Based at: YMCA Corporate Office, Surbiton
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.
Annual Salary: £30,600 per annum
Closing date: midday on Monday 22 February 2016
We are seeking to recruit a Head of Youth Work who will oversee the coordination and delivery of the Youth Work team which is centre based, street based, targeted and universal as well as involvement in other areas of work related to the youth work provision. You will ensure that all youth work is delivered in line with national and organisational legislation and follow good practice guidelines; working and engaging with local churches and other Christian organisations across South West London; identifying alternative sources of funding for new pieces of work; develop systems to ensure that delivery outcomes are captured and communicated and input into the strategic planning of the Youth Work delivery. You will also be required to attend relevant meetings at local, regional and national events.
It is essential to hold a professional JNC recognised Youth Work qualification and have knowledge of youth work, including young peoples’ development needs and other issues important to them; experience of managing budgets and working within budget control systems; understanding of safeguarding and implementation of policies and processes; together with the ability to lead and motivate a team of paid and unpaid staff.
YMCA London South West is a Christian organisation and as an employee, you will be required to respect its ethos and uphold its values.
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YMCA London South West is a Christian organisation and as an employee you will be required to respect its ethos and uphold its values.
Applications should be addressed and returned to:
Recruitment
YMCA London South West
9-15 St James Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 4QH
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