Job Ref: 213542579

Date: 2021-04-14 14:04:07

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Role – Charity Project Co-Ordinator (Young People Leaving Care/At Risk Of Offending)

Salary – £20,450 (Pro-Rata) – 20 Hours Per Week

Location – High Wycombe – Working from Home

Interview Date – Thursday 29th April
Closing Date – Monday 21st April

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their growing team. Following project restructuring and Charity expansion, this person will co-ordinate the existing Hub in High Wycombe as part of the further development of their exciting innovative project, part-funded by BBC Children in Need & the Harpur Trust.

They are an exciting, growing charity currently working across Herts, Beds, Bucks & North London. Specifically, setup 6 years ago to address the needs of a ‘lost generation’ of 15-25-year old’s. Needed more than ever, they work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of offending/exploitation.

The ideal candidate for the role should have the following skills –

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Excellent computer literacy skills, including the use of internet and officebased platforms and applications (Including Word, Excel & Outlook)

* Excellent organisational skills, with a good eye for detail.

* A confident, friendly outgoing personality would be beneficial.

* The willingness to be the first point of contact for anything related to the project.

* A cando approach, with the ability to team-lead and communicate effectively.

The key responsibilities for the role are as follows –

* Supporting 20+ young people who are at risk of Offending & those leaving care through a twoyear transition programme

* Helping to develop stronger links with businesses and the wider community to create opportunities for young people.

* The ability to work sensitively and effectively with young people – Providing leadership and a quality response to the challenge for further developing the project.

* Working with schools, colleges, local authorities, and employers, help directly recruit, deploy, manage and support a team of around 2030 peer and adult volunteers

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