Community Welfare & Inclusion Champion

Burnleyfccommunity; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous long service holiday scheme

Free health and wellbeing services

Death in service benefit

Subsidised Burnley FC match tickets

Discounted holidays and activity camps

Discounted gym membership

Learning and development opportunities

Additional staff benefits and discount

Job summary

Burnley FC in the Community is recruiting a Community Welfare and Inclusion Officer to deliver a busy programme across Burnley, Pendle and East Lancashire. You will use sport to engage under-represented groups and promote health, wellbeing and opportunity through community projects.

The role requires GCSEs in Maths/English, a Level 2 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent), safeguarding experience and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4 or above.
• Level 2 qualification in Youth Work or related discipline, or working towards.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring or supporting people in a community, education, sport or youth work setting.
• Experience of working with disadvantaged individuals or under-represented groups.
• Experience applying safeguarding practices and procedures.
• Prioritises workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Communicates positively with clarity and understanding, adapting approach to audience.
• Builds positive relationships and collaborates with colleagues across teams.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance development.

Responsibilities

• Engage, inspire and empower people to reach their full potential.
• Support delivery of Veterans, Health & Wellbeing, Targeted Intervention and Youth Engagement programmes.
• Work with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Promote projects in schools and community settings to meet KPI targets.
• Generate ideas to develop the department while maintaining high delivery quality.
• Target areas of greatest need and respond to community needs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local, regional and national organisations.
• Promote Burnley FC in the Community to attract diverse participants and KPI achievement.
• Ensure safeguarding, risk assessments and health and safety procedures are in place.
• Lead on data collection and ensure Salesforce reporting is up to date.
• Understand and implement safeguarding policy and promote a safe environment.
• Work flexible hours including occasional match days.
• Work towards agreed objectives and comply with policies.
• Promote brand ethos and support other areas as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Youth Work qualification

Coaching/Mentoring

Disadvantaged communities

Safeguarding knowledge

Time management

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Equality & inclusion commitment

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Level 2 Youth Work qualification

Job description

Burnley FC in the Community is recruiting a Community Welfare and Inclusion Officer to deliver a busy programme across Burnley, Pendle and East Lancashire. You will use sport to engage under-represented groups and promote health, wellbeing and opportunity through community projects.

The role requires GCSEs in Maths/English, a Level 2 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent), safeguarding experience and a commitment to equality and inclusion.