Overview
Project Officer – Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary £24,724.08
- Full time position
- Closing date 9am Tuesday 14th October
- Informal chat with Hannah Rowan (hannah.rowan@nufc.co.uk)
To deliver a range of employability interventions to groups of unemployed participants aged 16 to
25 with the aim of moving them closer to, or into the jobs market. Engagements will include 1-2-1
mentoring as well as delivery of accredited qualifications, engagement with pre-NEET school groups
as well as support for mass engagement events such as Jobs Fairs, mock interviews & recruitment
events.
You will engage with a dedicated case load of learners from initial point of referral into the
programme through to creating exit pathways for all participants. The duration a learner stays on
programme is flexible and can last anywhere from a few weeks to over a year depending on
circumstances, and we offer all learners who find employment support during their first few months
of work.
The role requires a passion for delivering innovative careers sessions, programmes and activities
whilst using the brand of Newcastle United Football Club to engage unemployed young adults.
Main Duties:
- To deliver Employability Programmes to groups of unemployed learners.
- To plan, deliver and evaluate sessions, workshops and activities at our community
venues. - Support participants who may face barriers to participation – displaying empathy, trust
and rapport through 1:1 support and regular workshops. - Ensure an excellent standard of delivery and to lead on all activities, taught sessions and
workshops at both practical and theory based activities - Ensure registration and monitoring information is collected and data entry completed as
required to meet internal and external deadlines. - Ensure the appropriate supervision and safeguarding of participants, following
Foundation policies and procedures. - Ensure that courses and activities meet the needs of all participants including those with
disabilities and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. - Supervise participants attending sessions, confirming any behaviour management
protocol to be followed. - Help the Foundation seek feedback from participants.
- Assist participants to improve their emotional capabilities, attitude towards work and
understanding of viable career options. - Live the Foundations values and demonstrate commitment to these in all work
undertaken. - Present a professional image of Newcastle United Foundation at all times, wearing
officially branded kit when appropriate. - Regularly identify and share good news stories with the Communications Manager
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
- Youth Work qualification
- Mentoring qualification
- Information, Advice and Guidance qualification
- Teaching qualification or award (e.g. PTTLS)
- Valid Emergency First Aid Award
- Valid Safeguarding award
Experience
- Delivering programmes that engage young adults and/or young people
- Experience of working with groups facing barriers to participation and employment
- Experience of working with groups from a diverse range of backgrounds in a
voluntary or employed capacity
Specialist Training
- Behaviour/conflict management
- Information advice and guidance
(Specialist training will be offered in the role)
Aptitude or Skill
- Ability to inspire and motivate participants who face barriers to employment,
training or education - Ability to manage behaviour/conflict
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work with partner organisations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of the local labour market
Personal Characteristics
- Passions for helping others achieve their potential
- Desire to maintain up to date qualifications
- An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Able to use own transport
Special Conditions
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Some evening and weekend will be required.
Working in different locations
Based at NUCASTLE with some travel to locations across Newcastle, North Tyneside and
Northumberland.
In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably
be required.
GENERAL STATEMENT
All employees of the Foundation must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regards to
all policies and procedures and in particular health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE STATEMENT
The Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults
at risk of harm and requires all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Foundation to share
and endorse this commitment. If a role requires a CRC at Standard or Enhanced level (which may include checks against the Barred
List), it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including
all spent convictions that may not been subject to filtering by the disclosure should be declared on the
documents provided as part of the recruitment process.
EQUALITY STATEMENT
The Foundation is also committed to equality and diversity and believes in equal opportunities for all.
We require all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Foundation to share and endorse this
commitment.
You are required to ensure a positive attitude towards equality and diversity at all times. You must
ensure that you treat others fairly and with respect. Your behaviour must align to the principles of
equality as outlined in the Foundations equality policy. You must not commit any form of direct or
indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and must promote positive
working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
DECLARATION
I acknowledge receipt of this job description. I have read, understood and agreed the terms outlined
above. I understand that I must adhere to the requirements of this role for the duration of my
employment. I further acknowledge and understand that the requirements of this role will change and
evolve over time and that I must adhere to the requirements of the role as they apply from time to
time. I also acknowledge and agree that I may be issued with an alternative job description to reflect
my role as it changes over the course of my employment.
Following an offer, and acceptance, of employment I acknowledge and agree that I may be added to
one or many of the different software system providers that the Foundation uses (which may change
from time to time) in order to administer my employment, to facilitate my role and my employee
benefits and for the purposes of effective communications.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
