Prince's Trust Team Leader, Solihull / Shirley - HD11454

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific
place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations., The Team Leader will deliver the 12 week programme face-to-face with young people and work closely and effectively with local agencies and organisations to recruit team members. At the end of the 12 week programme, the post holder is expected to evaluate the programme and write reports.

The Team Leader will also undertake the Award in Education and Training to support the delivery of the programme at the earliest opportunity following appointment. Further training may be identified and required as directed by the line manager.,

• Recruitment of the team of young people, including liaising with training managers, employment services, careers officers, employers, youth organisations, hostels, Job-Centre Plus, schools, colleges and other external agencies as necessary.


• Set team and students programme objectives, to meet both team and individual needs and deliver the expected learning outcomes.


• Liaise with community organisations and agencies to plan, prepare and supervise appropriate team projects and individual placements for students.


• Work with the Programme Co-ordinator to plan and deliver a quality assured team programme which includes all the required elements.


• Provide leadership and guidance to the team, taking responsibility for their health, safety and welfare including appropriate disciplinary procedure, medical protocols and risk assessments.


• Keep appropriate records of the team's and each individual's performance and progress by utilising the College's internal quality systems e.g. registers.


• Submit regular reports on the Team to the line manager and make significant input to staff team discussions, planning, review and evaluation and the curriculum area SAR.


• Organise progression appointments for each team prior to the end of each programme.


• Other such duties as are necessary for the maintenance and development of the Team Programme.


In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).


• Level 3 qualification.


• GCSE Grade C or above in English and


• Mathematics or equivalent (e.g. L2 Functional Skills English & Maths).


• Experience of working effectively with groups of young adults.


• Experience of working effectively with people with challenging behaviours.


• Experience of planning, organising and completing practical projects.


• Ability to demonstrate leadership and team building skills.


• Knowledge of the local community, its voluntary organisations and agencies.


• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.


• A First Aid qualification or a willingness to gain this qualification.


• A nationally recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete and achieve the Certificate in Education and Training.


DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS


• Experience of delivering accredited Programmes.


• Previous experience working in the following sectors/roles; youth leader, youth worker, youth mentor, youth instructor/coach, activities leader, sports coach, charity worker, education leader and SEN support or related positions


ESSENTIAL SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES


• Experience of dealing with Health and Safety issues.


• Ability to manage the design and delivery of a challenging programme in a proficient manner.


• Self-motivated and ability to motivate young adults with challenging behaviours and groups.


• Ability to promote activities which will engage disaffected young people.


• Good problem skills, with the ability to think holistically and laterally when responding to acute situations.


• Flexible approach as the post holder will need to work extended hours when necessary, including 3 residential periods away from home.


• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.


• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.


• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.