Programme Manager

Title: Programme Coordinator – Mentoring & Education
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Department: Education Department
Reports to: Senior Coordinator – Mentoring & Education
Responsible for: no direct reports  

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust 

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park [as a sports hub], and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021. 

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies

• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements

• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

The Education Department

The Education department is set up to provide personalised support and structured intervention, including both 1:1 and group sessions and activity. Our programmes are targeted at young people who are at risk of not achieving their potential.

The programmes in this department are delivered in partnership with a variety of professionals, the local authority, schools, educators, youth justice, and other agencies. This joined up approach, brings about meaningful collaboration and means that we are able to support those that need it most. Our programmes focus on positive relationships, developing strong interpersonal skills and building confidence in young people. Aspirations and goal setting are also central to the purpose, enabling young people to consider their future, whether this is linked to building more positive peer relationships or relationships at home, or their long-term future and career aspirations.

Main Purpose of Job

We are looking for a personable and committed individual who can work closely with young people across a variety of programmes by providing personalised support, bespoke activity and focused mentoring. You must be able to build rapport with young people and have a belief that with the right tools and support all young people will achieve their potential.

You will need to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including their parents and carers, school leaders and teachers, funders and local authority contacts.

This role will support the following programmes;

• Brighter Futures - weekly 1:1 sessions for children & young people in care, at the edge of care and their families. Supporting with managing challenging behaviours, social, emotional needs and identifying strategies to help move forward.

• Turnaround Programme – referrals from Youth Offending Team who attend a weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions to raise aspirations.

• Premier League Inspires – weekly lessons designed for students who face significant barriers to learning. Delivery will be in schools, Pupil Referral Units and at our Community Stadium Hub.

• Focus 30 – weekly intervention to support secondary students struggling to manage their own behaviour in school. Both classroom and practical elements.

• Short Breaks – termly after school club for Primary & Secondary children with SEND

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and mentoring to a case load of young people on our Brighter Futures, YJS & Advantage mentoring programmes.

• To provide tailored, high quality and engaging activities which meet the needs of the children and young people.

• Take a flexible approach to all cases, demonstrating empathy & understanding.

• Under direction of Line Manager, liaise with parents/guardians/local authority professionals attending Team Around the Families (TAF) meetings where required.

• To assist Line Manager with planning & delivery of sessions for our Turnaround Programme for Youth Offending Team referrals.

• Deliver high quality activity and impactful sessions at local schools as part of both the Premier League Inspires Programme, Focus 30 programme & Short Breaks project.

• Timetable sessions and liaise with schools where necessary to ensure sessions are delivered on time.

• Facilitate and encourage young people to continue on to further programmes (internal/external) and positive pathways.

• Maintain accurate records as appropriate for each project including Risk Assessments, Registers, Session Logs & case studies; tracking progression.

• Ensure BFCCST safeguarding standards and expectations are always followed.

• Liaising with key referral partners, maintaining full and up to date safeguarding records for each referral in confidential and secure folders.

• Regularly liaising with BFCCST Safeguarding team to risk assess each referral effectively, identifying individual support plans where required.

• Ensure supporting documents and reporting are up to date and entered on internal monitoring systems.

• Be able to demonstrate a positive impact on the young people you work with.

• Ensure that all delivery, for which you are responsible, complies with all Brentford FC CST health and safety and safeguarding requirements.

• Support the Senior Coordinator with any other bespoke education projects in line with funding requirements.

Role Specification

Essential

• Experience of planning & delivering engaging sessions for young people

• Ability to relate well with young people 10-24years, from different backgrounds forming strong, positive relationships.

• Safeguarding Qualification

• Emergency First Aid Certificate

• Current DBS certificate (a new one will also be required)

• A good listener who understands the value of mentoring and 1:1 support

• Experience of working with young people in a supportive role

• An understanding of safeguarding and its importance

• Committed to working with young people who demonstrate challenging behaviour

• Organised and work with attention to detail

• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and inclusivity

• Able to facilitate sessions with a small group of young people, ensuring it is engaging and educational.

• Willingness and flexibility to attend sessions across our catchment areas at our stadium & sports hubs, in schools, PRU’s and youth centres.

Desirable

• L2 qualification in Mentoring or Youth Work

• UKCC Level 1/2 coaching qualification or equivalent

• Mental Health First Aid Certificate

• Experience of working in a pastoral role

• Experience working with Youth Justice Services

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Organised and work with attention to detail

• Empathic and able to understand the needs of young people with complex backgrounds and needs

• Builds positive relationships easily, especially with young people

• Believe all young people can achieve their potential and show a commitment to working with those who face barriers and challenges

• Understand the value of mentoring and positive role models

• Ability to build professional relationships

• Understand the importance of data collection and measuring impact

• Flexible and happy to work across different projects to meet the needs of the department

To Apply

The closing date for applications is 8th of February 2024