We want to make meaningful, long term and sustainable change to ensure that Mermaids is a charity in which all trans and gender variant people feel included and seen.

Mermaids is committed to supporting trans and gender diverse PoC to challenge inequality. We are determined to establish an integrated model of care and support for young trans people from PoC communities.

Key Objective of the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mermaids’ TPoC Youth Engagement Officer who will work closely with PoC children, young people and their families to raise awareness and build creative initiatives to provide support to TPOC communities around the country.

Through active engagement with young people and community leaders, the successful candidate  will lead on reviewing and reflecting on Mermaids inclusion status, developing substantive initiatives to move forward and help ensure that the PoC trans inclusion within Mermaids is meaningful, sustainable and long-term. The successful candidate will have a strategic budget to utilise and a team of staff and stakeholders that is ready to listen, understand, do more and do better. The successful candidate will not be working in isolation, or singly tasked with this level of change. It is the joint responsibility of all Mermaids trustees, staff, and volunteers to ensure that the need to change is a strongly held and ongoing priority.

Equal Opportunities

Whilst we are open to all applications and would sincerely encourage a broad range of candidates to apply, under the Equality Act 2010, Mermaids may choose to take positive action in offering the role to a PoC applicant due to the occupational requirements associated with the role. This is necessary and appropriate, in recognition of the harmful impact of systemic racism from white communities within the charity sector.

We are committed to applying our equal opportunities policy at all stages of recruitment and selection.

Send your CV accompanied by a maximum 500 word covering letter outlining what you would bring to the charity and what your personal experience will offer Mermaids as a charity. Please include hyperlinks in the letter to relevant material and add all social media accounts to the body of the email.

We respectfully request that all applicants also complete the equality monitoring form and return that with their application.

Applications not in the specified format or submitted past the deadline may not be considered. As a children’s charity Mermaids must ensure that engagement across social media is appropriate. The successful candidate needs to be respectful of this requirement. Any social media or online activity which is not declared, and/or falls outside of the necessary boundaries during the interview process, and which comes to light on the commencement of employment in this role, may result in dismissal under the terms of the contract.

If you have a strong understanding of the impact of the violence, racial inequity and systemic injustice on marginalised communities and are passionate about empowering those most affected to create a change, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT US

The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. The organisation was established in 2012 to provide a platform for those who have been impacted by violence to create change. We support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change in their own lives, communities and society.

Over the last eight years, we have pioneered an approach that empowers those most directly harmed by violence and the criminal justice system to be at the forefront of a grassroots movement for change. Our holistic model has been designed specifically to support young people aged 13 - 25 with complex needs as a result of multiple systemic disadvantages and disproportionate exposure to serious violence. By advocating for a holistic approach to build peace, we are transforming the way in which society understands how to support young people who have been affected by violence and shaping the agenda around how to tackle the systemic causes of it. 

We acknowledge the impact of racism and discrimination on our members and actively work to dismantle these systems, whilst supporting members to recognise their strengths and identify systemic barriers to their progress. In this way, we support 4Front members to make changes in their own lives, whilst exploring the inequity they’ve experienced and amplifying their voices to create systemic change. Becoming a member means joining a powerful youth-led movement for change that is transforming the way peace and justice are understood by centring healing, rather than punishment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an engaging and inspiring Youth Support Worker to provide outstanding support to 4Front members. You love creating safe and supportive spaces for people to explore their challenging life experiences. You are excited about challenging people to think critically about themselves, their communities and society and you enjoy supporting people to explore and build their identity. You care deeply about people and are willing to go the extra mile. You are skilled at creating space to express emotion and you can effectively hold emotion for others. You are not afraid to bear witness to people’s pain and you have a contagious positive energy that uplifts people. You understand the emotional impact of injustice and inequity on marginalised young people and are committed to helping them make sense of their emotions. You are dedicated to developing a thorough understanding of social injustice and actively addressing it. You are comfortable with conflict and have proven experience of managing difficult situations to successful resolutions. You see courage in vulnerability and believe in building the resilience of young people. Most importantly, you are committed to peace and you fundamentally believe in the potential to change, both at an individual and societal level. You will be a visionary leader, seeing your work at The 4Front Project as a crucial part of your identity and purpose in life. You will be committed to upholding our vision, mission, principles and values at all times. You will be bold, actively contributing to a workplace culture that centres justice, healing, change and hope. You will play a fundamental role in supporting 4Front members to transform their own lives whilst amplifying their voices to effect systemic change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

