29 Charity / Voluntary jobs in Skipton, North Yorkshire

The Champions Mentor works to develop professional and supportive relationships with young people and engage them through session delivery and through long-term mentoring. The role aims to provide a programme of early intervention, mentoring and support for identified young people to guide them away from negative behaviour and its associated outcomes. Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and/or groups from a range of backgrounds.
• Mentor young people on a one-to-one basis through session delivery in community settings including Schools and the Leisure Box through our Champions Programme initiatives.
• Keep accurate files and records and produce output evidence.
• To be accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, output and personal/team targets.
• To record all programme information on the VIEWS monitoring system.
• To attend workshops and conferences as appropriate.
• To proactively develop links and partnerships with local organisations and diverse groups with a view to working collaboratively and collectively.
• To work closely with Lancashire Police and other key stakeholders including identified Schools to target areas and promote community offers.
• To represent Burnley FC in the Community on multi-agency meetings and panels.
• To liaise with the marketing department to ensure programmes are promoted accordingly through varied methodologies.
• Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities linked to Social Inclusion and programmes with a particular focus around female participation, LGBTQ young people, disability, and engaging with ethnically diverse communities.
• Actively promote safeguarding within all programmes and have a clear understanding of the principles of safeguarding.
• Ensure all programmes and activities are correctly monitored with the appropriate risk assessments, safeguarding and health and safety procedures put in place.
• To understand and implement the Charity's Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity's values.
  
  Mentoring, Counselling or Youth Work qualification(s) at L3 or above.
• You will require a full, valid UK driving license and access to a suitable vehicle.
• Experience of mentoring individuals over long periods of time.
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people within a youth work, education or custodial environment.
• An ability to motivate, inspire and mentor people towards achieving their goals.
• An ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a range of partners.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding requirements when working with young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and assess project performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Excellent IT skills, including intermediate abilities in all MS Office programmes.
• Time management skills to be able to plan and regulate workload including the ability to prioritise demands and thrive under pressure.
  
  Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club.
We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire. We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people's lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place - a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. E,D & I Statement Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose. Veteran Statement Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers. Mental Health Statement Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.