Job Description

ABOUT

N-Gage is a Manchester based charity that gives young people at risk of educational or social exclusion opportunities and skills to achieve their full potential.

Working in partnership with schools, Greater Manchester Police, Manchester City Council, and other partners we provide highly successful, flexible, and targeted approaches to anti-social behaviour and educational exclusion.

Founded by Christie Spurling (MBE, FRSA) in 2006 in response to his own experiences of educational exclusion. N-Gage is now staffed by a growing team of passionate youth workers who combine creative skills and a commitment to young people with a range of projects and programmes across Greater Manchester.

N-Gage believes it is vital that young people attain the full benefit from their education and take responsibility for their behaviour. The charity strives to develop positive citizenship through school's work and detached youth work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of the Youth Work Lead is to lead and creatively plan and design in detail the daily delivery of all Catalyst youth sessions. In the evening, you will work with wider members of the Catalyst staff team to ensure that individual sessions are scheduled appropriately and delivered effectively. You will need to be an experienced and confident person to support our existing team and be responsive to community needs whilst offering an excellent, consistent service to young people.

You will be a good communicator and will need to be organised and responsible for accurate reporting back on projects. As Youth & Community Worker, you will be required on occasion to drive a minibus and possibly our N-Gage youth vehicles. Full training will be given.

MAIN DUTIES

• Regular face-to-face contact with young people from all backgrounds and ages.
• Planning events and one-off activities for young people.
• Design and buy resources for weekly sessions and ensure resources are kept updated and fully stocked.
• Undertake at least three weekly Catalyst evening sessions.
• Run and expand our Transform, Revolution, and residential days.
• Passionately encourage the development of young people holistically and always positively impact their lives by modelling appropriate behaviour.
• Be an enthusiastic ambassador of N-Gage, actively seeking to increase the profile and support base through financial giving of the charity by networking and attending meetings.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• A full UK driving licence and own car.
• History of working in youth work & mentoring role with young people.
• Fully conversant with principles and practice of Safeguarding, Health & Safety and First Aid.
• Be able to communicate effectively to young people.
• Experience of working with, and ability to develop partnerships with other agencies including Police, Local Council & local Churches.
• High level of organisational skills.
• Ability to follow and carry out set tasks/assignments, with limited supervision.
• To be able to relate to diverse groups of young people.
• Be able to interact with all stakeholders and service users with high standards of behaviour and conduct.
• To adapt quickly and take responsibility when required to.
• To handle confidential information appropriately.

DESIRABLE

• Formal qualifications in youth work.
• Previous experience of inner-city youth work.
• Creative Skills – music, dance, arts etc.
• Experience of creative work with youth in the community.
• Previous experience of working with volunteers in a community setting.
• Awareness of the main providers of apprenticeships for young people.

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

This centre is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of its patrons and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS check and references will need to be returned prior to commencement of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

N-Gage is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All staff and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).

BENEFITS

• Government backed pension scheme available.
• 28 Days Annual Leave (pro rata) with Christmas/ Birthday off as additional leave days gifted by the Charity.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 32 per week

Salary: £19,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/06/2023
Reference ID: NGYWT

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