DELIVER IMPACTFUL SUPPORT

• Provide consistent, reliable, high quality support services tailored to meet the needs of young people with complex needs

• Build trusting relationships

• Protect vulnerable 4Front members and accommodate their mental health, learning difficulties, disabilities, and other needs by creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel accepted and welcomed

• Provide members with guidance and promote their personal, educational, health and social development through all interactions

• Work in partnership with members to create individual care and development plans 

• Provide accountability to enable members to reach their goals and the desired outcomes they share with you (which could include emotional health and wellbeing, substance misuse, sexual health, physical health, education and training, housing and any other areas where they could need support)

• Learn from and determine with members, the ways in which they may be at risk of harm and work collaboratively to develop measures that reduce risk

• Empower members to build their identity, develop understanding and express themselves

• Raise our members expectations of themselves by developing extraordinary, life changing pathways to achievement and transformation 

• Create a safe and appropriate environment, ensuring you carry out regular risk assessments for members, yourself and all relevant activities

• Confidently resolve conflict and manage difficult situations to successful resolution

• Identify where additional specialist support is required and support members to understand and access the services that are available to them

• Collect and maintain appropriate records using our database system, and ensuring that these are accurate, up-to-date, completed in a timely manner and secure

• Ensure all data is securely held in line with GDPR and our Confidentiality Policy and Consent Policy.

• Work closely with members to involve them in service design, delivery and evaluation ensuring that their voices are heard

DELIVER EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY

• Build and maintain strong relationships with member’s parents, carers and families to ensure they are connected to the journey of their child and to facilitate the development of stronger family relationships

• Support members and their families to understand the policies, processes, and procedures that impact them

• Support members and their families to understand legal processes, legal rights and entitlements (understanding conditions and ramifications, necessary appearances, roles of each agency)

• Work in partnership with the Legal Support Worker to hold criminal justice agencies, local authorities and housing providers to account in relation to their own policies, processes and procedures 

• Provide support to members if they are arrested by acting as an Appropriate Adult in the police station when required

• Provide advocacy and representation for members in court through in person testimony and written support

• Provide context to the local authority to enable them to better meet the needs of members (attending SEAM, SIRM, CIN and CAR meetings as required)

• Provide context to educational establishments to enable them to better meet the needs of the member (support with the creation of EHCP where appropriate)

• Provide context to housing providers (local authorities, charities or private placements) to enable them to better meet the needs of members 

• Liaise with the local authority to facilitate engagement with members and families

• Liaise with legal professionals to improve communication between members and their lawyers 

• Provide support to enable members to access health services

You will also provide cover on occasion and undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you outside of this role description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• First-hand experiences of the issues we address through our work
• An understanding of social justice issues, systemic inequality and injustice, including the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalised communities
• Experience supporting young people that have experienced injustice, inequality and other disadvantage
• Experience supporting people who identify as Black British, African, Caribbean and Mixed Heritage and a thorough understanding of the specific issues that affect these communities
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Experience delivering tailored one-to-one emotional support and mentoring
• Experience delivering specialist support in group settings
• Experience of working robustly within challenging and unpredictable environments as well as effectively managing change
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience of supporting and motivating others

DESIRABLE​

• Experience of working in an organisation which promotes the rights of vulnerable communities with multiple disadvantages
• Experience advocating on behalf of young people who have experienced injustice, inequality and disadvantage
• Experience liaising with statutory services, other agencies and institutions
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation systems to collect data and measure impact
• Experience building and maintaining excellent relationships with community organisations and partners
• Experience in the creative arts (music, film, animation, photography)
• Experience in MMA or Boxing
• Experience participating in activism and campaigns
• A valid driving license and a car

HOW TO APPLY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 AT 12.00PM

We would like this position to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. 

To apply for this position, please send:

1. A comprehensive and relevant CV

2. A supporting statement addressing the person specification 

3. And either:

• An essay answering the questions below (no longer than 750 words for each question). 

• A video of you addressing the questions below (no longer than 8 minutes in total).

1) What do the words ‘justice’, ‘peace’ and ‘freedom’ mean to you and how have these concepts impacted your view of the world? 

2) What are your top three priorities for building equity in our society and how would you go about it?

3) What does empowerment mean to you and how do you feel it can be incorporated as a principle in your work?

