Casual Young Carers Project Assistant

Job title:

Casual Young Carers Project Assistant

Company

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

Job description

Job Title: Casual Young Carers Project Assistant (Monday, Tuesday and Fridays)Department: Specialist SupportReports to: Young Carers Project ManagerSalary: £12.50 per hourClosing Date: 9th February 2024Brentford FC Community Sports TrustWith 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 StatementBrentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. 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.Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.Safeguarding StatementBrentford 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.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

Main Purpose of JobTo assist the Lead worker with our Young Carers Youth Groups during term time and our holiday activities during school holidays. The candidate will need to be flexible and able to work afternoons and evenings.Responsibilities

• To assist the Young Carers Project Manager and Young Carers Project Lead during Youth Club sessions.

• Deliver on after-school clubs and school holiday trips for young carers in Ealing and Hounslow.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with young carers.

• Keep up-to-date registers and risk assessments and regularly upload them to monitoring systems.

• To understand and comply with all policies and procedures in line with Trust and contractual responsibilities including the safeguarding of the young people, GDPR, health and safety and EDI.

• Work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working with young people (paid or voluntary)

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Experience of building positive relationships with young people

• Excellent communication and organisation skills

• Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team.

• Availability to work evenings, school holidays and occasional weekends

• To be able work across Ealing and Hounslow

• Safeguarding and First Aid qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working with young carers or an understanding of their needs.

• Personal Qualities
• Good time management
• An ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional or challenging situations with participants
• Behaviour consistent with creating a child focused, open environment in which young people feel valued and empowered.
• Commitment to equalities, challenging discrimination and creating environments of respect and trust.

Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this atPlease also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.This role is a Regulated Activity role – please complete theWith our community work spanning more than 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 backgrounds.Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement.We have won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and have cemented our reputation as a community-led Football Club.Most recently, we joined the European Football for Development Network and aligned our strategy with the UN’s sustainable development goals, which demonstrates our local impact at a global level.

Expected salary

£12.5 per hour

Location

Brentford, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:10 GMT

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