Assistant Project Manager & Lead Youth Worker

Can you inspire and support a young person through the many challenges they face? Are you looking to work for an organisation that enables you to make a real difference in the life of a young person? Would you like help to develop your skills and aspirations in this field?

The Hebe Foundation is a Christian Youth charity working with all young people to help them discover and use their gifts & talents; whilst building the character to sustain their gifts. We have a burning passion to see young people grow in every area, and for us to be able to provide them with the environment and tools for that growth. We create innovative, inspiring, educational, fun projects for all young people, with an emphasis on those who are from challenging circumstances.

We are seeking an organised Assistant Project Manager & inspirational Lead Youth Worker to assist the Project Manager & leadership team to plan, coordinate and manage our various youth projects. You’ll engage directly with the young people in an authentic creative way providing support and facilitation. You should be confident to deputise for the Project Manager.

Location: Clapham, London UK, however the option of hybrid working is available at times.

Responsibilities include:

Project Management

·        Assist in planning, implementing, coordinating and reviewing projects

·        Engage with and deliver projects to participants (young people)

·        Ensure monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects

·        Manage social media platforms -content & design

·        Liaise with young people, parents/carers and other stakeholders

Youth Work

·        Lead our team of sessional youth workers and volunteers

·        Provide pastoral support and guidance to young people

·        Deliver quality focused youth provision across our sites including schools

·        Co-developing programmes

·        Identify and draw out gifts and talents in our young people

·        Assessing character development

·        Ensuring participant safety during interaction (following Hebe policies & protocols)

Key Requirements/Desirables:

·        Evidence of Youth Work experience

·        SEN experience

·        Project planning

·        Excellent organisational skills

·        Social Media competency

·        Great IT Skills

·        Excellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client staff and demands.

·        Ability to problem solve and work independently

Full Hebe training, security checks and Enhanced DBS checks will be undertaken by the successful applicants

16hrs per week (base which increases during project delivery).  Rate is £14.50 per hour.