NCS Team Leader - Milton Keynes

Recruiter
stadium MK
Location
Milton Keynes
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 Jun 2017
Closes
28 Jun 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
MK Dons Sports and Education Trust, Milton Keynes

Position: NCS Team Leader

Department: Education and Vocation

Reporting to: Education Manager

Salary: GBP8.16 per hour

Contract: Fixed term

Hours per week: Non-Contracted

Overall Objective: To Deliver the National Citizen Service Programme at a local level working with young people (16-23 years of age).

Job Description

Main Objectives

To lead your identified team in all phases of the programme, including a residential trip.
To build a rapport with team members, and act as a support person for all individuals in the team.
To act as a role model for a "good citizen".

Summary of Duties

To offer guidance to team members to ensure maximum gain throughout the programme.
To constantly listen to the needs of the young people, and offer suggestions to the SET NCS Co-ordinator for changes and enhancements to the programme.
To have an understanding and awareness of the local community.
To ensure that all activities are delivered in line with safeguarding and health and safety practices.
To be able to support participants in the collation of their portfolio of evidence, and develop a Personal Development Plan and sign-post young people to on-going community opportunities.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience in a community or educational setting
Good communication skills
Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage young people through sport and volunteering
Good team worker and self-motivated
Ability to co-ordinate workload
Willing to work unsociable hours
Experience of delivery in a wide range of environments including schools, club and community settings
Ability to adapt sessions appropriately dependent on the needs of young people
Experience of mentoring, supporting and encouraging team members and volunteers

Desirable

Ability to collect relevant information for evaluation purposes
First Aid
Full UK license
Have access to your own vehicle
Be interested in all aspects of volunteering and community development
A demonstrable record of implementing Equal Opportunity policies and activities

This role requires an enhanced DBS check

Reference: C0281

Closing Date: 30 th June 2017