Deputy Head of Programmes (Senior Youth Worker)

Young Brent Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Caxton Youth Organisation is seeking a Deputy Head of Programmes [Senior Youth Worker] to lead and support the youth team in delivering innovative, accessible sessions for disabled young people aged 11-25.

You will develop inclusive activities, supervise youth workers, and help deliver holiday programmes and residentials, with safeguarding excellence at the heart of all sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading youth programmes for disabled young people.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise youth workers to deliver inclusive sessions.
• Develop and deliver accessible activities for disabled young people aged 11-25.
• Support holiday programmes and residentials with safeguarding at core.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Youth work

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

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Deputy Head of Programmes (Senior Youth Worker)

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About

We are Caxton Youth Organisation, a specialist youth club for learning disabled and autistic young people, creating community, breaking barriers and empowering. Over the next three years and beyond, we aim to reach more disabled young people and become more youth-led and you could help make that happen.

We are hiring a Deputy Head of Programmes [Senior Youth Worker]. We are seeking someone who wants to lead, support youth workers, and work as part of a team to deliver excellent, high-quality sessions. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate high levels of professionalism, excellent skills for empathizing with people, and solid understanding of safeguarding and programme delivery.

Purpose of the role:

• To provide innovative, exciting and accessible youth work and youth projects to disabled young people aged 11-25 years old.
• To develop and deliver inclusive activities.
• To support the young people to participate in activities and thrive at Caxton
• To support the delivery of our holiday programmes and residentials, providing overnight disturbance cover when needed.