Fixed term contract to 31st December 2020

Based in London

£39,492 - £45,900 per annum / Full-Time

The Role

The Greenspeaker programme focuses on quality conversations that aim to really connect and inspire people to act. The focus is on relating to the audience as individual agents for change in their community - and that’s what sets Greenpeace Speakers aside from typical school or community talk-givers.

This year, Greenpeace will grow this programme to include over 100 volunteers, all trained and supported to deliver engagement all over the country. We will develop resources to support school and universities, youth, business and community groups which inspire action at a community level. The team will work to inspire action and support individuals and groups to develop their skills, knowledge and passion for overcoming environmental issues at a community level, with an onus on reaching out to marginalised communities.

Requirements

We’re looking for someone with significant experience of coordinating, inspiring and supporting volunteers. You will be an extremely effective communicator, with experience of delivering events and training, with excellent inter-personal skills, a preference for team working and be able to maintain strong, trusting relationships. You will have a good knowledge of campaign strategy and tactics and a desire to affect change.

We are looking for someone who can start the role by 1st July 2020 or shortly after.

What we offer

We can offer you a friendly, fast-paced, immensely rewarding working environment where creativity is encouraged and ideas are supported.

You will have the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, as you are able to take advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff.

We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga, a wealth of well-being resources just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply!

CLOSING DATE : Thursday, 11th June 2020

INTERVIEWS: Friday, 19th June 2020

Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law. Greenpeace UK was recently awarded the National Equality Standard, one of the UK’s most rigorous accreditations for equality, diversity and inclusion.

London, Devon and across South West

Hours as and when required (zero hours contract)

Are you passionate about creating a better future for disabled children? Are you a natural leader who thrives on developing young people? Then join us as a Facilitator. 

Whizz-Kidz is a national children’s charity with a mission to transform the lives of disabled children and young people. We work to change these young lives by providing the vital equipment, support and life skills they need.

As an ad hoc Facilitator, you will have direct experience of working with disabled young people and you will work collaboratively with the regional services team to grow our Clubs and Wheelchair Skills Training opportunities in the region.

The role will include facilitating regular Whizz-Kidz Clubs, taking responsibility for the delivery of the service on the day. This includes ensuring Young People engage in the event and supporting our young people to gain life skills and independence. You will also be responsible for Safeguarding, managing volunteers and Healthcare Assistants during the service. Opportunities also include delivering Wheelchair Skills Training through Schools and Community Hubs as well as promoting independent travel training to those who are ready.

You will have a methodical and young person-centred approach to removing barriers so that young people can participate fully in a programme and you will have experience of conducting accessibility audits and risk assessments.

For further information and to apply please visit our website.

We regret that we will not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications for this role.

Closing Date:  30th June 2020

First Interview Date:   We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and setting up interviews as required.

Please note successful candidates will be required to attend training and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check..

Only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted. No recruitment agencies please.

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Fixed Term Contract ending 31st March 2021

Hampshire (with regular travel)

Ref Code: SSF-202

Are you a confident and resilient individual with professional integrity with the ability to hit the ground running and deliver key messages to large groups of people? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Senior Facilitator & Mentor to join our SOS+ team and oversee the delivery of a brand new service that will address these important social issues across the county of Hampshire.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units, Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience. 

About this vital role

One of your main challenges will be to deliver structured sessions on knife crime, gangs, county lines drug smuggling and other criminal justice issues to young people, parents and professionals. However, we’ll also rely on you to provide 1:1 mentoring support for young people at-risk of exploitation and criminality aged 8-18 who have been identified needing additional support. In addition, as first point of contact, you’ll liaise with relevant funders, attend partnership meetings and ensuring the successful delivery of positive outcomes. 

Maintaining the high standards of the project by supporting regional staff and volunteers will be important too, as will providing coaching, advice and guidance and compiling reports when required. And, when it comes to developing new sessions, training and session materials in partnership with the Service’s Team Leaders, working closely with the Willow Team (Working with Exploited Children) or travelling across the county to get the job done, again, we’ll count on you. 

What we are looking for:

• To have lived, personal experience of the Criminal Justice System, and/or being involved in a gang or knife crime

• A confident public speaker/mentor with experience of partnership working who can coordinate a project without a team around them 

• Someone who is comfortable working alongside a variety of professionals in a Children’s Services team

• A relevant qualification, or willingness to work towards one, plus knowledge of safeguarding practices and policies

• Strong IT skills and the ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of work

• A full current driving licence and willingness to travel across Hampshire as required

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, access to clinical supervision, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 14th June. Interviews: 25th / 26th June (please note if the lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, shortlisted candidates will be interview via video).

