King\'s Trust Team Leader - Birmingham - CS12009

Warwickshire College Group works in partnership with the King's Trust to deliver the Team Programme. This provision is offered at a variety of locations according to demographic need, including locations in Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Derbyshire. This post will be based in Birmingham.

The programme is designed to engage with 16-25 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) and provides opportunities to reengage in learning, participate in community projects, teamwork, and attend residential visits and individual work placements. Participants may exhibit challenging behaviours; the post holder will be expected to work effectively with this group.

The Team Leader role is crucial to the success of the Programme. The Team Leader will:

• Deliver the 12 week programme face-to-face with young people.
• Work closely with local agencies and organisations to recruit team members.
• Evaluate the programme and write reports at the end of the 12 week programme.
• Undertake the Award in Education and Training to support the delivery of the programme at the earliest opportunity following appointment.
• Recruit the team of young people, including liaising with training managers, employment services, careers officers, employers, youth organisations, hostels, Job Centre Plus, schools, colleges and other external agencies as necessary.
• Set team and students programme objectives to meet both team and individual needs and deliver the expected learning outcomes.
• Liaise with community organisations and agencies to plan, prepare and supervise appropriate team projects and individual placements for students.
• Work with the Programme Co-ordinator to plan and deliver a quality assured team programme which includes all the required elements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team, taking responsibility for their health, safety and welfare including appropriate disciplinary procedures, medical protocols and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular meetings for evaluation, review and assessment with the whole team on an individual basis.
• Keep appropriate records of the team's and each individual's performance and progress by utilising the College's internal quality systems e.g. registers.
• Submit regular reports on the Team to the line manager and contribute to staff team discussions, planning, review and evaluation and the curriculum area SAR.
• Organise progression appointments for each team prior to the end of each programme.
• Organise and lead 3 residential weeks with the Team during the academic year.
• Attend college-delivered 'Teaching Essentials' training.

Pre-employment checks:

Offers of work will be conditional upon mandatory pre-employment checks including DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, and TRA check (academic posts). Any offer of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, safeguarding understanding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification.
• Good general education including GCSE, A-C grades in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience of working effectively with groups of young adults.
• Experience of working effectively with people with challenging behaviours.
• Experience of planning, organising and completing practical projects.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and team building skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including report writing.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge of the local community, its voluntary organisations and agencies.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• A driving licence free of major endorsements and the use of a motor vehicle or the ability to find alternative means of travel to attend business-related activities.
• A First Aid qualification or willingness to gain this qualification.
• A nationally recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete and achieve the Certificate in Education and Training.

Desirable Attainments:

• Experience of delivering accredited programmes.
• Possession of Assessor Awards (A1 or D32/D33), City & Guilds 7306/7303 or a Youth Leaders award (or equivalent).
• Possession of mini-bus driving licence or PCV if applicable or a willingness to gain this licence.