Inclusive Projects Officer - London, United Kingdom - QPR in the Community Trust

QPR in the Community Trust
QPR in the Community Trust
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Job Title:
Inclusive Projects Officer


Hours of work: 37.5 per week


Salary:
£25,000 per annum


Location:
_Loftus Road Stadium and a variety of venues across West London_


Reports to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead


Department:
Community Trust


Main Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Offer wide ranging football opportunities across QPR Trust's delivery boroughs for children and adults with disabilities.
  • Ensure sessions are assessed through the Equality Impact Framework to identify any barriers to participation.
  • Work alongside the National and County FA's to identify talented players with a disability that could progress into the FA's Talent Pathway
  • Actively recruit and support the ongoing training of qualified coaches to deliver on Inclusive programmes.
  • Retain and grow participation across current QPR Trust Down Syndrome, Para and Mental Health and Wellbeing sessions.
  • Commit to a programme of continuing personal development (CPD)
  • Ensure all activities are delivered to the standards outlines in the Trust/Club's Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Child Protection policies.
  • Record and store sensitive data in line with the QPR Trust's GDPR policies
  • Participate in the appraisal process.
  • Undertake duties to support the Club's commercial/marketing partners.
  • Work QPR home match days, evening work, weekends and Bank holidays when instructed.
  • Undertake every opportunity to promote a positive image of QPR in the Community Trust and Queens Park Rangers Football Club.

The type of experience we are looking for:

Qualifications

  • Minimum Level 1 in coaching football
  • Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
  • In date DBS. Safeguarding & First Aid Qualifications (desirable)

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience working with participants with disabilities
  • Able to work with adults and young people, in particular those with challenging behaviour, those deemed socially disadvantaged, those from different ethnic groups and those with special needs
  • Experience of working effectively with a range of organisations to achieve positive outcomes for young people
  • Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding principles and procedures
  • Experience delivering communitybased session to differing sized audiences (Desirable)

Personal Qualities

  • Ability to develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, school staff, stakeholders, parents and participants
  • Able to use a variety of delivery styles to engage and motivate individuals
  • Empathetic, patient and willing to go that extra mile to support participants
associated with the inclusive programme

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work in a demanding environment.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • QPR in the Community Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment._
  • As part of our safe recruitment practice preemployment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This will include an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service DBS Check.**Queens Park Rangers Football Club and QPR in the Community Trust are committed to Equality
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