales including safeguarding reporting, risk assessments, session guidance documents, external bookings etc. Ensure the CRM systems are maintained and kept up to date with all programme, young people and staff information.
10. Manage part time youth workers and sessional staff to support programme delivery. Lead briefing, debriefing, staff meetings and trainings. Support the Senior Manager in recruitment, training, and supervision of new staff.
11. Manage and take the lead on incidents on the ground, ensuring correct incident reporting processes are followed. Be the first point of contact for safeguarding and health and safety on the ground.
12. To achieve weekly and monthly targets as set out by the Senior Manager. Complete compulsory training to enable all duties to be carried out effectively.
13. Attend regular supervision, team & organisation meetings reporting key performance achievements or areas for improvement.
14. To understand and comply with the safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion and health and safety policies and procedures.
15. Deputise for the Senior Manager when appropriate.
16. Work with other BFCCST staff to develop youth voice, programmes, and volunteer activity across other BFCCST projects.
17. Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by the Senior Manager.
18. Work flexible hours including regular evenings and weekends when require.
Personal Specification - Essential
Qualifications and experience
Youth Work level 2 or above , relevant degree or extensive Youth Work experience
At least 2 years' experience of working with young people (particularly 12-18 olds) and an understanding of the current challenges they face.
Experience of coordinating, planning, and delivering inspiring, motivating, and engaging activities for individuals and groups of young people either in a community, education/ and or outdoor setting.
Experience of working in partnership with young people or diverse community organizations to amplify youth voice.
A Safeguarding and First Aid qualification or willingness to complete training.
Skills, knowledge, and ability
Knowledge and understanding of personal, social, and educational youth work topics and ability to deliver high quality sessions.
Ability to lead and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to build a positive rapport, show empathy and relate well to young people from a wide range of backgrounds
Ability to communicate and engage with young people and their parents/guardians sensitively and confidently in both large groups and individual settings.
Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment, responsive to changing situations.
A proactive and adaptable approach to managing challenging behaviour.
Good knowledge of and a commitment to Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Equality Diversity and Inclusion in relations to working in the community and youth work environment.
A willingness to regularly travel within the allocated work areas.
A willingness to work flexible hours as this role will involve evenings and some weekend and commitments.
Beneficial
Good knowledge of the local area and demographics (Hounslow and neighbouring boroughs)
Alternative professional qualifications directly related to working with young people and children in a formal or non-formal setting
Ability to adapt curriculum sessions to support young people with additional support
A full driving license and access to own car.
General Information
We are an inclusive and diverse employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, age, gender, disability, religion/ belief, sexual orientation or age. Will endeavour to provide reasonable adjustments at all stages of our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or health conditions.
All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.
Safeguarding Statement
As an organisation working with young people, we employ safer recruitment practices, including but not limited to the processing of an enhanced DBS for all successful candidates, thorough references checks as well as ongoing safer recruitment monitoring, policies and checks'. The appointment will be confirmed upon receipt of the DBS check and two acceptable references.
Please apply on the following link:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/youth-projects-senior-coordinator-28308
Application Closing Date: 5th March 2023 we advise you to apply early as we may close the position earlier if we receive enough applicants.
Please ensure you attach a CV and Cover letter and complete the application form highlighting how you meet the the personal specification requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
