NCS Autumn Job Vacancy
The next deadline for staffing applications is Sunday 25th September 2015.
Title: Programme Assistant Team Leader
Location: Accrington Stanley Community Trust, Oswaldtwistle, North West.
Length of role: 4 days plus training
Dates: 26/10/16- 29/10/16 plus training days.
Payment: £200 (4 day role plus training) fixed contract
Accrington Stanley Community Trust is looking for passionate individuals who are ready for a demanding role as part of an intensive autumn 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.
This is an excellent opportunity to be involved with an exciting programme which has tangible results for the young people involved. The roles are demanding and fast-paced but highly rewarding. These roles will require a 5 day commitment during October (26th Oct – 30th Oct).
This is an excellent opportunity to be involved with an exciting programme which has tangible results for the young people involved. The roles are demanding and fast-paced but highly rewarding. These roles will require a 5 day commitment during October (26th Oct – 30th Oct).
The groups are composed of approximately 12-15 young people and the leader will be expected to work under the direction of the NCS Team Leader 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;
• Assist the NCS Team Leader, 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 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
• Assist the NCS Team Leader, 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 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
To apply send your CV to kathryn.hoyle@stanleytrust.co.uk
Essential
- DBS Cleared
- Able to attend a residential
- To participate in activities
Desirable
- Experience working with young people
- Leadership skills
- Related study
- Ability to relate to young people
Contact details
Please contact – kathryn.hoyle@stanleytrust.co.uk
Phone number – 01254 304071