Team Leader/Group Worker - Youth Connect South West

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious local charity is seeking a Team Leader for youth work in Bath. This role involves developing educational programs and supervising staff to promote personal and academic growth for young people facing challenges. The position offers excellent employee benefits and opportunities for further professional development.

Benefits

Excellent holiday package of 25 days per year plus bank holidays

Sickness allowance

Employee assistance programme

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND and complex needs.
• Safeguarding training and experience.
• Experience in managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an informal curriculum for diverse learners.
• Supervise group work staff and support their professional development.
• Monitor student progress and ensure adherence to educational regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Recognised teaching qualification at Level 3 or above

Level 3 Youth Work qualification

Educated to Level 3 in a related discipline

Job description

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Vacancy Ref: YCSW93

Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Team Leader who will be responsible for developing, refining, and implementing an informal curriculum that meets the diverse needs of learners, while supervising and supporting group work staff to promote their professional growth and wellbeing. Your role ensures the planning and facilitation of group sessions that support the personal, social, emotional, and academic development of young people, and you will oversee the creation and implementation of activities that engage young people and help them build essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a high-quality programme of group work that includes vocational, PSHE and enrichment elements
• Implement and monitor quality standards across group work and educational programmes
• Achieve and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collect and analyse statistical data to inform decision-making
• Monitor learner progress, ensuring individual learning plans are effectively managed
• Supervise, manage, and support group work staff, ensuring their professional development and wellbeing
• Ensure contract compliance and adherence to educational regulations with a particular focus on student achievement outcomes
• Develop and manage relevant budgets, ensuring financial efficiency
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Recognised teaching qualification at Level 3 or above
  
  

OR

• Level 3 Youth Work qualification as recognised by the JNC Report for Youth and Community Workers
  
  

OR

• Educated to Level 3 in a related discipline with relevant experience of supporting young people with young people with SEND, learning difficulties, disabilities, and complex needs
• Safeguarding training and experience in addressing safeguarding concerns in line with agreed procedures and protocol
  
  

YCSW Has An Excellent Employee Offer Which Includes

• Excellent holiday package of 25 days per year plus BH with flexible working
• Sickness allowance
• Employee assistance programme offering a range of services
• Eye tests
• People Pension
• Opportunities for training and career development including vocational courses/apprenticeship
  
  

Application Details

Applications should be made using a YCSW application form. To apply please complete our application form, which can be downloaded from our website on our vacancies page:

CVs will not be considered.

All completed applications to be emailed to

If you would like further information, please contact Chloe Nicholls-Sames on 07530 263493 or Sam Plummer on 07980 998670 or email

Safeguarding Statement

YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.

Southside Youth Hub, Kelston View, Bath & Radstock Youth Centre, Radstock.

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