POST TITLE: Youth Work Manager
JOB PURPOSE: The Youth Work manager will have responsibility for
the management and development of the youth
programme, maximising the use of the Centre by
young people for agreed purposes, in line with the
organisation’s policies.
SALARY: £30,239 per annum plus 5% pension
contribution and Benenden Healthcare.
HOURS: 35 hours per week - up to 3 evenings per week and
regular weekend commitments.
CONTRACT: Funded by EA until March 2025 (thereafter subject to EA grant funding).
JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Work Manager will have responsibility for the management and development of YMCA Newcastle’s youth programme. The Youth Work manager will have responsibility for the development of youth work initiatives with young people and other agencies in the wider Newcastle area. The Youth Work Manager will have responsibility for the management of youth work staff, ‘Empower to Transform’ staff and volunteer team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Community Youth Work degree or similar
qualification.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 3 years Full-Time youth
work experience within the last 10 years in
a range of settings. e.g. youth club, group
work, schools etc.
OR
Five years substantial Part-Time
experience within the last 10 years (20+
hours per week).
- 3 years experience of managing Staff and/or Volunteers.
- Experience in promoting the participation of young people.
- Minimum of 1 years experience in managing budgets.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the Youth Service
Curriculum.
- Knowledge of the needs of young people in
the Newcastle Area.
- Knowledge of Education Authority funding
and reporting systems.
- Knowledge of key organisations in Newcastle that may support the delivery
of YMCA’s programme
- Hold a valid driver’s license and have
access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately
maintained and insured for YMCA
business)
or other suitable forms of transport which
will enable the successful candidate to fulfil the requirements of the post to the
satisfaction of YMCA Newcastle
- Ability to assess needs and prioritise work.
- Confident in the delivery of youth work
programmes in formal and informal
settings.
- Proficient in the use of IT programmes
including: Word, Excel, Google etc
- Initiative and ability to plan and develop
own work
- Excellent Interpersonal and
Communication skills.
Closing Date: Monday 28th October, 12 Noon.
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