This will be reviewed by 4Front Members, Staff and Trustees.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1.  An initial video interview (30 mins)

2. An interactive in person interview with 4Front Members and Staff (including a preparation task)

3. A final round interview with the Board of Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against candidates who may have previous convictions. We will also make reasonable adjustments for employees that may have access requirements.

Please ensure you quote the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

Young Carers Activities, Engagement and Participation Worker 17.5 hours per week (regular after-school sessions with some evening and occasional weekend working) Salary: £23,493 pro rata plus generous benefits 28 days, pro rata in addition to statutory Bank Holidays

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and skilled person, with exceptional communication skills, who can develop creative ways to reach and help Young Carers speak up and be heard, as well as grow as people. This includes advocating for their rights, influencing local and national strategic decision-making, and increasing their ownership over the delivery of Young Carers’ service provision. Applying your demonstrable experience, you also will organise and develop a range of social and educational activities alongside these Young Carers, events that will enable them to have short-term breaks from their caring roles and the opportunity to develop their lives, aspirations and abilities.

Company description

Full Circle has been operating out of St Pauls since 1980 and was founded in response to the racial profiling and civil unrest to provide positive opportunities for the young people of the area. Over the past 40 years it has become a key youth service locally but also to the wider BME communities in Bristol and the neighbouring counties.

Job description

Details of Role:

Full Circle @ Docklands Ltd has been continually serving the area for over 40 years and is built on a foundation of longstanding trusted relationships.

The Youth Development Manager is a strategic role that is responsible for the overall delivery of Full Circle’s Youth Services. The youth development manager will manage the overall programme of youth activities, having a clear eye into the future, whilst also supporting the team to deliver the day-to-day activity. Full Circle delivers 20hrs of weekly open access youth clubs, 10 weeks of annually of holiday activities and other targeted projects. As necessary, a lot of this work is now taking place online, remotely and in small face-to-face groups and the candidate will need to be confident and adaptable to utilising digital platforms and keeping ahead of current policy.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the post holder is solely responsible for the staffing, coordination and delivery of all youth staff, sessions and projects and school holiday activities in consultation with the centre manager and the business development manager.

The candidate will encourage and support the personal development of young people and youth staff. They will create a safe space in which they can feel welcomed, have fun and participate in informal learning and play. This will be achieved through the development and delivery of programmes of activities that empower young people to achieve their aspirations. We aim to help young people be aware of their rights and responsibilities to the wider community and enable them to take greater control of their lives.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 11th October, 2020 - 23:45

How to Apply:

Please download the job description and application form below or follow the link to Voscur and return to J. Newey by the end of Sunday 11th October 2020.

This is likely to be a face to face panel interview at Docklands, but there’s still a chance that t will be via zoom. If this is the case you will need to have access to a computer, camera and microphone and download the zoom program and make sure you are familiar with it.

The interviews will take place on Tuesday 20th October.

Interview Panel:
Trustee/Lead Youth Worker - Jacqui Pitter
Business Development Manager - Jon Newey
Director of Cognitive Paths / Head of Full Circle's Sports Delivery - Sibusiso Tshabalala

We have included a student demographic study on our youth services and an area context study to give you some further information. If you're interested in reading Docklands Youth and Community Centre business plan or pur recent area demogrpahic study please get in contact.

Contract length: 12 months with the possibility of extension 

Full Time hours: 30 per week

Application deadline: 11/10/20

About you
You’ll be an ambitious, proactive, strategic communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset, looking to make your mark in a creative communications leadership role. You’re someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and ensure Youth Music capitalises on our recent growth by strengthening our brand, amplifying our messaging and building new audiences.
You’ll be bold and passionate about our cause which resonates with you personally, and you’ll have previous experience of creating impactful campaigns on issues that matter to you. You’ll be inspired by the idea of empowering young people to tell the stories of their lives in music.
You’re highly engaged with the external environment, current affairs and social media platforms. You’re able to proactively spot and exploit relevant comms opportunities and have experience in maximising the potential of social media for a brand. You’ll recognise the huge potential to be unlocked across Youth Music’s various channels and can work strategically across the organisation to achieve this in partnership with young people.
You’ll be a highly skilled communicator and storyteller who can combine a keen eye for detail with the big picture. Able to plan, execute and operate at pace, you’ll have a strong understanding of brand building, and the role of communications as part of this. 
You will be a confident leader with a record of delivering results-led communication. You’ll thrive under pressure and can work flexibly to juggle multiple priorities. You’re a strong team worker able to drive your team, external agencies, freelancers, and senior stakeholders towards deadlines and agreed outcomes.

