Job Title: Casual Hours Young Carers Project Worker (Monday Tuesday and Fridays) Department: Football Development and Sports Participation Reports to: Young Carers Project Lead Salary: 13.5015.91per hour depending on experience Closing Date: 10thNovember 2024 Brentford FC Community Sports Trust With community work spanning three decades Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community.
It uses the power of sport to educate motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education health sports participation and community engagement.
The Trust has won the Football League Community Club of the Year award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Inclusion Statement Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity.
We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those with disabilities.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement Brentford FCCST is committed to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk.
This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility.
Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding.
This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all.
This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.
General Trust Accountabilities To ensure compliance with all relevant policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies To ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and social requirements To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times Main Purpose of Job To assist with our Young Carers youth groups during term time and our holiday activities during school holidays.
The candidate will need to be flexible and able to work afternoons and evenings Responsibilities To assist the Young Carers Project Manager and Young Carers Project Lead during Youth Club sessions.
Deliver on afterschool clubs and school holiday trips for young carers in Ealing and Hounslow.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with young carers.
Keep up to date registers risk assessments and regularly upload to monitoring systems.
To understand and comply with all policies and procedures in line with Trust and contractual responsibilities including the safeguarding of the young people GDPR health and safety and EDI.
Work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.
Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
Maintain accurate records of incidents concerns and actions taken Participate in and stay up to date with relevant child protection training and workshops.
Essential Criteria Experience of working with young people (paid or voluntary) Ability to work as part of a team Experience of building positive relationships with young people Excellent communication and organisation skills Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team.
Availability to work evenings school holidays and occasional weekends To be able work across Ealing and Hounslow Safeguarding and First Aid qualification or willingness to complete Personal Qualities: Good time management An ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional or challenging situations with participants Behaviour consistent with creating a child focused open environment in which young people feel valued and empowered.
Commitment to equalities challenging discrimination and creating environments of respect and trust.
Please note that where appropriate for the role you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years.
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Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.
This role is a Regulated Activity role please complete the Declaration of Offences Form