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NCS Assistant Team Leader - Poole

Posted on 2021-09-20

Location

Poole, United Kingdom
Job Description

NCS (National Citizen Service) is a government-backed initiative with a mission to equip 15-17 year olds with the confidence, skills and support they need to make a real difference in their communities. The aim is to encourage young people from different backgrounds to mix through a local, community-based programme.  

Twin offers a fixed-term contract and aims to provide longer employment consisting of a few waves. This is however, subject to the performance on the programme and young people numbers. For more details about our programme please click here.

Locations: Poole, Dorset

Salary rate : Residential £85/day; Non-Residential £71.25/day

About the role 

Providing support to young people taking part in the 2 week part-residential NCS (National Citizen Service) programme, working with other NCS colleagues ensure that all needs of the young people are met. You will work away from home on residential programmes in the first week (5 days), and the second week (5 days) will be based in a local community hub delivering a social action project.  

Assisting the team leader in a successfully delivery, both in and out of sessions. Establishing a rapport with young people in your team by being open, empathetic and approachable. Helping young people to maintain high levels of enthusiasm and engagement throughout their NCS journey.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely and effectively inspire and motivate a team of up to 16 diverse young people
  • Work closely with the Team leader to support the delivery of a set curriculum to a group of young people
  • Positively support all young people and maximise their NCS experience while on programme
  • Help with successful delivery NCS content and facilitate appropriate programme activity
  • Provide pastoral support to young people during NCS sessions, potentially across the duration of the programme, sometimes working on a more individualised basis supporting young people
  • Actively support programme delivery, including assisting team leader in planning engaging activities delivered either face-to-face or via virtual means (if necessary), and guided reflections in line with the NCS ethos, and assist with session plans’ adaptation to suit young people’s needs, group dynamics, environment and time available
  • Adhere to and ensure all policies and procedures are followed especially regarding safeguarding, consent, confidentiality, information sharing and data storage
  • Implement Health & Safety standards/procedures for each activity/event including COVID-19 guidance
  • Set and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with young people in your care, and maintain adequate levels of participant discipline
  • Represent NCS goals and values effectively with stakeholders (such as partnering charities)
  • Supervise young people during breaks, meal and free times, including night-time responsibilities during the residential programme
  • Adhere to the lights-out policy, and work with other staff to ensure the young people’s safety during the night
  • Attend staff meetings and training events, and complete NCS online modules as required

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Experience and understanding of the issues affecting young people
  • A desire/ambition to work with young people in a future career in youth work/teaching/youth sector
  • Good interpersonal skills with people at all levels, including young people, parent/guardians, community partners, professionals
  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • Ability to work in a highly pressured and fast paced environment
  • A problem solver who is able to adapt to a challenging and changing environment
  • Ability to create and foster an inclusive environment and support young people who are particularly vulnerable
  • A clear DBS check and satisfactory references
  • Experience or a willingness to work in a residential setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with young people, either in a voluntary/paid/family capacity 
  • Previous experience of NCS provision
  • Experience and/or knowledge of online delivery
  • A clean driving license and access to a vehicle (Dorset Only)  

This role is perfect for a highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter, looking to gain invaluable youth work and leadership experience.  

In light of Covid-19 Interviews may be undertaken via Microsoft Teams.  Following recent developments from COVID 19 you may see a delay in receiving feedback or interviews being scheduled.

Please Note:  The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK.


Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, where appropriate.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Note: You have to be 18 years old after 1st June 2022 before you can apply to work on the NCS programme. 

 

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