About the role
Youth Music’s business plan is being redeveloped to meet our growing ambitions. The Communications Manager will be central to developing and driving the communications strategy over the next 12 months, so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to really make their mark. It’s an exciting position, as we expand our strategy and team, with scope to engage new audiences and put young people at the centre of our work.
The role has oversight of all communications functions at Youth Music including content, marketing, digital, campaigns, PR and evaluation. Working across all teams in the 22-person organisation, the Communications Manager role will be about ensuring that everything fits together both operationally and strategically. 
The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer. It sits in the CORE (Communications, Operations, Research & Evaluation) team and also works directly with our CEO, Programme Director and Youth Engagement Director. It includes line management of the Digital Content Editor and Digital Marketing Officer, as well as a number of external suppliers and agencies. This includes our PR agency, Stand, and working with our network of young creatives as part of Youth Music Next Gen.
 
 

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a Young People’s Engagement Officer, a domestic abuse specialist who is passionate about working with young people. This post is funded by the Mayor of London’s Young Londoners Fund. 

The post holder will be required to demonstrate a good awareness and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse and the specific issues around the impact of domestic abuse and intimate relationship abuse on young people.

You must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. The person we are looking for will also have experience of working with groups of young people to raise awareness of issues that may affect them, in particular around healthy relationships.

We are local domestic abuse service based in South London and are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse and be committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.

The post will require a mixture of home and on-site working, with access to office space.

Please note: availability for immediate start is desirable.

Job Title: Young People’s Outreach Officer

Hours: 28 hours/week over 4 days

Contract Type: Temporary (Currently funded until September 2021)

Salary: £20,571 (£25,714 FTE)

Application Deadline: 12pm Friday 2nd October

Interviews: (via Zoom): 7th & 8th October

Employee benefits we offer:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)

- Contributory pension scheme (5%)

- Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development

To download the Job Description, see bottom of page.

To apply, complete the online application form via our website.

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Female applicants only. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reg. Charity No.1068007

Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a range of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community.

We are seeking a motivated Youth and Community Engagement Worker to plan, lead and deliver activities and outreach sessions for young people and create opportunities for inter-generational relationship building.  Through this, you will help bring about community empowerment and support the personal and social development of all participants.

You will be part of a large community hub team based in Ponders End and supported by the Hub Leader.  The hub work is wide and varied and you may be asked to help with work to tackle local issues such as serious youth violence, food poverty and holiday hunger, and physical and mental wellbeing throughout the year. 

Some of the key responsibilities within the role are:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of community empowerment programmes for all ages, as well as specific youth activities.
• Plan and lead specific activities with young people and reporting back on the impact and outcomes of your activities to assist with evaluation.
• Develop and monitor a timetable of community activities for the whole community.
• Support staff and volunteers to run support programmes.

You could be successful in this role if you: 

• Have a recognised qualification in youth, community, early years or play work – minimum level 2 or qualification by experience, or relevant proven experience in project support in a community or education setting.
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with people, especially young people.
• Have experience of implementing youth and community empowerment programmes.
• Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time

This newly created role is challenging but very rewarding.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives.

If you are interested in being part of this life-changing service and want to know more, please download the documents on this page or contact the Oasis UK team.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Friday 25th September 2020.

Interviews will be held on the Thursday 1st October 2020 or Monday 5th October 2020

Oasis Hub Hadley, North London

Part-Time, 28 hours per week (0.7FTE), 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Salary £16,660 per annum (inc London Allowance. £23,801 for 1FTE)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Activities and Engagement Project Worker

Permanent contract until 31st March 2023 due to funding with possible extension to 31st March 2025.

37 hours per week.

£23,388 per annum plus travel expenses

Location: West Mercia region

This role sits within our Children and Young People Directorate in our Climb Diversionary Programme, working with children and young people at risk of exploitation. We are a new and friendly team who work to enable inspiring and impactful experiences that transform the lives of children and young people..

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Working across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin you will work within a team that is committed to strengthening how the organisation best supports children and young people by accelerating new and innovative ways of working.

You will be able to demonstrate a key understanding and knowledge of child exploitation within a contextual safeguarding approach and be proactive and holistic in providing specialist support to children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation in order to reduce harm and develop resilience.

