Job summary OurYouth Development Schemeis forindividuals aged 1621 interested in pursuing careers in the medical and health fields. The program will offer a transformative experience by focusing on skill-building, employability, social action, and community integration. By empowering young people, the scheme will create future leaders who are well-prepared for careers in healthcare while fostering stronger, more connected communities. Program Objectives 1.Develop Life Skills:Equip participants with essential life skills such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making to enhance confidence and leadership capabilities. 2.Enhance Employability:Offer targeted activities to develop employability skills, including CV writing, interview techniques, and workplace readiness tailored to the medical and health sectors. 3.Engage in Social Action:Provide volunteering opportunities in healthcare settings and community projects to foster a sense of responsibility and civic engagement. 4.Promote Diversity and Inclusion:Encourage young people from diverse backgrounds to collaborate, learn from each other, and serve their communities. 5.Strengthen Communities:Create meaningful connections between participants and local communities to build trust, integration, and resilience. 6.Empower Positive Change:Inspire participants to make tangible differences in their communities through healthcare-focused projects and initiatives. Main duties of the job As a Unit Youth Leader you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the adult volunteers within your youth unit to ensure the delivery and provision of a quality, fun and engaging youth programme in a safe and inclusive environment. You will also be expected to assist in the delivery of the programme. About us XL Team Comprehensive Medical, Health & Safety Solutions Across the U.K. XL Team, proudly rooted in the North East U.K., delivers a wide range of health, safety, and medical services nationwide. Our expertise includes event medical services with highly trained medics, paramedics, and ambulance support for events of all sizes. We also provide dedicated TV and film medical support, ensuring on-set safety for productions across the U.K. Our event welfare services offer vital attendee support, including quiet spaces, emotional care, and essential supplies to improve event experiences. In the workplace, our occupational health services help businesses promote employee well-being through tailored health surveillance and risk management solutions. We are a trusted provider of accredited training courses, including first aid, mental health first aid, and workplace safety, helping individuals and teams stay prepared for emergencies. Additionally, through XL Health, we lead community wellness initiatives and offer life-saving innovations to improve public safety. With a commitment to professionalism, care, and excellence, XL Team combines local expertise with national reach, offering bespoke services that enhance safety and well-being in any setting. Visit www.xlteam.co.uk to learn more. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £1 a year Expenses only as this is a volunteer post Contract Voluntary Duration 3 years Working pattern Job share, Flexible working, Term time hours Reference number E0431-25-0006 Job locations XL Team - Education Centre A1 Euro House, Earlsway Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE110RQ Job description Job responsibilities Collaborating with your unit youth team to create an inclusive, safe and open environment in whichyoung people can learn life skills including First Aid on a weekly basis. Leading, organising and supporting the preparation and delivery of the units programme in a fun and exciting way to ensure the engagement and satisfaction of those who attend Ensuring the safety and welfare of all young people and adults within the unit are maintained to oursafeguarding requirements at all times Empowering young people and ensure appropriate adjustments for inclusion and participation of allyoung people and adults are made within your unit Ensuring all young people and adults are treated equally and fairly by adult volunteers and to lead byexample to maintain a respect and awareness of diversity in your unit. Understanding and applying all relevant youth policies and procedures, youth programme content and rolerequirements within your unit Completing all necessary training for the Youth Leader role. Coordinating, delegating and completing all administration, collection and distribution of resources Recognising young peoples achievements Managing the adult volunteers and young people within your unit and providing feedback to yourManager where necessary or asking for support if required. Completing the parent/guardian rota and coordinating your unit youth team to allow for flexible volunteering hours and to ensure all young people and adults without DBS clearance are suitably supervised at all times in accordance to safeguarding requirements Job description Job responsibilities Collaborating with your unit youth team to create an inclusive, safe and open environment in whichyoung people can learn life skills including First Aid on a weekly basis. Leading, organising and supporting the preparation and delivery of the units programme in a fun and exciting way to ensure the engagement and satisfaction of those who attend Ensuring the safety and welfare of all young people and adults within the unit are maintained to oursafeguarding requirements at all times Empowering young people and ensure appropriate adjustments for inclusion and participation of allyoung people and adults are made within your unit Ensuring all young people and adults are treated equally and fairly by adult volunteers and to lead byexample to maintain a respect and awareness of diversity in your unit. Understanding and applying all relevant youth policies and procedures, youth programme content and rolerequirements within your unit Completing all necessary training for the Youth Leader role. Coordinating, delegating and completing all administration, collection and distribution of resources Recognising young peoples achievements Managing the adult volunteers and young people within your unit and providing feedback to yourManager where necessary or asking for support if required. Completing the parent/guardian rota and coordinating your unit youth team to allow for flexible volunteering hours and to ensure all young people and adults without DBS clearance are suitably supervised at all times in accordance to safeguarding requirements Person Specification Experience Essential A willingness to engage and support young people to learn life skills, including First Aid in a fun, interactive manner. A commitment to the health and safety, wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion of all young people A commitment to supporting our young people to become future leaders. Able to work effectively as part of a team and to communicate well with other adults and young people. Able to lead others and to delegate and coordinate tasks fairly within a team. Has some experience working with young people or in a youth organisation. Willing to supervise young people on events / undertake required training to do so. Qualifications Essential N/A Person Specification Experience Essential A willingness to engage and support young people to learn life skills, including First Aid in a fun, interactive manner. A commitment to the health and safety, wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion of all young people A commitment to supporting our young people to become future leaders. Able to work effectively as part of a team and to communicate well with other adults and young people. Able to lead others and to delegate and coordinate tasks fairly within a team. Has some experience working with young people or in a youth organisation. Willing to supervise young people on events / undertake required training to do so. Qualifications Essential N/A Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name XL Team LTD Address XL Team - Education Centre A1 Euro House, Earlsway Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE110RQ Employer's website https://www.xlteam.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)