Seasonal Youth Leader

Join Our Team and Inspire the Next Generation!

Are you passionate about empowering and mentoring young minds? Do you thrive in creating positive and impactful experiences for youth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Seasonal Youth Leader!

Personal Best Education is a dynamic organisation committed to empowering young people through the National Citizen Service (NCS) program. We have been providing expert educational, sports and leisure services to the public since 2012. Our aims are to give individuals of all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve the best they can and make a positive impact on themselves and their community. The primary focus of our services is to educate and upskill the next generation and improve the physical and mental well-being of all ages.Our desire is to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their personal best whatever their age, background or circumstances.

Programmes

Holiday Clubs (6-12 year olds): Hampshire

Teen Project (12-16 year olds): Hampshire, Surrey, Isle of Wight

NCS (16 year olds) : Kent and Hampshire (RESIDENTIAL)

Salary: £10.42 – £12.82 per hour

NCS Youth Leaders can expect to earn between £640 and £700 per week. This is dependent on pay rate and hours and may be subject to change.

Dates

Holiday Clubs & Teen Project: 29th July – 23rd August

NCS: 8th July – 23rd August

NB: It is compulsory that all candidates are available for mandatory staff training on and the full duration of their chosen waves.

Training

NCS Staff Training: 1st - 2nd July 2024 (Residential training)

HAFTeen Project & Holiday Clubs: 21st July 2024 (Non-residential training)

Tasks

Position Overview

As a Youth Leader, you'll be at the forefront of transforming the lives of young individuals through our programmes. Your role is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be a positive influence, a mentor, and a guide to young minds during a transformative period in their lives. You will play a crucial role in inspiring and mentoring young participants throughout the NCS programme. Your responsibilities will include leading engaging sessions, ensuring the well-being of participants, and collaborating with a dynamic team to achieve program objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community and contribute to the personal development of young individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspiration and Role Modelling: Be the inspiration and positive role model that young participants can look up to, offering motivation and support.
• Supervision and Support: Provide supervision, mentorship, and unwavering support throughout our programmes, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
• Engaging Sessions: Lead sessions that are not just educational but also captivating and empowering, designed to enhance participants' skills and personal development.
• Focus on well-being: Collaboration with other staff members and Safeguarding Leads to ensure the well-being of participants is a top priority throughout the programmes.
• Effective Communication: Communicate seamlessly with senior staff, colleagues, and venue staff to ensure the seamless operation of the programmes.
• Team Collaboration: Work cohesively with the team to achieve the programme's aims, objectives, and outcomes.
• Administrative Excellence: Handle key administrative tasks, including registers and incident reporting, with precision and efficiency.
• Safeguarding: Follow safeguarding procedures meticulously, addressing concerns promptly in accordance with Personal Best Education policies.
• Guided Reflection: Lead daily guided-reflection sessions, utilising your training to create meaningful moments for participants.
• Activity Engagement: Support participants in fully engaging with the activities on offer, demonstrating and encouraging active participation.
  
  

Requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with children, young people, local communities, or charitable causes.
• Excellent verbal communication and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Motivational and encouraging approach to overcoming barriers.
• Understanding of working with diverse community groups.
• Experience in safeguarding and providing pastoral support.
  
  

Attributes And Knowledge

• Passion for working with children and young people to support their personal development.
• Strong leadership qualities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Personal Best Education and National Citizen Service (NCS).
• (Desirable) First Aid Qualification.
• (Desirable) Qualification in/working towards teaching, coaching, early years, playwork, youth work, or a related field.
  
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• Gain a transferable Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.
• Competitive salary.
• Covered cost of DBS check.
• Opportunities to inspire and positively impact children and young people.
• Be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference within the local community and beyond.
  
  

Objective Decision-Making Statement

At Personal Best Education, we value diversity and inclusion. As a Youth Leader, it's essential to approach your role with objectivity and fairness. While sharing your experiences and opinions can be impactful, we emphasise the importance of remaining unbiased in decision-making. We understand the inevitable influence of personal perspectives, especially when working closely with young people. Your commitment to being objective contributes to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for all participants.

Flexibility Statement

This job description is designed to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment based on changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Safeguarding

Personal Best Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and our recruitment process follows Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Application Process

To embark on this rewarding journey, please apply and drop us a message and we will send you the link to our application form.

(Note: Applicants must be over 18 years old to be considered for this position.)

For inquiries, contact us at: 01794 510225

Job Types

Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed-term contract, Zero hours contract, Graduate

Contract Length

Flexible

Schedule

Day shift, Holidays, Monday to Friday, No weekends