Youth Engagement OfficerMiddlesbrough FC
Description
About The Role
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Due to expected high application volumes, we regret that we cannot provide feedback to those who are not shortlisted.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Liam Watson (Social Inclusion Manager) 07523 697276, [email protected].
Working Pattern: Full-Time 37.5 hours a week including evening and occasional weekend work
Contract Type: Full-Time, fixed-term contract. 12 months
Salary: £26,227.50
Reports to: Social Inclusion Manager
Location: Southlands Community and Sports Hub
Job Outline:
Working as part of the Social Inclusion Team, the role will support the coordination
and delivery of Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation’s social inclusion
initiatives.
The role will include designing and delivering social inclusion interventions, relating
to needs for young people and adults such as anti-social behaviour and knife crime
as well as leading on our Youth Voice offer which includes the coordination of the
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation Youth Panel.
At the Foundation we are committed to living and embedding our core values
(quality, inspire, teamwork, inclusion and honesty and integrity), in how we deliver
our activity and interact with our partners and colleagues.
Role Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Plan, deliver and evaluate a range of sessions and activities that contribute to
our Social Inclusion strategic theme, including but not limited to Premier League
Kicks, United for Change, targeted mentoring and the Foundation’s Youth Panel
• With support, manage staff including progress towards targets, outcomes and
performance reviews
• Support the Social Inclusion Coordinators to design and adapt the content of
delivery to meet the needs of target groups for our social inclusion offer
• Deliver group activity and workshops related to social inclusion, such as antisocial
behaviour, knife crime and disability inclusion
• Plan, deliver and evaluate a range of initiatives, data gathering and activities
to achieve the outcomes for the United for Change youth social action project
based in Brambles Farm and Thorntree wards
• Support the Foundation’s Youth Panel Chair to ensure regular meetings take
place across the year
• Support the further development of Youth Panel members through training and
appropriate exit pathways
• Lead on regular data collection, monitoring and evaluation of all delivery
including completing monitoring reports to a high standard and within identified
deadlines
• Working with the relevant programme Coordinator, contribute to data and
impact measurement working with the Data and Impact Coordinator
• Supervise and lead a cohort of coaches and related staff on the Premier League
Kicks programme
• Develop a knowledge of all opportunities for young people in the community
and signpost accordingly
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, including
adapting resources and engagements to ensure equal opportunities for all
• Consult with the Designated Safeguarding Officer to understand and support
the complex safeguarding and risk requirements of delivery
• Consult with the Health and Safety Officer to understand and support the health
and safety needs and risk assessments of delivery
• Promote the vision, mission and core values of Middlesbrough Football Club
Foundation
About The Candidate
| Essential | Desirable | |
| Experience | • Experience of working and supporting young people from under-represented and vulnerable groups • Experience of working in the voluntary, community, education and/or sports sector • Experience of delivering sport, physical activity and workshops | • Experience of using data management systems • Previous experience working in or as part of a Youth Council/Panel |
| Qualifications | A good standard of • Youth Mental Health First | • Creating Safe Spaces Training |
| Specific Skills and Knowledge | Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding • Ability to form strong and effective working relationships • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt to a range of audiences • Ability to work creatively, brining ideas to life | |
| Additional Requirements | • A flexible approach to working hours to include evening and weekend work and ability to work/ visit a variety of locations other than immediate workplace on a regular basis • Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the Tees Valley • Be eligible to work in the UK • A satisfactory enhanced DBS check will need to be completed | • A valid driving licence, with access to own transport including business insurance and willingness to travel regularly within the Tees Valley |
Skills
- Management
- Leadership