You will work to create an inclusive service that is child focused and led; leading on participation activities and drawing out learning from direct work to identify trends and patterns for review and improvement.

Key skills and competencies

-Experience in supporting and coordinating activities plans ensuring that the programme is engaging, participatory and incorporates a range of activities which will assist in reducing isolation and improving overall well-being of young people.

-Experience of obtaining and using feedback from young people to enable them to have a voice and influence in our work.

-Experience of identifying the needs of service users helping them to access appropriate rights, entitlements and support via group work

-Ability to promote the service via outreach and networking with local agencies through excellent communication and relationship building skills with all stakeholders.

-Knowledge of effective methods of working with young people in group work settings.

-Knowledge of safe practice working with young people and volunteers.

-Knowledge of specialist support available to enhance emotional wellbeing and mental health among young people

-The ability to listen to others and work in an inclusive, empathic and anti-discriminatory way that develops trust.

-Experience in working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds

-Experience of supporting vulnerable young people who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues.

-Experience of working supportively and collaboratively within a team.

-Ability to plan and manage own workload, using your own initiative

-Working knowledge of models and methods for one to one and group work with vulnerable young people.

-Working knowledge of the issues impacting on young people affected by exploitation and those who go missing

Experience of delivering assertive outreach programmes to engage hard to reach young people

[INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY]

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is 12 midnight 27th September 202

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 5th October 2020

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we embark on a five-year mission to engage with children and young people across the Diocese in matters of faith. We’re looking for a Senior Engagement Worker to join a new and vibrant team to help deliver our Young Faith Matters initiative to children and young people in schools, ministry areas and hard-to-reach audiences across the Diocese.

You’ll work alongside the Director of Education and Young People in overseeing the work of the four Engagement Workers as well as working with a cluster of schools to engage children and young people in faith, working closely with a ministry area. You will also have the opportunity to use your expertise and knowledge more widely throughout the Diocese.

You’ll be confident at engaging with children and young people and comfortable working in both school and parish environments. You will be working with groups of children and young people and be able to create resources for them including engaging them through online and social media platforms.

If you thrive in an organisation that is embracing change then we want to hear from you. You’ll be self-motivated with high standards and have a passion for children and young people. We’re a close team who work hard, often to tight deadlines so time management and working at a fast pace need to be qualities you possess.

This is a full-time position on a five-year contract. You’ll be remote working in a cluster of schools within a ministry area with access to a central office base. This role also requires travel across South Wales. Some work will require flexible hours.

We welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

• To contribute to the delivery of the Youth Outreach Project (YOP) Project outcomes, delivering a holistic service to clients involved with the youth justice system and impacted by serious youth violence, enabling them to move on to independence.
• To build and maintain  relationships with young people involved in the criminal justice system.
• The opportunity to take part in a innovative project that puts trauma at the heart of its delivery

This is a temporary position until April 2021.

Youth Participation Officer role, based in North London, paying up to £19.50 per hour

Your new company
An excellent opportunity has open up to work along side a large local authority in North London.

Your new role

• You will be engaged in activities to ensure the London Borough of Haringey meets its requirements relating to young people's participation in education, employment and training and Raising the Participation Age as outlined in statutory guidance.
• This includes assisting with the tracking, monitoring and supporting young people into positive destinations.
• You may be responsible for delivering specific activities that contribute to the RPA agenda i.e. employer workshops, careers events, NEET (Not in Education Employment or Training) events and re-engagement activity.
• Support the RPA Progression Adviser in the delivery of Statutory responsibilities based around RPA, NEETs, Participation and the September Guarantee process.
• To help to develop pathways to identify young people who have no offer of learning, or at risk of being NEET, and ensure they receive appropriate support

What you'll need to succeed

• Enhanced DBS.
• Experience working in 14-19 education or training and or Youth Work (up to 25 for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
• Experience of providing careers advice and guidance to a range of audiences.
• To be able to build effective partnerships and productive working relationships.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive rate
• Full time hours - 36 per week
• Long term temp contract

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Job Description

New Arrival Support Worker & Residential Volunteer (Male)
Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location: Based in Baca main office and at home for newly arrived young people in Loughborough. There will be travel throughout Loughborough and Leicester. The role may require travel to wider areas of the East Midlands and the UK.

