This is a Hybrid role, with a combination of home working, community-based work and regular travel to sites within the Buckinghamshire area such as, Aylesbury and High Wycombe.
For the full job description & recruitment pack, please visit our website www.caudwellyouth.org/careers
To make a full application, please send your CV & one side of A4 covering letter letting us know why you are interested in this position and provide information on any relevant experience that may assist your application to [email protected]
PURPOSE OF ROLE
Caudwell Youth exists to level the playing field for Young People at risk.
To change this, we:
- Shape Futures: person-centred support through long-term volunteer mentoring and targeted intervention
- Shape Community: positively impacting the community by connecting people together
- Shape Change: reduce stigma, amplify youth voice and demonstrate best practice in the sector
Our core service is a person-centred volunteer mentoring service, delivered across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Slough, Milton Keynes and Luton, for up to 18 months.
We also offer a short term intervention programme, in Buckinghamshire. The Shaping Futures programme 8 - 12 weeks of targeted work to support reduction in offending behaviour.
The Operations Team play a key role in achieving this vision.
You will be responsible for ensuring the Charity achieves its aims and objectives and fulfils its operational plan effectively by providing high quality support services, providing person centred long- term mentoring for young people.
On appointment, you are expected to have:
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working with young people in formal or informal settings
- Experience working with statutory services to support at-risk young people
- Experience planning and delivering activities or support services for young people
- Experience working to agreed delivery targets, monitoring outcomes, and report writing
- Full UK driving licence with no endorsements or convictions, eligible for business insurance
Desirable
- Experience of liaising and relationship building with local networks
- Hold a Certificate in Youth Work and Community Practice or a relevant equivalent (minimum Level 2 - JNC, NYA, or equivalent)
Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of young people services in the UK
- Strong understanding of young people at-risk and trauma-informed practice
- Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection procedures
- Knowledge of local referral pathways and support services
- Basic experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems (Beacon CRM)
- Excellent presentation skills to external stakeholders
Personal Attributes:
- Strong people skills: demonstrates empathy, leads by example, and contributes to positive team culture
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Positive attitude with proactive and flexible approach to work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while accepting guidance and supervision
- Resilience and ability to manage challenging situations
- Cultural competency and awareness of diverse communities
You will have key and major responsibility for coordinating service areas and develop the Charity’s programmes, supported by your line manager. One of your key roles will be developing positive working relationships with key partner organisations.
Pay: From £28,738.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire)
