Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside (GCLM)
Job Description & Person Specification
Job Title: |
Youth and Development Coordinator
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Service: |
Communities
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Hours of work: |
Full Time (36.25 hours per week)
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Pattern of work:
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Flexible hours to meet the needs of the project. This will involve occasional evening and weekend work. |
Office base:
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@TheGrange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool FY3 7RW |
Work locations: |
Blackpool
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Salary: |
£20,452
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Reporting to: |
@TheGrange Project Manager
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Responsible for: |
Not applicable
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Type of Contract:
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Fixed term to 31 March 2021 (with possibility of extension, subject to available funding) |
Benefits |
Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme Annual Holidays (25 days) + 1 additional gratuity day for Christmas closure + Public Holidays Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role Employee Assistance Programme Appropriate training provided |
BACKGROUND
@TheGrange is a thriving community centre located in Grange Park, Blackpool. Recently refurbished it includes a community farm, café and shop as well as a pharmacy, a convenience store, a library and a community theatre space. @TheGrange is managed on behalf of Blackpool Council and the Grange Park local community by Groundwork.
We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator to lead on our targeted work supporting people on Grange Park. The role will involve the delivery of range of activities to young people involved in a variety of new groups within the centre. In addition to this the successful candidate would be tasked with wider development and engagement work within the centre to support as many people as possible.
For more information about Groundwork and the @TheGrange project please see https://www.groundwork.org.uk/projects/at-the-grange/?hub=140
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator that is excited by the idea of working with the community at a grass roots level – and who has the skills and expertise to help them achieve transformational change.
Applicants must be dynamic and creative and will be required to engage and support local people in an effective and collaborative way. The role will include:
This role requires a clear DBS check.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Youth Development
To deliver a range of activities to different groups of young people supporting their personal development, health and wellbeing and inclusion within the local community.
2. Engaging Local People
To develop a programme of outreach activities that engage the local community in the development and delivery of @TheGrange.
3. Empowering Local People
To support local residents to take an active role in delivering services form @TheGrange andtake a lead on managing groups on site.
4. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Trust, by funders or by the line manager.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Note:
This is a description of the job as it is currently envisaged at the date noted in the footer. It is the Trust’s practice to review, from time to time, employee job descriptions and to revise them to ensure that they relate to the job that is being performed and/or to incorporate any changes being proposed. Any changes will be led by your line manager in consultation with you and any amendments will be approved by the relevant Service Director. You will have the opportunity, and are expected, to fully participate in such discussions. This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties,as it is recognised that jobs may change over time. Should the duties change significantly, the post and salary level will be fully reviewed.
Person Specification (requirements to carry out this role)
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Essential (E)Desirable (D) |
Assessment Method |
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Education, Training & Qualifications
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GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C or above (or equivalent)
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E |
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A |
Recent Safeguarding training
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E |
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Nationally recognised Youth Work qualification
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First Aid at work certificate
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Community Development qualification
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Experience
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E |
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A / I |
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Experience of designing and delivering activities with young people
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E |
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Leading community groups to self-manage through 1:1 support and mentoring
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A / I |
Managing health and safety and developing risk assessments
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E |
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Managing multiple small projects to meet deadlines
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A / I |
Knowledge
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An understanding of the purpose of @TheGrange
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Knowledge of relevant funding streams |
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A good understanding of Data Protection and handling personal data in the office and on site.
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Knowledge of the local area and common issues faced within the local community
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Skills and Abilities
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Pro-active, self-motivated and confident.
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E |
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Ability to act as both role model and team player.
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E |
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Work to deadlines, completing work to a high standard
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Good communication skills and ability to relate to people from a range of backgrounds.
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E |
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Creatively able to solve problems and design services that support a broad range of participants.
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E |
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Computer literate including, internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and social media
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E |
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Good level of numeracy, literacy and financial management skills
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E |
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Personal Qualities and Commitments |
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A commitment to understand and follow all GCLM Core Policies in all work practices.
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E |
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A demonstrable commitment to the aims and objectives of Groundwork, ensuring awareness of the up to date Mission and Vision Statements.
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E |
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Willingness and ability to support the service team out of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as and when required.
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E |
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A / I |
Able to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy and tact when met with challenging situations |
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Committed to personal development
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E |
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I |
Assessment Key:
A (application form), I (interview), P (presentation), E (exercise), R (role play)
Note to applicant:
Should you have any questions about the assessment methods, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources on 01942 821444 who will be happy to answer any questions and/or address any special requirements.
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