Youth Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUTH LEADER

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB: To organise and deliver engaging activities which will support the educational, physical and emotional needs of Deaf and hard of hearing young people aged 11-17 years. You are also required to provide support to individuals if required, for them to advance development in all aspects of their lives.

Ideally you will be a British Sign Language user, however non signing applicants with vast youth work experience will be considered for this role if they are open to learning BSL. Communication support will be provided.

REPORTS TO: The CEO

Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience

Hours: 8 contracted hours per week, this is flexible which may suit someone looking for work within school hours. You would be required to work up to one full day a week during each school holiday period, with the exception of the summer programme when there will be four sessions instead of six.  We are open to discussion regarding holiday hours.

Length of contract: This role is a permanent

Starting date: ASAP

Place of work: Delivery of activities will be at various locations across Hertfordshire. You would be required to plan activities at the Phoenix office in Stevenage, to develop your knowledge and understanding of the charity and our work.

Benefits:  Flexible working where applicable, opportunities for occasional remote working, generous annual leave entitlement, option to opt in to our pension scheme

Key Role

• Plan and deliver monthly Saturday activities and youth school holiday programmes in collaboration with Phoenix membership and staff team. Alongside this you will also plan and deliver weekly session(s) within Hertfordshire schools for d/Deaf students and support our DofE work when required.
• Provide individual support for young people as required.
• To provide activities for d/Deaf young people that will help them expand their knowledge, life skills, opportunities and social circles and wellbeing.
• Always ensure the safeguarding and safety of supervised young people.

Main responsibilities:

• Form professional and positive relationships with Young People and their Parents/Carers
• Provide engaging activities, being creative in your methods of engagement.
• Promote young people’s independence, sense of inclusion and empowerment.
• Be empathic and understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable young people.
• Work effectively with other team members and external partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for members.
• Risk assess the environment and activities to ensure the safety and safeguarding of members at all times.
• Design promotional material and promote activities through a range of channels (support available for this if required.)
• Work within budget, ensuring spend approval is sought.
• To always provide a professional and friendly service.

Training

• You will hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field such as Youth Work, Teaching, Health and Social Care.
• Undertake Safeguarding training and deliver on the responsibilities of this role.
• Undertake any other training as identified.

Other

• Manage working hours effectively.
• Attend and contribute to management supervision and team meetings when required.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and referrals as set out in Phoenix safeguarding policy.
• Comply with all of Phoenix policies and health and safety regulations.
• You will be a fun, positive and supportive individual, wanting to help make a positive difference to the lives of d/Deaf young people.
• You must hold a clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle as travel across Hertfordshire is necessary for this role. Some young people may require transport support to enable access; this is dependent on staff travel routes and activity location.
• Anything else as required, in connection with supporting young people in their development and wellbeing.
• This role is subject to a three-month probationary period.