CHIEF EXECUTIVE
NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

LIVERPOOL

Competitive Salary

Moving Forward - A bright future for engineering

North West Training Council (NWTC) has been supporting employers by training apprentices to engineering industry standards for over five decades. In 2019 NWTC embarked on an exciting new chapter in its journey and with the help of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority opened a brand-new Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Training Centre. The new premises are designed to give apprentices optimum hands-on experience and training, so furnishing them with the professional skills and competencies employers need to compete nationally and globally.

NWTC has an ambitions vision for the future of engineering apprentice training in partnership with industry to develop training and education programmes to meet industry requirements across the North West and into other regions of the UK. To continue its journey towards excellence in apprentice training, NWTC are looking to appoint a new Chief Executive who will:

* Lead the Council to achieve its vision and fulfil its mission and will play a key role in developing its Apprenticeship's educational and training agenda at a local and regional level.
* Be responsible and accountable to the Board of Trustees for the formulation, development, and implementation of the strategies necessary to secure and successfully position North West Training Council for the future
* Drive innovative business strategies that continue to place its services at the fore, ensuring they are flexible and adaptable and able to respond to demand
* Continue to embed a flexible and supportive culture of innovation within the team and wider stakeholders, to enable the partnerships to thrive
* Ensure the right resources are in place to provide expert services and support, balancing the priorities and enabling NWTC to succeed in its strategic aims
* Spearhead a dynamic, innovative, and joined-up approach to all its work, through strong and supportive leadership

To be successful in this role the person will need to have the ability to provide inspirational, dynamic and forward-thinking leadership consistent with the values and ethos of the Council. Your energy and ambition will enable NWTC to continue building its reputation as an ambitious apprentice training organisation.

How to Apply

Application is by CV and covering letter. Your letter, which should be no more than 2 pages in length, should explain both why you are interested in the post and why you think you would be an excellent candidate for us. Click on the Apply link to submit your application.

Campaign dates:

Closing date: 7 th June 2020

Preliminary interviews 10 th , 11 th June 2020

NWTC interviews Week beginning 22 nd June 2020

The above dates are subject to change

Recruiting under Covid 19 restrictions

We know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.

This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We are able to offer a number of people – both for academic and non-academic roles - great opportunities to work with us over the coming months and years.

Our flexible roles for academic content developers could be ideal for those seeking to supplement their income at this time, those seeking short term contracts, or perhaps graduating engineering students.

Who are we?

TEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, King’s College London, and UNSW Sydney.

Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives – both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.

Variety and ambiguity is the way of life at TEDI-London

In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for, to be part of our journey.

You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board – another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels – all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.

Curriculum Lead

Reporting to our Deputy Dean, you will lead the development and implementation of our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment – our ‘Learning Tree’. It is an exciting time to join us and to play a significant part in continuing to shape and deliver our curriculum.

At TEDI-London, the majority of the learning outcomes will be delivered through real-world projects. Our ‘Learning Tree’ is pivotal to our unique pedagogy and gives students access to the content of our curriculum ‘just in time’. You will lead the ongoing development of our ‘Learning Tree’ and its content – comprising around 500 learning ‘nodes’, each of which is a 3-hour learning session.

You will be a passionate academic educator with a desire make a difference to the future of engineering education, you will eagerly rise to this challenge – having fun along the way.

You will have significant HEI leadership in developing innovative curriculum and pedagogical approaches in delivering student centred programmes, along with excellent influencing, coordination and communication skills. It is essential that the idea candidate holds demonstrable awareness of academic regulations, quality assurance and its practical application.

We would be delighted if you review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided a video of the recruiting manager discussing this current vacancy and a live Zoom Q & A session on Eventbrite in the Job Description attachment.

Recruiting under Covid 19 restrictions

We know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.

This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We are able to offer a number of people – both for academic and non-academic roles - great opportunities to work with us over the coming months and years.

Our flexible roles for academic content developers could be ideal for those seeking to supplement their income at this time, those seeking short term contracts, or perhaps graduating engineering students.

Who are we?

TEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, King’s College London, and UNSW Sydney.

Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives – both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.

Variety and ambiguity is the way of life at TEDI-London

In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for, to be part of our journey.

You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board – another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels – all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.

Academic Content Developers

We are seeking a significant number of flexible staff to develop significant number of our learning ‘nodes’.

Our curriculum has been developed on a model in which the majority of learning outcomes are delivered through real-world projects, underpinned by our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment – our ‘Learning Tree’. The ‘Learning Tree’ is pivotal to our unique pedagogy and gives students access to the content of our curriculum ‘just in time’. Our team of academic content developers are developing the ‘Learning Tree’ and its content – comprising around 500 learning ‘nodes’, each of which is a 3-hour learning session.

We have a wide range of content to be developed in the following subject areas:

- Business Skills

- Computing

- Design for innovation

- Electrical Engineering

- Engineering Skills

- Maths and Physics

- Mechanical Engineering

- Professional Skills

- Structural Engineering

- Systems Engineering

These roles report into the Curriculum Lead (Technology Enhanced Learning) and will work collaboratively across the organisation to facilitate the delivery of our overall learning tree.

This is an exciting time to join us and play a significant part in shaping and developing our Curriculum content and Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

We would be delighted if you review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided a video of the recruiting manager discussing this current vacancy and a live Zoom Q & A session on Eventbrite in the Job Description attachment.

Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

• Are you experienced in delivering workshops to young people in schools?
• Do you want to make a genuine difference to disadvantaged young people?
• Are you motivational and inspiring?

If so then you might be the person we are looking for…

We are looking for motivated and inspiring individuals to deliver dynamic, exciting, and innovative workshops to large groups of young people in schools up and down the country (largely focused in England).  

We are looking primarily to recruit facilitators from the following regions:

• North East (England)
• South Coast (England)
• Midlands
• London
• however, we will also consider applicants based in other locations.

This position requires you to have demonstrable evidence of experience delivering workshops to large groups of young people (11-18) in a schools-based context.

Your application form and supporting statement should detail your experience of this clearly and succinctly.

Applicants without experience of delivering workshops to large groups of young people in schools will not be considered.

The Talent Foundry is an independent education charity dedicated to opening the doors of opportunity to young people. We seek to level the playing field by ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities as their peers. We deliver a range of workshops to students in schools across the country, covering a variety of themes including employability, technology, engineering and media. 

The rate will be £200/day, classed as over 3 hours.

Specific Responsibilities relating to the role of Freelance Facilitator:

• Deliver dynamic, professional and informative workshops to a variety of young people in schools and other education-based contexts
• Act as ambassador for The Talent Foundry and our corporate partners
• Motivate, inspire and support the young people that take part in our workshops
• Deliver the workshop content as directed by the relevant Programme Manager
• Act as a key point of contact for teachers and corporate volunteers for each workshop

Other General Responsibilities:

• Operate as a flexible team player and provide a high level of customer service to schools and anyone connected with The Talent Foundry.
• To be aware of, and comply with, all policies and procedures at The Talent Foundry including health and safety, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
• To be aware of, and support, diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims ofThe Talent Foundry.
• To attend and participate in meetings and events as required.
• To participate in training and other learning activities as required.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

The Talent Foundry is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

We are looking for facilitators to join our team - likely starting September, but interviews conducted over the next few months, current circumstances permitting. 

Full-time and part-time hours available (3 or 5 days per week)

The Organisation

Citizens Advice Westminster is a values-based organisation that provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to residents in the local and surrounding areas; some of which are the most vulnerable in society. Our aim is to provide the advice people need for the challenges they may face, by ensuring individuals are well informed about the services that available to them. Our services include advice across key areas such as benefits, debt, housing and employment. It is crucial to us that we work together to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives, and we believe that promoting a healthy work-life balance by supporting our employees ensures the best possible service is delivered to our service users.

The Opportunity

A new opportunity has risen for an Advice Training Coordinator to join our offices in Paddington. We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual, who will play an integral part in moving our organisation forward. We are seeking an individual who is looking for the next challenge in their career path. The post holder will play a key part in developing, implementing and delivering a training programme to the frontline team of trainees and advisers. They will also play a key role in engaging with our stakeholders through delivering presentations, talks and written reports.

