Youth Work Team Leader

Calman Young Peoples Service (part of New Start Highland), Abriachan Forest Trust and Moniack Mhor are working in partnership to deliver CashBack Hub X, an exciting new youth work initiative creating welcoming, youth led spaces where young people can relax, connect and explore new interests.

Regular sessions offer opportunities to meet others, share a meal and take part in a range of creative indoor and outdoor activities, including filmmaking, pottery, woodwork, cooking, outdoor adventure and creative arts. Youth workers will build trusted relationships, supporting young people to try new activities, make positive choices and reduce isolation and boredom.

As Team Leader you will:

· Plan, deliver and report on the project, meeting outputs and targets

· Lead the Project Team and promote collaboration across partner organisations

· Develop youth work across Calman Young Peoples Service, part of New Start Highland

· Design and deliver youth work programmes that meet young people’s needs

· Involve young people in planning and decisions about Hub X

· Build youth work and CLD skills across the team and partner organisations

· Establish consistent assessment, evaluation and reporting processes

· Recruit young people and work with referral partners to meet their needs

· Promote the project across relevant media

· Coordinate volunteers and professionals delivering creative activities

· Apply Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and other policies

· Take responsibility for ongoing professional development

· Undertake other reasonable duties as required

We want to hear from you if you have:

· Proven youth work experience supporting and empowering young people

· Understanding of what engages young people and the challenges they face

· Knowledge of youth work and CLD principles and their practical application

· Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with young people and community partners

· Experience managing, supporting and motivating staff and volunteers

· Strong organisation and project planning skills, including monitoring progress and meeting deadlines

· Confidence representing the partnership externally

· Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in project delivery

· Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child and adult protection

· Third-sector knowledge and partnership-building skills

· Resilience and flexibility, including evening work

· A collaborative, team-focused approach

· Microsoft Office skills

· Full driving licence and access to a car (mileage paid)

· Appointment subject to a PVG check

Please note salary quoted will be pro rata based on 28 hours (0.8fte)

To apply, please provide the following:

o A covering letter explaining why you are interested in this position, highlighting your relevant experience, and indicating how you meet the requirements of the role. This letter should be no more than two sides of A4.

o A CV

Pay: £31,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person