Role description: Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award (DofE) Leader
Hours: Part time/ evenings & weekend/ flexible working to meet the needs of participating young people. 3 hours a week except when planning and delivering the overnight residential when hours will increase. Additional hours will also be required through the training process (if required) and when participating in Management Supervision.
Starting date: January 2025
Salary: £15 - £18ph depending on experience
Benefits: flexible working (that also meets organisational needs), pension scheme, competitive staff mileage and annual leave entitlement.
Location: This work will predominantly involve home / online working except for the delivery of the expedition element of the award.
Reports to: CEO
Summary and main purpose
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a UK charity that makes a difference to young people’s lives and prepares them for life and work. Over 275,000 young people per year from every possible background take part in the DofE programme to broaden their horizons, develop their leadership skills, learn to work with others, volunteer in their local communities, increase their employability, and prove to themselves they can succeed.
As well as supporting young people to develop new skills, confidence and a greater appreciation of the environment and community around them, a DofE Leader builds their own skill set; gaining valuable leadership and management experience that can help professional development and career progression.
The key tasks of the role are to:
1. Participate in appropriate training to ensure the delivery of a high-quality programme for Deaf and hard of hearing young people.
2. Manage the provision of a safe and enjoyable DofE programme for participants in DofE groups, ensuring communication and other needs are fully met. This will require additional support for some members.
3. Lead on all areas of the award and be confident and competent in the leadership of the overnight expedition.
4. Encourage and provide support for participants using the online platform, eDofE.
5. Celebrate achievements as often as possible, utilising Phoenix’s Media Support.
6. Attend Management supervision and work effectively with other Phoenix staff and volunteers including Communication Support Workers who will help aid communication.
7. Keep in regular contact with DofE Hertfordshire Services for Young People who are the organisation overseeing Phoenix’s delivery of the programme, attending meetings when required and ensuring that all necessary expedition paperwork has been appropriately submitted by the required deadlines.
Essential
You will;
* be an empathic person who understands the impact of deafness and the supporting mechanisms required to work effectively with young people.
* ideally, be a BSL user, however communication support will be provided for strong candidates who do not use sign language.
* have a full, clean driving License; you may be required to help transport young people to participate in the award or other staff members. Business car insurance is a requirement, expenses covered by the charity.
* have experience in working with young people and ideally have experience of the DofE award, in a leadership capacity or having participated in the DofE process yourself.
* form positive relationships with young people, their carers, other staff members and partnering organisations.
* have experience in safeguarding young people.
* be required to have a clear enhanced DBS check and hold a minimum safeguarding level 2 certificate, this can be completed through the charity if not already held.
* be a positive, self-motivated individual with proven strong leadership skills.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to info@phoenixgroup.org.uk
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact us to arrange a convenient time.
Closing date is Sunday 26th January 2025.
Interviews w/c 27th January 2025.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Transport links
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/01/2025
Reference ID: Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze Award) Leader
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