The Ideal Candidates

The successful candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal appropriately with a cross section of people, working in a diverse workforce. Self-motivated, with strong IT skills, the post holder will be confident in leading a team, ensuring that team members are effectively supported and developed in order to build a cohesive and efficient team. A minimum of 3 years’ (full-time equivalent) post-qualification experience of providing good quality, in-depth advice on a range of subjects is essential, with the ability to share and contribute positively to the well-being of our staff and volunteers.

What We Offer

In return, we offer an enhanced holiday entitlement, and subject to successful completion of a probation period, enhanced sick pay, an annual season ticket loan and career break policy. We provide development opportunities and all employees have access to a free employee assistance service.

To apply, please download an Expression of Interest Form and a job description via our website.

If after submitting your application you have not heard from us by the stated assessment date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Citizens Advice Westminster values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or race. Citizens Advice Westminster is a London Living Wage employer.

Support Dogs have a very exciting role available within the puppy team of our training department. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, driven and motivated individual.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a number of puppies, who will be at various stages in their training, be capable of providing structured training to each and have the ability to identify potential behavioural problems with the ability of writing a specific training plan in accordance with the problem in order to overcome it. The role will also include working closely alongside our valued volunteers who care for our puppies, ensuring they are receiving excellent support, regular training sessions and are being advised accordingly. Other duties within this role will include the recruitment, assessment and training of new volunteers.

The successful candidate will be required to work off site for periods of time so they must show the ability to work alone effectively, use their own initiative and have excellent time management and communication skills.

Previous and proven experience of working with puppies, within a professional capacity, such as planning and conducting puppy training classes to a group of people is an essential quality that all candidates must have. Anyone interested in applying for this role must have a full clean driving licence. Please visit Support Dogs website to see a full job description and further specific requirements and criteria in order to be eligible to apply for this role.

Occasional overnight duties and some weekend work will be required from time to time.

Applicants are to send a covering letter and CV to the given email address or alternatively by post for the attention of Katie Burns, Training Manager. In your covering letter please include an explanation of why you feel you meet the roles criteria and include details of any training/voluntary work that you have undertaken that is relevant to the role. Please also provide a chronological history of your time spent since leaving education, giving the reasons for leaving a position.

This position will remain open until the right candidate is employed. Please be aware this is a two stage interview process.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 virus restrictions we are suspending immediate recruitment for this post. However if this is a position you would like to be considered for in the future and you are happy for us to hold on to your details, please do submit your application. We will then review this once the recruitment process restarts. 

Job Title:

Youth and Community Development Coordinator

Service:

Communities

Hours of work:

Full Time (36.25 hours per week)

Pattern of work:

Flexible hours to meet the needs of the project. This will involve occasional evening and weekend work.

Office base:

 The Grange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool FY3 7RW

Work locations:

Blackpool

Salary:

£20,965 – £24,922

Reporting to:

 The Grange Project Manager  

Responsible for:

Not applicable

Type of Contract:

Permanent

Benefits

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Annual Holidays (25 days) + 1 additional gratuity day for Christmas closure + Public Holidays

Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role

Employee Assistance Programme

Appropriate training provided

BACKGROUND

 The  Grange is a thriving community centre located in Grange Park, Blackpool. Recently refurbished it includes a community farm, café and shop as well as a pharmacy, a convenience store, a library and a community theatre space.  The Grange is managed on behalf of Blackpool Council and the Grange Park local community by Groundwork.

We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator to lead on our targeted work supporting people on Grange Park. The role will involve the delivery of range of activities to young people involved in a variety of new groups within the centre. In addition to this the successful candidate would be tasked with wider development and engagement work within the centre to support as many people as possible

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator that is excited by the idea of working with the community at a grass roots level – and who has the skills and expertise to help them achieve transformational change. 

Applicants must be dynamic and creative and will be required to engage and support local people in an effective and collaborative way. The role will include:

• Delivering a broad range of activities with young people who access the Centre.
• Supporting local residents to establish activity groups and support them to self-govern in a financially sustainable manner.
• Empowering the local community and ensuring their needs are at the heart of the Centre's work.

This role requires a clear DBS check.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Youth Development

To deliver a range of activities to different groups of young people supporting their personal development, health and wellbeing and inclusion within the local community.

1. To lead on all aspects of youth work on site including the planning, development and delivery of activity with young people
2. To ensure adequate processes are in place with activity groups in relation to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
3. To link to wider partners delivering youth activities on Grange Park to ensure that services support each other and maximise impact

2. Engaging Local People

To develop a programme of outreach activities that engage the local community in the development and delivery of  TheGrange.

