The Young Lewisham Project is an alternative provision based in Forest Hill in the borough of Lewisham, South East London. We offer a range of supportive, alternative, vocational programmes to young people who are perhaps not reaching their full potential in mainstream education in order to help maximise their chances of becoming valued members of our ever-evolving society.

The role of is a senior position within the Young Lewisham Project. The role is responsible for the workshop staff, young people and project management of the referral groups and activities.  Managing staff, maintaining participant’s records and ensuring all administration required for OCN and other qualifications are kept up to date and in order.

• The purpose of this post is to provide leadership and management of the Young Lewisham Project workshops to achieve the operational goals of the project.
• To be responsible for the achievement of project goals, measurable outcomes and outputs.
• To continually develop and improve the Young Lewisham Project’s offerings.
• Oversee and improve attendance

*Please note, this role is 46 weeks per year (term time), and the salary is Pro Rata based on 35 hours per week.

Principal Duties

• To oversee the delivery of Young Lewisham Project programmes and activities.
• To provide supervision and support to workshop project staff and volunteers to ensure co-ordination and effective team work within Young Lewisham and individual projects/groups.
• To actively promote the services of the project through appropriate channels and on appropriate platforms.
• To co-ordinate and facilitate good relationships with partners and attend multi agency meetings where necessary.
• To have some oversight of IT system Monday and the collection and analysis of performance data, producing management information and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• To act as one of 3 designated safeguarding leads and attend all training to ensure current compliance.
• Support young people with SEN
• Support tutors to work with young people with challenging behaviour

Specific Duties Management

• To plan and facilitate team meetings, multi-agency meetings, consultation and co-operative working with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• To manage the risk and safety of young people, service users and be responsible for their care whilst they engage with Young Lewisham Project along with other management team.
• To ensure that Health and Safety processes and policies are followed and that risk assessments are in place, up to date and complied with.
• Manage workshop equipment - service, maintenance, repair and replacement
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policy in areas of education and youth work.
• Oversee risk assessments and health and safety of workshops

Specific Duties Human Resources

• Responsible for the supervision and management of workshop staff and volunteers involved in specific groups / projects within Young Lewisham.
• Involvement in the recruitment and induction of new staff or volunteers involved in specific groups / projects within Young Lewisham.

Specific Duties pertaining to individual Groups and Projects

• Responsible for workshop and tutor spending according to specific project budget and Young Lewisham finance policy and any funding agreements in place.
• To work in a multi-agency setting e.g. schools, Youth Services, specialist projects/agencies to maximise development and learning opportunities for young people.
• To work in a multi-disciplinary way by: building and maintaining relationships with partners, sharing information in line with the Data Protection Act and Young Lewisham policies; attending relevant meetings as necessary

Monitoring and Reporting

• Responsible for maintaining and developing systems of monitoring that can capture and analyse performance data to track progress of individual projects against outputs and outcomes
• Responsible for producing timely and accurate reports for the Management Committee and external funders.

General

In carrying out the above role, the post holder will:

• Be available to work unsociable hours when necessary (this may include some weekends and overnight stays).
• Work with young people in accordance with the core values of mainstream education & youth work
• Manage accident and incident reporting processes
• Adhere to and ensure the implementation of Young Lewisham Project’s organisational policies and procedures within their role.
• Adhere to Health and Safety protocol and procedures in line with the nature of the role.
• Be fully committed to the active promotion of the Young Lewisham’s Equality and Diversity Policy. Be committed to the involvement and participation of young people in the services they receive from Young Lewisham.
• Seek to improve his/ her own performance and be committed to continuous professional development.
• To act as an ambassador for Young Lewisham Project, upholding and promoting our organisational values and ethos.
• The post holder will undertake any other duties of a similar nature, which are commensurate with the grade and seniority of the post.

• Relevant professional qualification in youth work, education, social care or equivalent.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead training (or willingness to undertake)

Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience of working directly with young people, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or challenging behaviour.
• Experience supervising, supporting and managing staff and volunteers.
• Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-agency setting, building positive partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects to funders, trustees or senior management.
• Good understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy and practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of inclusion, equality and diversity within youth work and education.
• Awareness of relevant education and youth work policy and legislation.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, organisational and team coordination skills.
• Ability to effectively support tutors and staff working with young people displaying challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with young people, staff, volunteers, partners and external agencies.
• Confident in planning, prioritising and managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Competent in using digital tools and IT systems for project management, monitoring and reporting (e.g. Monday.com or similar).
• Ability to analyse performance data and produce clear, accurate management reports

Personal Qualities & Commitment

• Commitment to the mission and values of the Young Lewisham Project, including inclusion and empowerment of young people.
• Flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborative, supportive and positive working style.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends or residential activities as required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice

• Additional training in SEN, behaviour management, or trauma-informed practice is desirable.
• Project or team management training is desirable.
• Health & Safety or First Aid qualifications are desirable.
• Familiarity with workshop-based learning, vocational training, or alternative education approaches is desirable.
  

This role may be closed/withdrawn by the employer if enough suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Applicants may be subject to an Enhanced DBS check to be considered eligible for this position.

To apply, please download the attached application form (below), along with the Person Specification and Job Description and return the completed form to:

anna@younglewisham.org.uk with the subject "Inclusion and Engagement Co-ordinator application"

Or

Return the completed form in an envelope marked ‘Strictly confidential’ to:

Anna Lumley,

124 Kilmorie Road,

Forest Hill,

London

SE23 2SR