Youth Coordinator (p/time 30 hours per week)
Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about working with young people, with a drive to support all to reach their full potential? Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA) are recruiting a Youth Coordinator to help lead, deliver and shape high-quality youth programmes and activities at an exciting time, as the charity seeks to grow the impact of its work, making a life changing difference to the lives of vulnerable young people in Newham.
Background
AAA was founded in 2016 by Kevin Jenkins OBE, because of a longstanding desire to provide opportunities for disadvantaged young people. We deliver a wide range of projects and services based out of our youth hubs, the Terence Brown Arc in the Park in Canning Town and the Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub in Stratford, and across local communities in Newham via a programme of detached outreach work. Starting early, we work with children as young as 5 years old, right up to 19 as young people transition into early adulthood. Reflecting our approach that every young child and person deserves the best chance in life, our work now reaches over 850 children and young people every year, including large numbers who are vulnerable and at-risk.
The Role
The role offers an exciting opportunity to join AAA’s management and coordination team, playing a key part in supporting vulnerable young people to reach their full potential, whilst making a significant contribution to the development of our youth programmes. Initially recruited on a part time basis (30 hours per week/80% FTE), our aim is for the role to become full-time within the next year (depending on funding availability). Responsibilities include:
The successful candidate will bring a genuine passion for supporting young people, along with suitable experience in overseeing and facilitating high-quality youth programmes/activities. In return we offer:
This is a part time role (30 hours/4 days per week) with a salary range £26,000 to £30,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on qualications, skills and experience. Further details are contained in the Job Description and those interested in applying should complete the Application Form and submit via email to Jonny Boux, Chief Executive (jonny@theaaazone.com) before the closing date - 5pm Wednesday 2nd August 2023. Interviews are expected to take place during August, depending on availability. Please note only completed application forms submitted before the deadline will be accepted – no CVs.
Ambition Aspire Achieve is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people.
Background
AAA was founded in 2016 by Kevin Jenkins OBE, because of a longstanding desire to provide opportunities for disadvantaged young people. We deliver a wide range of projects and services based out of our youth hubs, the Terence Brown Arc in the Park in Canning Town and the Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub in Stratford, and across local communities in Newham via a programme of detached outreach work. Starting early, we work with children as young as 5 years old, right up to 19 as young people transition into early adulthood. Reflecting our approach that every young child and person deserves the best chance in life, our work now reaches over 850 children and young people every year, including large numbers who are vulnerable and at-risk.
The Role
The role offers an exciting opportunity to join AAA’s management and coordination team, playing a key part in supporting vulnerable young people to reach their full potential, whilst making a significant contribution to the development of our youth programmes. Initially recruited on a part time basis (30 hours per week/80% FTE), our aim is for the role to become full-time within the next year (depending on funding availability). Responsibilities include:
- Developing, overseeing and delivering targeted youth projects based out of our hubs, ensuring project milestones and outputs are met or exceeded in line with funding agreements.
- Monitoring and evaluating our targeted youth projects, providing reports to the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and key funders as required.
- Leading and line managing youth workers, enabling the delivery of high-quality youth work programmes
- Working collaboratively with key partners (e.g., schools, community stakeholders) to support the recruitment of young people and the effective delivery of provision.
- Mentoring young people by supporting positive behaviours and supporting the delivery of life-skills sessions
- Assisting young people in identifying progression opportunities and providing on-going transition support
- Liaising with parents/carers of young people participating in our projects, building strong relationships to support the development of service-users.
The successful candidate will bring a genuine passion for supporting young people, along with suitable experience in overseeing and facilitating high-quality youth programmes/activities. In return we offer:
- A generous holiday allowance and pension contribution.
- A friendly and supportive work environment that encourages all to thrive.
- Access to a brand-new employee assistance programme.
- Full DBS (enhanced) checks funded by the charity.
- Access to a comprehensive training programme to support personal and professional development.
- Flexibility wherever possible to suit individual needs.
This is a part time role (30 hours/4 days per week) with a salary range £26,000 to £30,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on qualications, skills and experience. Further details are contained in the Job Description and those interested in applying should complete the Application Form and submit via email to Jonny Boux, Chief Executive (jonny@theaaazone.com) before the closing date - 5pm Wednesday 2nd August 2023. Interviews are expected to take place during August, depending on availability. Please note only completed application forms submitted before the deadline will be accepted – no CVs.
Ambition Aspire Achieve is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people.