1. To provide a pivotal co-ordination role for the local community residents, to build trust between the centre and its local population
2. Seek and understand local stakeholder needs and provide a balanced usage plan for the centre
3. To work with all stakeholders to deliver a viable and sustainable activities plan for the centre
4. Utilise all forms of media to promote the centre locally, to include social media, website, photography and promotional materials

3. Empowering Local People

To support local residents to take an active role in delivering services form  TheGrange and take a lead on managing groups on site.

1. To lead the development of an active Friends of Group ensuring the voice of the local community is embedded in the heart of activities delivered from  TheGrange
2. To undertake consultation work with local people and partner organisations to identify issues and potential solutions, ascertain options and drive forward a consensus
3. To deliver activities that are identified as having benefit for the community including large scale public events
4. To support local residents to set up their own groups and implement procedures to ensure they can self-govern and work in a safe and sustainable manner
5. To assist with recruitment and support of volunteers in the delivery of projects

4. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Trust, by funders or by the line manager.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Investors in People - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside is committed to maintaining its Investor in People (IIP) status and you are expected to support the ongoing development of IIP.

1. Health & Safety - All staff and volunteers have responsibility for ensuring that their working environment is healthy and safe and that staff and volunteers for whom they are responsible for, or working with, are not placed at risk.  All staff and volunteers will be expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the current Health & Safety Policy.

1. Equal Opportunities & Diversity - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside strives to be an equal opportunities employer and operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  It also recognises the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and welcomes this.

1. Data Protection - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside endeavours to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.  It may be necessary to disclose personal data to funding bodies - where a role is funded externally - in order to comply with their funding requirements.  If this applies to you we will inform you about what information is shared.

1. Personal Development - All staff and volunteers will be expected to participate in a broad range of personal development activities in line with best practice and take responsibility for identifying own learning needs in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and support career progression.

1. Corporate Training - All staff and volunteers will be expected to attend and fully participate in the Trust’s Corporate Training Programme.

Note:

This is a description of the job as it is currently envisaged at the date noted in the footer.  It is the Trust's practice to review, from time to time, employee job descriptions and to revise them to ensure that they relate to the job that is being performed and/or to incorporate any changes being proposed.  Any changes will be led by your line manager in consultation with you and any amendments will be approved by the relevant Service Director.  You will have the opportunity, and are expected, to fully participate in such discussions.  This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, as it is recognised that jobs may change over time.  Should the duties change significantly, the post and salary level will be fully reviewed.

Person Specification (requirements to carry out this role)

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Assessment

Method

Education, Training & Qualifications

GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C or above (or equivalent)

E

A

Recent Safeguarding training

E

A

Nationally recognised Youth Work qualification

D

A

First Aid at work certificate

D

A

Community Development qualification

D

A

Experience

Experience of co-ordinating and delivering activity in a community setting

E

A / I

Experience of designing and delivering activities with young people

E

A / I

Leading community groups to self-manage through 1:1 support and mentoring

D

A / I

Managing health and safety and developing risk assessments

E

A / I

Managing multiple small projects to meet deadlines

D

A / I

Knowledge

An understanding of the purpose of TheGrange

E

I

Knowledge of relevant funding streams

D

I

A good understanding of Data Protection and handling personal data in the office and on site.

D

I

Knowledge of the local area and common issues faced within the local community

D

I

Skills and Abilities

Pro-active, self-motivated and confident.

E

I

Ability to act as both role model and team player.

E

A / I

Work to deadlines, completing work to a high standard

E

A / I

Good communication skills and ability to relate to people from a range of backgrounds.

E

I

Creatively able to solve problems and design services that support a broad range of participants.

E

A / I

Computer literate including, internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and social media

E

A

Good level of numeracy, literacy and financial management skills

E

A / I

Personal Qualities and Commitments

A commitment to understand and follow all GCLM Core Policies in all work practices.

E

A / I

A demonstrable commitment to the aims and objectives of Groundwork, ensuring awareness of the up to date Mission and Vision Statements.

E

A / I

Willingness and ability to support the service team out of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as and when required.

E

A / I

Able to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy and tact when met with challenging situations

E

I

Committed to personal development

E

I

Assessment Key:

A (application form), I (interview), P (presentation), E (exercise), R (role play)