Job Description
*All applicants MUST complete a HideOut Youth Zone Application Form (found at www.hideoutyouthzone.org/vacancies/) and email together with a copy of your up-to-date CV to[email protected] . Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.*
THE ROLE
As a senior member of the delivery team, you will be responsible for HideOut’s Junior Club offer (young people aged 8-12), ensuring there is a high-quality, creative, and fun programme in place which focuses on the needs of young people. Your role will ensure the programme is in line with HideOut’s aspirations to provide young people with the best possible experiences and opportunities.
You will be passionate about putting young people first and will successfully lead a team of youth workers and
volunteers in a fast-paced environment to deliver open access youth provision to hundreds of young people on a weekly basis, impacting thousands over the year. You will oversee the team in delivering a range of activities set to inspire young people to express themselves through informal learning and gaining skills for life.
As well as leading weekly open access provision, you will also be responsible for coordinating and delivering
HideOut’s Holiday programme which runs during school holidays for our Junior members.
As well as leading the Junior Club and Holiday Club provision, you will at times be required to work across all areas of the Youth Zone. This would see you at times supporting other sessions within the Youth Zone (Senior Club and
Sunday Club), ensuring you understand the entire Youth Zone provision and ensuring the transition of Juniors to Senior Club is a smooth and effective process.
THE PERSON
You will have experience of:
- Working with young people aged 8 to 12 years in a range of settings, including open access youth work
- Be able to engage vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people
- Have experience of managing a staff team including volunteers and experience of dealing with safeguarding issues within a multi-agency setting
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to young people and have the ability to engage and build positive relationships
- Be passionate about the aims and mission of HideOut Youth Zones and East Manchester.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
WHY WORK FOR HIDEOUT
This is truly a fantastic opportunity to be part of the HideOut team and to help to create a long-lasting legacy for young people in the area. The benefits of working for HideOut include an onsite fitness suite, 33 days annual leave pro rata, learning & development opportunities, branded workwear and Employee Assistance Programme (to see all benefits please view the job details page below).
The strength of HideOut and the OnSide network of Youth Zones is the diversity of its people; we place huge value on equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, communities and abilities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
** Please complete a HideOut Youth Zone Application Form found here https://www.hideoutyouthzone.org/vacancies/youth-club-coordinator-junior-and-holiday-club/ and email together with a copy of your up-to-date CV to [email protected]. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted. **
Closing date for applications: 12pm, Friday 16th June 2023
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STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Salary: £26,626 to £28,917 (band 6)
Hours: 40 hours per week (including evenings & weekends)
Location: HideOut Youth Zone
Closing Date: 16/06/2023
Job Type: Full time
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,626.00-£28,917.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/06/2023