BARNSLEYFC COMMUNITYTRUST
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ADULT SKILLS MENTOR
BARNSLEYFC COMMUNITYTRUST
Barnsley FC Community Trust is a registered charity delivering community and charitable activities on behalf of Barnsley Football Club through four main themes.
EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND SPORTS PARTICIPATION
OUR VISION
Raising Aspirations; Enhancing Lives; Improving Communities
OUR MISSION
To use the power of Barnsley Football Club to inspire, improve and positively change lives in our community.
OUR VALUES
WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR WORK
WE ARE TEAM PLAYERS
WE ARE OPEN AND HONEST
BARNSLEY FC COMMUNITY TRUST STAFF BENEFITS
ANNUAL LEAVE
DAYS +8
25 BANK/PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
FLEXIBLE WORKING
TRAINING + DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY PENSION SCHEME
STAFF SOCIAL EVENTS
LAPTOP PHONE ALLOWANCE *Role dependant
FREE
CAR
PARKING
BRANDED CLOTHING
ACCESS TO TICKETS
FOR BARNSLEY FC HOME LEAGUE FIXTURES
CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN
FREE
CHILD
ACTIVITY
PLACES
HEALTH + WELLBEING SUPPORT
APPLICATIONS
Barnsley FC Community Trust are committed to the safeguarding of its staff, volunteers and young people. Any job offer made is subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
JOB PURPOSE
The Adult Skills Mentor will support adult members of the community in developing essential skills for employment, education, and personal growth. This role focuses on providing guidance, motivation, and tailored engagement sessions to help individuals achieve their goals and overcome barriers to learning. Working within the Education Department, the postholder will play a key role in the promotion of our adult skills provision, as well as being responsible for the recruit of participants in line with contractual KPI’s.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location:
Barnsley FC Community Trust, Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1ET
Reporting to:
Head of Education
Salary Range:
£12.71 per hour
Contractual Status: Fixed Term contract (Until July 2027) Potential to extent - subject to funding
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential To be Passionate about making a positive difference in the community.
To be Open and Honest
To have a strong focus on Teamwork
Level 2 or equivalent sport related coaching qualification
1 years relevant experience working with adults
First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
Safeguarding qualification (or willingness to obtain).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience, Qualifications & Training
Essential Proven experience delivering community-based physical activity or health initiatives.
Understanding of health inequalities and barriers to physical
activity/employment/learning in underrepresented communities.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with people from diverse backgrounds.
Flexible approach to working hours (including evenings and occasional weekends) and travel.
Experience in delivering various activities and workshops to support healthy lifestyles/personal development
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead sessions.
Strong organisational, planning and record-keeping skills.
Ability to manage own workload, meet deadlines and deliver against set targets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Confident under pressure and adaptable to changing demands.
Ability to accurately record attendance, participation, and outcome data, and
contribute to monitoring and evaluation reports for funders and partners.
Experience or confidence in capturing participant stories and case studies to evidence impact and good practice.
Desirable
Hold relevant degree qualification
Experience of working with people to support targeted interventions and help break down barriers.
Experience monitoring and evaluating programmes, ideally using systems such as Salesforce.
Mental health first aid and/or trauma-informed practice training
Knowledge of local priorities (e.g. physical activity, mental health, reducing health
inequalities, unemployment rates, economically inactive figures).
Experience working with diverse communities and adapting programmes to meet different needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
To effectively plan and prepare resources in a timely manner inline with contractual KPI’s
Ensure schemes of work incorporate Equality & Diversity, Differentiation (support, stretch & challenge), Safeguarding, World of Work/Employability, Information & Learning Technologies and wider learning.
Provide effective course delivery, learning and assessment (if appropriate), ensuring resource material and delivery is of a high quality and reflects best practice as measured by retention, attendance, success rates, and value added.
Be responsible for the recruitment of learners in line with contractual KPI’s
To ensure the local environment, facilities and learning hubs are maintained to a satisfactory level, ensuring that any defaults with equipment or furniture are reported promptly to management.
Maintain accurate and detailed participant records including registers, destination data,/referral forms, monitoring and reviewing progress and producing reports.
Participate in team and other staff meetings and contribute to the management and development of delivery programmes ensuring the delivery of cost effective and efficient programmes.
Liaise and work closely with the respective staff/stakeholders to maintain / promote positive achievement, wellbeing, and engagement.
To develop and build effective relationships with participants on a programme.
Network with possible groups to support and be involved with community programme.
To be flexible in undertaking a variety of roles which meet the business needs of Barnsley FC Community Trust
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
To create partnerships with local communities to establish links and source venues to deliver programmes.
To uphold the safety of participants when attending sessions delivered as part of our programme.
To follow Safeguarding procedures and adhere to safeguarding expectations and duties when working with participants.
To proactively promote the Trust to ensure awareness, growth and expansion of its work
To ensure compliance with all Barnsley FC Community Trust Policies and Procedures across all areas of work.
To represent the trust in a professional manner and consistent with Core Values
To undertake training and CPD as necessary and relevant to the post
To generally assist in any tasks required in the operation of the Trust as directed by the Head of Education.
Maintaining awareness and compliance with all Policies and Procedures
Promoting high standards of personal professional conduct
Embody the overall Vision, Mission and Values of the Charity
All other duties as requested by your Line Manager
To deliver against agreed contractual KPIs and departmental strategic objective.
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Contact Details:
Barnsley FC Community Trust Recruitment Team
