Youth Engagement & Activities Coordinator

Salvation Army Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension matched up to 6%

Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private medical insurance discounts

Wellbeing support

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to create meaningful recreational opportunities for the young people we serve across our two sites. The role reports to the service manager and involves some evening and weekend work as part of a rolling rota.

You will design and deliver an activities calendar reflecting the needs and interests of residents, support co-production by ensuring young people influence is recognised, and network with local partners to

Qualifications

• Passion for serving young people and ensuring their voices are heard.
• Understanding of youth homelessness and/or supported accommodation.
• Ability to contribute to a service development plan.
• Self-motivation and ability to respond to young people's needs.
• Good networking skills.
• Competent recording skills and knowledge of relevant computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to engage in meaningful activities (education, training, employment).
• Create and deliver an activities calendar reflecting needs and interests of residents.
• Contribute to co-production commitments, ensuring young people influence is recognised.
• Network with local partners/community groups to create opportunities.
• Lead the partnership with the Foyer Federation.

Skills

Passion for youth

Youth homelessness knowledge

Service development

Self-motivation

Active listening

Networking

Record-keeping

Job description

Salvation Army Homes in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to create meaningful recreational opportunities for the young people we serve across our two sites. The role reports to the service manager and involves some evening and weekend work as part of a rolling rota.

You will design and deliver an activities calendar reflecting the needs and interests of residents, support co-production by ensuring young people influence is recognised, and network with local partners to