Youth Support Coordinator - Slough

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth Support Coordinator to deliver our flagship mentoring programme in Slough. In this role, you will support young people aged 11–25 by matching them with trained volunteer mentors within the community. This is a youth-led intervention focused on empowering young people to make positive choices and achieve their personal goals.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with young people in a relevant setting and who is confident working as part of a multi-agency network. Young people will set their own goals, and you will play a key role in supporting and managing the mentoring relationship throughout their journey.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to young people in your community.

If this sounds like the right role for you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to find out more.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Caudwell Youth’s vision is that “Every young person at-risk can access individualised support and opportunities to shape their futures.” The Operations Team play a key role in achieving this vision.

You will be responsible for ensuring the Charity achieves its aims and objectives and fulfils its operational plan effectively by providing high quality support services, providing person centred long- term mentoring for young people.

You will have key and major responsibility for coordinating service areas and develop the Charity’s programmes, supported by your line manager. One of your key roles will be developing positive working relationships with key partner organisations.

KEY DUTIES (but not limited to)

-Responsible for a geographical area, supporting up to 25 young people.

-Coordinate onboarding of young people, including the initial person-centred assessment, matching of volunteers and developing skills sessions if and when appropriate.

-Develop a multi-agency person-centred approach for the young people you are working with, to ensure your young people have the right support at the right time.

• Directly support young people whilst they are onboarding onto our mentor service.
• Identify young person’s needs including short term goals and long-term goals to ensure a smooth transition into mentoring.
• Signpost to other relevant services when required.
• Report any safeguarding concerns to the DSL, with support from your line manager.
• Work in partnership with the Volunteer team to recruit, induct, deploy, support and develop volunteer mentors.
• Organise and lead volunteer meet ups, training and stakeholder meetings.

Support and deliver volunteer training for specialist areas, depending on the needs for the young people referred to the service.

• Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of volunteer-based support for young people.
• Effectively report on complaints and compliments relating to programmes.
• Develop local knowledge of needs and funding opportunities, with support from your line manager.

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