Inclusion Co-ordinator - Wigan, United Kingdom - Wigan Youth Zone

Wigan Youth Zone

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Wigan, United Kingdom

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Company:
Wigan Youth Zone

Location:
Parsons Walk,

Wigan, WN1 1RU

Salary:
£21,500 - £24,500 per annum

Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata, Hybrid work, Birthdays off, Gym access, Training and CPD including First Aid, Safeguarding and Health and Safety, Career development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to work scheme, Strong team culture, Workplace Pension, Free eye tests.

Posted: 28/03/2023

Closing: 11/04/2023

First stage interviews:
W/C 17th April 2023

Second stage interviews (practical): TBA

Specialism:
Inclusion, SEND

Reports to:
Youth Work Manager

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:
Full time 37.5 hours per week

Organisation type:
Charity

INCLUSION COORDINATOR

Who are we looking for:

This role will have clear targets to broaden and increase overall participation rates and ensure participation is representative of the demographics of Wigan and Leigh.

You will carry out targeted outreach and partnership work across the borough to promote Wigan Youth Zone and gain an understanding of the barriers to participation and work to overcome these.

Most importantly ensure all young people are welcome and feel able to participate in all activities, no matter who they are.

What will you need to succeed:

Experience in Face to face activity delivery, working with children and young people both in groups and individually
Essential
Strong commitment to children and young people and an ability to engage and build positive relationships with all young people, including disengaged and disadvantaged young people
Essential
Experience in delivering informal education sessions to young people
Essential
Experience of working with young people's forums to ensure young people have a voice Essential
Experience of supporting young people who are disaffected, underachieving and / or have social / emotional barriers to participation
Essential
Experience of working in a team and alongside volunteers
Desirable
Organising a programme of youth/play work activities
Desirable
Experience of working with challenging young people
Essential
Experience of working in an outreach or detached setting
Desirable
Residential work with young people
Essential
Delivery of activities within an equality framework
Essential
Ability to develop good professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Essential
Ability to work with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities, services and facilities that are fun and enable young people to develop
Essential
Confident in managing a group of children and young people
Desirable
Ability to identify and challenge discrimination and discriminatory behaviour, taking appropriate action as necessary
Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge of the issues affecting young people and an ability to work with challenging behaviour
Essential
Ability to work with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities, services and facilities that are fun and enable young people to develop
Essential
Understanding of the principles of working with children and young people
Essential
Knowledge of health and safety, diversity awareness and safeguarding best practice and how these relate to children and young people
Essential
Delivery of activities within an equality framework
Essential

Qualifications

Introduction to Youth Work or Youth and Community Work NVQ / VRQ Level
Essential
Relevant qualification or awareness of SEND
Essential

Special Requirements

A willingness to work unsociable hours when required
Essential
DBS clearance and committed to Safeguarding children
Essential
The ability and willingness to travel to meetings and events both in the region and beyond
Essential
Punctual and reliable
Essential
Passionate about helping young people access positive activities
Essential
The job holder will be required to adhere to the Youth Zone's policies at all times, with particular emphasis on Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding. Attendance at events and conferences will sometimes be required._

What you will you be doing:

Identify the diverse needs of young people within the Wigan Youth Zone delivery plan
Ensure the individual members with additional support requirements have equality access to all the opportunities and activities available.
Support young people to take steps towards achieving personal goals and greater independence.
Encourage and support young people to engage with other young people, participate in group work and gain new experiences.
Promote all aspects of equality and inclusion to staff, members and families whilst liaising directly with their carers and social care