Community Cohesion Coach (Champions Mentor)

Job Title: Community Cohesion Coach (Champions Mentor)

Location: Poolfoot Farm Sports Complex, Butts Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 4HX

Hours of Work: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Reports to: Head of Community Engagement

Contract Status: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (To be extended pending confirmation of future funding)

Overview of Company: Fleetwood Town Community Trust (FTCT) is a vibrant and activecommunity project that aims to provide socially inclusive community, health and education engagement programmes which aim to make a difference to the lives of people within ourcommunities.

Purpose of Position: Champions is an intervention style programme that aims to reduce reoffending, by establishing positive relationships with young people. The programme isdelivered in community settings to divert young people away from crime.

Working as part of the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (VRN), specialist Champions Coaches from community clubs will engage young people. The Champions Coach createsand leads a development plan to assist the client in fulfilling their own goals relating to personal development, education, training and employment whilst also engaging in social & physical activities.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the delivery of the Champions programme, working a case load of young people.
• Effectively manage the caseload of referrals received from external stakeholders, i.e.Youth Offending Team.
• Mentor individuals with the aim of improving their health, goal setting and improvement of behaviour and attitude.
• Mentor and develop working relationships with the young people and their parent/guardians, relevant to the project area, signposting to additional internal andexternal activities.
• Complete and maintain individual learner plans, progress reviews and monitoring reportsfor each external funding organisation.
• Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, with the aim of identifying suitable referrals and providing further opportunities and workshops to those involved.
• Conduct 1:1 interventions and activities with individuals, identifying their needs through assessment and tailoring sessions to support them whilst managing risk.
• Ensure all activities are correctly monitored with the appropriate risk assessments, safeguarding and health and safety procedures put in place.
• To support with the collection of project and participant outcomes, through survey’s, case studies and other measuring tools across all project areas.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum of GCSE Level C or above within English, Maths and ICT
• Training and mentoring skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with a range of people and partners
• Excellent planning, organisational & time-management skills
• Competent IT skills (including Microsoft Office and monitoring platforms such asViews)
• Ability to work under own initiative and meet timescales
• Up-to-date Safeguarding and First Aid Qualifications (or willingness to complete within 3 months)

Desirable:

• NGB Level 2 or above
• Youth Work or Mentoring Level 2

Knowledge Required

Essential:

• Relevant knowledge of youth work locally
• Knowledge of local agencies to link in with
• Experience of engaging with young people in a youth setting
• Understanding of the importance of providing a high-quality experience for young people
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and equality principles, policies and procedures

Desirable:

• Experience of data collection for monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Experience of working with participants Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
• Experience in writing, developing and delivering educational lessons, workshopsand/or session plans
• Experience of delivering 1-1 mentoring and intervention sessions
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Other Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence & access to a suitable vehicle for work
• Positive attitude to work & dedication to making a difference

General Responsibilties

Health and Safety

To take reasonable care for the health and safety of oneself, other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work

To comply with all aspects of the Fleetwood Town FC Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health and Safety

Customer Service

Identify and meet the needs of colleagues and our customers, focusing on initiating and welcoming contact and communications whilst striving to deliver first class customer service

Recognise potential complaint situations and make effective steps to avoid and/or resolve these situations

Self-Development

To take responsibility for your own development and to help realise your own potential by undertaking any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with the Company’s Performance and Development Review Policy

Teamwork

Ensure effective communication within your work team and across the Company whilst actively offering support and guidance as necessary

General Responsibilties

Employee Relations

To make suggestions to improve the working situation and contribute to positive employee relations within their area of work and Fleetwood Town FC as a whole

Equal Opportunities and Harassment

To cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of opportunity in employment.

To ensure understanding, awareness and compliance with the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policies

To ensure that the working environment is free of sexual and racial harassment and intimidation and any other form of harassment constituting unacceptable behaviour which is personally offensive

This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.

All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.

This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.

Employee Benefits

Competitive pay.

Full in-house training and support provided.

Opportunity to work within a respected community organisation.

Professional development opportunities.

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Registered Charity Number: 1146037