About the Role
Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Team Leader for a fixed term of one year to cover maternity leave who will be responsible for developing, refining, and implementing an informal curriculum that meets the diverse needs of learners, while supervising and supporting group work staff to promote their professional growth and wellbeing. Your role ensures the planning and facilitation of group sessions that support the personal, social, emotional, and academic development of young people, and you will oversee the creation and implementation of activities that engage young people and help them build essential life skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure a high-quality programme of group work that includes vocational, PSHE and enrichment elements.
• Implement and monitor quality standards across group work and educational programmes.
• Achieve and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collect and analyse statistical data to inform decision-making.
• Monitor learner progress, ensuring individual learning plans are effectively managed.
• Supervise, manage, and support group work staff, ensuring their professional development and wellbeing.
• Ensure contract compliance and adherence to educational regulations with a particular focus on student achievement outcomes.
• Develop and manage relevant budgets, ensuring financial efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Recognised teaching qualification at Level 3 or above
OR
• Level 3 Youth Work qualification as recognised by the JNC Report for Youth and Community Workers
OR
• Educated to Level 3 in a related discipline with relevant experience of supporting young people with young people with SEND, learning difficulties, disabilities, and complex needs.
• Safeguarding training and experience in addressing safeguarding concerns in line with agreed procedures and protocol.
YCSW has an excellent employee offer which includes:
• Excellent holiday package of 25 days per year plus BH with flexible working.
• Sickness allowance
• Employee assistance programme offering a range of services.
• Eye tests
• People Pension
• Opportunities for training and career development including vocational courses/apprenticeship.
Application Details:
Applications should be made using a YCSW application form. CVs will not be considered.
If you would like further information, please contact Clive Ansell 07530 263493 or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
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About us
Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.
Safeguarding Statement
YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
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