Denis Law Legacy Trust is a registered children’s charity that operates and delivers free to access programmes and positive destination activities for young people in Aberdeen.
Our activities currently engage with over 30,000 annual participations across a range of age groups and include a variety of opportunities which contribute to reductions in instances of youth crime and anti-social behaviour; improved health and wellbeing within young people; enhanced positive destinations whilst encouraging inclusivity through sport, physical activity and creative endeavour.
This exciting role will lead the development and delivery of our Denis Law’s Academy programme, working directly with young people from our DLLT communities across Aberdeen. Taking a young person-centred approach, you will engage with participants to identify the personal, practical and social barriers that impact their health, wellbeing and ability to achieve their potential. Working collaboratively with young people, partners and relevant agencies, the role will coordinate and enhance Academy activities that promote positive health and wellbeing, build confidence, resilience and essential life skills, and create opportunities for personal growth. You will utilise both evidence-based and innovative approaches to support young people to overcome challenges, strengthen their sense of inclusion and belonging, and empower them to access opportunities that enable them to thrive.
You will have experience of delivering sport for development programming within areas of multiple deprivation, working with young people and providing leadership to volunteers. You will also possess health and safety knowledge with a strong commitment to customer care. You will be up to date with developments in the field and hold a full clean driving license. Relevant youth work qualifications and NGB coaching awards are also desirable.
Enthusiasm and motivational skills are a must, as is the ability to relate well to young people from various backgrounds. In short, we’re looking for candidates with energy, drive and dynamism who are committed to playing a major role in the running of the Denis Law Academy programme, supporting our Streetsport programme and helping provide excellent service to both its partners and more importantly the young people of Aberdeen.
This is a full time, permanent role funded by Denis Law legacy Trust and the Wood Foundation, working in partnership with RGU.
You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave, onsite nursery, sports centre as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Development Manager (DM)
RESPONSIBLE FOR: – Streetsport Coaches, programme participants and volunteers
PURPOSE OF POST: To coordinate and develop Denis Law’s Academy, supporting young people to improve their wellbeing, build resilience and life skills, and overcome barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential and accessing positive opportunities.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Use data, evaluation and information to identify young people’s needs, issues and barriers. Deliver best practice including learning from local/national organisations working in youth development, health and well-being and employability to support the development of young people’s crucial ‘soft skills' and mental resilience and other relevant activities.
2. Develop and coordinate the DLLT programme - Denis Law’s Academy. Uses sport and wellbeing to empower young people within the DLLT community into further youth engagement opportunities, positive activities, and lifelong learning.
3. Working with the DM, access and help deliver appropriate training in the relevant ‘best practice’ methods and resources to support young people; establish training for staff and volunteers to support effective delivery of new approaches, build the volunteer base and support the delivery of the Youth Forum (Granite City Speaks)
4. Build on the trust, support and resources within the DLLT communities, partner organisations and the DLLT network to explore/develop new opportunities to Denis Law’s Academy and to bring additional expertise, resources and opportunities to young people.
5. Plan and lead, safe, inclusive Streetsport sessions and other DLLT operations that work closely with young people. Support and carry out an integral planning, monitoring and evaluation process supported by RGU expertise that effectively contributes to measuring the impact and desired outcomes of the targeted work.
6. Actively support and positively respond to supervisory direction and guidance, attend, and support the delivery of quarterly staff training, and carry out any other related duties as required by the COO and DM.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Relevant Degree
Full driving licence
Up to date Child Protection/wellbeing certification
Knowledge and skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Enthusiasm and motivational skills
Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures as well as safeguarding measures
Experience
Vast experience of working with young people and supporting their personal development
Sport programme delivery experience, in areas of multiple deprivation
Leading a team of volunteers
Experience in a customer service role
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
NGB Sport Coaching Awards
Recognised First Aid Certificate
Recognized Youth work qualifications
Knowledge and skills
Ability to utilise available computer applications including word processing, databases and spreadsheets
Experience
Youth Work experience
Line management of individuals and teams
Partnership working
Behaviour 1: Service Delivery - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers’ expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards
Behaviour 2: Pastoral Care and Welfare - Experience of calming and reassuring those with work/study related problems who may be experiencing distress and dealing with difficult welfare situations or confidential matters
Behaviour 3: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey straightforward information in a clear and accurate manner
Behaviour 4: Decision Making - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others
Behaviour 5: Initiative and Problem Solving - Experience of using initiative and creativity to resolve problems, identifying practical and suitable solutions.
Behaviour 6: Team Development - Experience of providing advice or guidance to new starts delivering training or instruction to others on specific tasks or activities
