Facilitator - Isle of Skye, United Kingdom - Columba 1400

Description

Job Title Facilitator

Job Base Staffin with some travel around Scotland

Reports to Team Leader (Staffin) and Delivery Manager

Type of Contract Full Time, Permanent

Overview of Columba 1400

At Columba 1400 we enable young people, especially from tough realities, and the key adults in their lives to live lives of meaning, purpose and contribution.

want every young person to discoverthe greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we've helped over 12,5,00 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.

Overall Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to facilitate the delivery of Columba 1400's Young People's Leadership Academies to be alongside participants as they realise their true potential.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Columban Team to ensure highest standards of delivery are maintained throughout our Leadership Academies as well as supporting the information and data gathering to demonstrate the impact of Columba 1400.

This post will support young people to create the conditions for change, open up and become leaders within their families, schools and communities.

Responsibilities

· Lead the delivery of Columba 1400 Young People's Leadership Academies by facilitating sessions for young people and the key adults in their lives

· (Facilitate sessions throughout the week, including outdoor sessions – similar to point above)

· Work with Delivery Manager and other colleagues to develop new partnerships and manage relationships

· Attend the school based phase of some leadership academies that would result in being away from home for a period of time

· Some online facilitation of sessions to enhance our the residential element of our Leadership Academies

· Be creative in engagement strategies to ensure young people feel comfortable and able to participate in our Leadership Academies

· Prepare Centre for groups arrival

· Prepare resources including photocopying material, preparing rooms and outdoor kit

· (Check resources and inform staff responsible for the ordering – very similar to point above)

· Welcome and settle group on arrival at the centre, giving atour of our purpose built international community and leadership centre

· Contribute to the review and evaluation of the residential element of the Leadership Academy

· (Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of the impact and outcomes for organisational learning, partners and funders – similar to point above)

· Ensure safety and well-being of participants during the residential element.

· Take responsibility for the emergency phone overnight.

· Contribute to development and design of new bespoke Leadership Academies.

· Attend team meetings in Staffin and at other venues on the mainland when required

· Attend training and increase professional knowledge and skills necessary to the effective performance of the role, including continued development of programme facilitation and delivery, including first aid and child protection

· Continue to develop professionally through self assessment, review and reading/research of appropriate texts

· Support the Team Leader to enable and direct the facilitation team in their skills practice.

· Drive minibus and car when required to transport participants during the residential part oprogramme

· Liaise with centre team including kitchen and housekeeping departments to ensure effective communication and cohesion

· Liaise and attend meetings with other Columba 1400 functional areas necessary to perform duties and to enhance business and organisational development

· Adhere to all organisational policies and health and safety requirments

· Communication with other members of Facilitation Team with all relevant information for each stage of the Leadership Academy

Excellent communication skills, in particular with young people and the key adults in their lives.

The organisation reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time and from time to time according to the needs of the organisation's business. March 2024