National Citizens Service
Accrington Stanley Community Trust are recruiting temporary autumn staff for the roles of NCS Team Leader (1 vacancy) and NCS Assistant Team Leader (1 vacancy).
We are looking for passionate individuals who are ready to build up their experience with a demanding role as part of an intensive Autumn NCS programme. This role is suitable for a dynamic and confident person with experience of working with groups of young people, and who is able to both motivate them and command their respect. NCS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity open to all 16 & 17 year olds in England that helps them build skills for work and life, whilst taking on new challenges and meeting new friends.
The groups are composed of approximately 12-15 young people and the leader will be expected to work under the direction of the NCS Officer and assist with the pastoral care and support the development of the young people. Previous experience would be welcome but is not essential.
This role would be suitable for anyone interested in youth work who may wish to develop their skills and expertise in this area as well as benefiting from this experience.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be to;
- Lead, inspire and take responsibility for the pastoral care for a group of participants, ensuring their safety and assisting their personal development throughout two weeks residential.
- Lead by example and get involved in outdoor and community volunteering activities, keeping the group motivated at all times.
- Work as part of a larger team of staff to support the planning and delivery of a Social Action Project.
- Work with and support all other staff to deal with any challenging behaviour from young people.
- Ensure that appropriate safeguarding, health & safety and other relevant policies are implemented and followed.
- Provide support to staff and young people in a variety of settings to ensure that they have a positive NCS experience.
- Work within the ethos of the NCS programme
Paid leave entitlement
No leave entitlement is payable
DBS Check
The post will be offered subject to satisfactory DBS clearance
Travel
No travel allowance is payable in this post – transfers to and from Residential will be provided for staff and young people by coach
Disciplinary and grievance
ASCT Disciplinary and Grievance policy applies to this post
Training
Successful candidates are required to attend 3 training workshops in advance of the programme commencing – the training is mandatory and the salary includes payment for attending.
Equality and Diversity
The post holder must be aware of equality and diversity principles and comply with the ASCT equality and diversity procedures.
Health and Safety
All staff are responsible for the implementation of the health and safety procedures so far as it affects them, their colleagues and their team. The post holder is also expected to complete all risk assessments for their team’s activities and ensure the safety of the young people and staff within their team throughout the programme.
Title: NCS Programme Team Leader
Dates and Hours of work
You will be allocated a team and a start date.
Training, planning and induction with your team;
- Mandatory training / meetings up to 3 sessions prior to event
- Thursday 13th October NCS Staff meeting
- Thursday 20th October, Meet Greet and Games Night. 5-7pm
- Thursday 27th October Information evening 5- 7pm
Phase one (Sunday 30th October- Wednesday 2nd November) – Outward bound residential at Rock UK, Newcastleton.
Phase two (Thursday 3rdth November- Saturday 5th November) – Social Action Planning week at Accrington Stanley FC.
Phase three (Saturday 12th November – Sunday 13th November) – – Social Action Delivery in local area. Varied times as chosen by group.
Phase four (Saturday 19th November) Graduation at the Accrington Stanley vs Stevenage game.
In addition, you will be expected to attend the graduation which will be included in the mandatory sessions above.
Salary
Basic Pay
Attending training days and keep warm events- £20
Phase 1 outdoor residential – £140
Phase 2 Social action planning – £55
Phase 3 social action delivery- £55
Phase 4 graduation – £20
Total – £290
Performance payments
Completion of social action project – £15
100% turn ups to all phases – £15
Timely completion of all paperwork- £15
At least 80% attendance at graduation- £15
Total- £60
Total (basic and performance)= £350
How to Apply
To apply send your CV to kathryn.hoyle@stanleytrust.co.uk
Essential
- DBS Cleared
- Able to attend a residential
- To participate in activities
The closing date is 23th September 2016.
Title: NCS Programme Assistant Team Leader
Dates and Hours of work
You will be allocated a team and a start date.
Training, planning and induction with your team;
- Mandatory training / meetings up to 3 sessions prior to event
- Thursday 13th October NCS Staff meeting
- Thursday 20th October, Meet Greet and Games Night. 5-7pm
- Thursday 27th October Information evening 5- 7pm
Phase one (Sunday 30th October- Wednesday 2nd November) – Outward bound residential at Rock UK, Newcastleton.
Phase two (Thursday 3rdth November- Saturday 5th November) – Social Action Planning week at Accrington Stanley FC.
Phase three (Saturday 12th November – Sunday 13th November) – – Social Action Delivery in local area. Varied times as chosen by group.
Phase four (Saturday 19th November) Graduation at the Accrington Stanley vs Stevenage game.
In addition, you will be expected to attend the graduation which will be included in the mandatory sessions above.
Salary
Basic Pay
Attending training days and keep warm events- £15
Phase 1 outdoor residential – £100
Phase 2 Social action planning – £35
Phase 3 social action delivery- £35
Phase 4 graduation – £15
Total – £200
Performance payments
Completion of social action project – £10
100% turn ups to all phases – £10
Timely completion of all paperwork- £10
At least 80% attendance at graduation- £10
Total- £40
Total (basic and performance)= £240
How to Apply
To apply send your CV to kathryn.hoyle@stanleytrust.co.uk
Essential
- DBS Cleared
- Able to attend a residential
- To participate in activities
The closing date is 23rd September 2016.
