Team Leader - Youth Inclusion in London

DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FC Foundation, Community Programmes Department

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS. Delivery of activity across various community venues across South-West London.

CONTRACT: Part-Time, permanent contract

HOURS: 28 hours a week, varied & flexible working schedule throughout the week. This is a delivery focussed role and will include up to 4 evenings per week and weekend work.

JOB FUNCTION: To support the delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s Youth Inclusion Programmes (Kicks sessions and HAF activities). Delivering inclusive diversionary activities and youth work that aims to keep young people safe, play sport, develop skills and improve mental wellbeing.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be the lead delivery staff member on the PL Kicks programme, delivering weekly sport and physical activity sessions, holiday activities and termly social action and leadership programmes, offering high quality sessions to enhance a participant’s personal development and divert away from anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.
• Line management responsibilities for Youth Inclusion Team Members and Assistant Team Members.
• Plan and deliver engaging and informative sessions that will offer sustained participation with CFCF, ensuring session plans are readily available on request from FA, PLCF or CFCF assessors.
• Educate young people on current issues through workshops and youth forums. Breaking down barriers between young people and the police.
• Promote and champion equality and inclusion by adapting delivery to meet the needs of the young people and adults at risk attending the sessions.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• To ensure session plans, participation forms, recording sheets, risk assessments and registers are completed accurately and given to the appropriate CFCF or associated staff member.
• Lead on monitoring and evaluation responsibilities of associated sessions in accordance with the needs of each funder as an experienced ‘Salesforce’ user.
• To lead on implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined by Chelsea FC Foundation and report any safeguarding/welfare incidents that may take place during, before and after a session to the relevant officer, as well as the production of dynamic risk assessments for every session.
• You will have overall responsibility for the welfare of children in your care and should not leave them in the care of others. You should ensure that all children are signed in and out of all activities by a parent, carer or teacher/associated staff member or follow walk home alone procedure.
• Deliver additional roles and responsibilities as required by the Chelsea FC Foundation and ad hoc duties as requested by Chelsea FC Foundation Management staff.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering youth engagement programmes.
• Youth Worker Level 2 Qualification (or willing to work towards).
• Hold a minimum FA Level 1 Football Coaching Qualification.
• Valid (within last three years) FA Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.
• Ability to travel to activities across South-West London.
• Mental Health First Aid Training (or willing to work towards).
• Mentoring Qualifications (or willing to work towards).
• Multi-sports Qualifications.

Experience:

• Experience working in community engagement programmes specifically tailored to the provision of at-risk young people and marginalised groups.
• Ability to deliver inclusive activities and have an understanding of Equality and Diversity.
• Experience of organising and motivating team members, aiding their personal development.
• Awareness of local demographic and social needs.
• Experience of implementing safeguarding and health and safety procedures within a sport and youth work setting.
• Experience of mentoring young people to support their wellbeing and personal development.
• Experience of supporting on social action, volunteering and leadership initiatives.
• A good understanding of youth services, education providers, leisure facilities and local community and charitable organisations supporting deprived and disengaged young people.
• Experience of working within the sport or charity industry.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others.
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.
• To represent the Club in a professional manner at all times, acting as a positive ambassador and upholding the values, reputation, and standards expected across all interactions.
• To take responsibility for ongoing personal and professional development, actively engaging in training, feedback, and learning opportunities to enhance performance.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea FC, we believe that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We are committed to creating an environment where every colleague and every applicant feels valued, respected, and able to be their authentic self. We welcome the unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that each person brings, and we celebrate the positive impact this has on our club and community. We are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all, and we give full consideration to every applicant regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. We’re here to listen, support you, and ensure you have what you need to participate fully.

Chelsea FC is also firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check prior to starting employment, and some roles may require additional safeguarding screening where appropriate.

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role. Duties may evolve over time to reflect the changing needs and priorities of the Club.