Princes Trust Team Leader/ Youth Outreach Worker

Todds Leap are inviting candidates to apply for the Role of;

Youth Community Outreach Worker/Princes Trust Team Leader

Focused on overseeing the development and delivery of high quality and dynamic education and community outreach programmes. With particular focus for;

Developing the schools market by forming a collaborative approach to schools to help contribute to education and learning and creating a suitable package for delivery.

A emphasis on delivery of training to the NEETs sector, including the delivery and management of Princes Trust programmes.

Growing and developing the training sector of the business, incorporating new training programmes and maximising our share of the training market.

Developing and growing our links within the T;BUC programme and working with communities of all community backgrounds.

Creating links with schools and in particular shared education projects to facilitate team bonding days.

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Skills and Knowledge:

A strong understanding of the challenges young people our target groups face

Knowledge of local provision for disadvantaged young people

Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of external and internal customers

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

The ability to work on own initiative to find creative solutions to problems

A strong awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and the ability to translate these into effective action

A strong awareness and understanding of Community safety at local, regional and national level

Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and processes

Knowledge of relevant, local community networks and provision for young people

Knowledge of the benefits system and how it impacts young people

Knowledge of processes for administration and verification of qualifications/accreditation

Experience:

Experience of managing relationships with external organisations and stakeholders

Experience of working directly with young people including vulnerable persons

Experience of quality management

Experience of using e-mail, internet, word-processing and spreadsheet packages, accurately and with good attention to detail

Provide a mentoring role to junior staff and young persons

The wider developments and issues effecting Community Safety

Identifying individual training needs and organising training programmes

Leading and motivating others in the community.

Experience of working within a target driven environment

Experience of sourcing positive outcomes for disadvantaged young people and gaining evidence for funders

Behaviours:

Approachable – will be open minded and value diversity

Non-judgemental – will focus on the potential not the past

Inspiring – will lead by example

Empowering – will enable positive change

Passionate about the company’s goals and delivering excellence