Hours: 25 hours per week, which includes evening and weekend work

Salary Band: £18,000 to £22,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wifi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent

Overall Purpose

• To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength and dignity and invest hope for their futures. 
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.
• To enable young people to learn necessary life skills to live safely and productively as they transition into indepedent adulthood. 
• To lead by example and be a positive role model, inspiring Hope in the young people to rebuild their lives for a better future.
• The role is a male residential role based in a house with a maximum of 4 male unaccompanied forced migrant young people who have been through a very traumatic past. The residential element of the role is compensated with free accommodation, utilities, wifi and council tax. 

Please read attached Job description in detail before applying. Once an expression of interest has been made, an email with an application form will be sent and this needs to returned completed for the interest to be taken forward. 

Interviews will be week commencing the 28th of September 2020. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

As a community charity, Oasis’s local hubs encompass a variety of integrated and diverse community projects, which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community. 

Oasis Hub Hadley is excited to be seeking a motivated Community Youth Worker to deliver a full programme of activities and opportunities that support the personal and social development of the children and young people within their local communities.  Activities will take place over two Oasis hub sites, both based in Enfield, North London.  You will be part of a large, friendly community hub team and supported by an experienced Youth Team Leader. 

Some of the key responsibilities within the role are:

• Deliver and oversee positive after school and evening youth activities in an active and vibrant youth club.
• Building appropriate relationships with, and supporting young people through 1:1 or group mentoring.
• Create pathways for inspiring young people to engage in positive volunteering opportunities.
• Writing reports of the impact and outcomes of your activities.

Apart from having the ability to build a rapport with young people and understanding the current issues that effect them , you could be successful in this role if you: 

• Have a recognised qualification in youth work and/or community work – minimum Level 1 or qualification by experience (experience in an education setting is an advantage).
• Experience of mentoring or working with young people in a community setting and on a 1:1 basis.
• Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time.

In return, Oasis can offer:

• Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
• A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

If you are interested in being part of this life-changing service and want to know more, please dowload the documents from this page or contact the Oasis UK team.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Friday 25th September 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st October 2020.

Full-time, 40 hours per week (1.0FTE)

1 year Fixed Term Contract

Salary £23,801 per annum (inc London Allowance)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Just for Kids Law is a dynamic charity working with and for children and young people to hold those with power to account and fight for wider reform. We do this by providing legal representation and advice, direct advocacy and support, and through strategic litigation, campaigning and equipping others to work for children’s rights.

We are recruiting for a Trainee Youth Advocate to join our Youth Advocacy team. The role of the Youth Advocate is to provide high quality, holistic advocacy support, amplifying the voice of children and young people in challenging situations and supporting them to communicate their wishes and feelings. The advocate also provides accurate information, including access to specialist support, to enable young people to make informed decisions. The advocate does this by; working relationally with young people; being a positive, reliable and boundaried professional; providing pastoral support where needed and supporting young people to be empowered to advocate for themselves. 

The successful candidates will be given in house training in how we work with our clients and will shadow our experienced Advocates as part of their development. As part of the eighteen-month contract they will complete a Level 3 qualification in Youth Advocacy.

Just for Kids Law believes in the value of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people from all ethnic, cultural, religious and social backgrounds: in particular, people from BAME, LGBTQI+, etc. We strive to create a diverse working environment where anyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

To apply, please complete (attached) application form.  CVs will not be accepted.

Closing time for all applications is 5pm on Monday,  28th September 2020.

Interviews will take place on Friday, 9th October 2020.

If you have not heard from us by 5th October 2020, you haven’t been successful for the interview.

Employment information

Job title: Trainee Youth Advocate

Contract term: Eighteen months

Location: Central London (currently Islington) 

Hours: 35 hours (full time)

Salary: £23,000

Pension: 5% per matching following probation. 4% matching during probation

Leave: A full time member of staff has 30 days annual leave which includes three days to be taken at Christmas in addition to bank holidays (usually 8)

Probation period: 6 months

Salary: Payment method: Payment is made by electronic transfer on or shortly before the 28th of each calendar month covering payment for that same calendar month.

Training: The trainee programme includes obtaining a Level 3 qualification in Advocacy.

One day per week (7 hours) will be dedicated to this course.

Staff support: The package of support provided includes group reflective practice, clinical supervision and managerial supervision.                                                                                                             

These details are provided for information only and do not form part of an employment contract or job offer.