Main Purpose:-
Reporting through to the Head of Operations, the YB Youth Club on Wheels Lead will be collectively responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction, focus and continuous improvement of the YB youth offer through its Youth Club On Wheels. They will also have overall responsibility for the ongoing recruitment, training and professional development of the part time YCOW Youth Work Team. You will work in collaboration with internal and external colleagues and other stakeholders from a variety of sectors with the aim of developing strong cross Sector Partnerships that further the aims and objectives of the charity.
You will provide inspirational leadership and strategic oversight to the YCOW Youth Work Team, manage relationships with key funders and partners, develop on existing but also establish new opportunities for children, young people and communities ensuring YB is fully embedded in the communities it serves. Through good community and youth led consultation, you will be able to discover, design and co-deliver a programme of high-quality open access and social action in a variety of communities and settings throughout the Greater Bristol area.
You will collectively work to ensure maximisation of the YCOW Youth Club On Wheels in various settings (e.g. community, schools etc). Working with the YB Fundraising Team you will ensure all Mobile delivery sessions are fully funded. You will lead on collaboration with local and national Partner Agencies to systematically and sustainably expand and ensure quality and consistency of our Mobile youth work offer.
You will be responsible for ensuring the YB Youth Club On Wheels is maintained to a high standard, remains compliant, legal and roadworthy (e.g. MOT, Road Tax, Insured etc) at all times. You will be the first point of contact for all matters relating to the YB Youth Club On Wheels.
You will have a depth and breadth of skills and competencies from management capabilities, through to strong communication and facilitation skills. You’ll be as comfortable inspiring children and young people as you will supporting youth workers, volunteers and feel at home working with budgets and bids as you will leading and developing a team.
Most of all you’ll believe in the power of good youth work and you’ll be absolutely committed to children and young people, ensuring that they can make the most of the opportunities that YB has to offer.
Key Responsibilities:
Person specification
The person suited to this new post will demonstrate that they:
Please read the following role profile and person specification. If you are excited about the possibility of joining our Team and making a real difference to the lives of young people and believe you have the required skills, experience and competencies, then complete and submit your job application.
Applications for this role will only be accepted on the correct application form, available at http://www.youngbristol.com, by request from hr@youngbristol.com, or by calling 0117 929 2513. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions!
Please send your completed application form to Young Bristol by email on hr@youngbristol.com or via post marked Private & Confidential to:
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BS14 Youth Centre,
Stockwood Lane,
Bristol,
BS14 8SJ