Youth Work Manager

Are you a qualified and experienced youth worker passionate about supporting the lives of young people? Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) has an exciting opportunity to lead our Youth Work team, empowering over 1,500 amazing young people through our thriving hub of activities and support services. If you’re a capable team leader with experience with 13-19 year-olds, we’d love to hear from you.

The role

We’re looking for a qualified Youth Work leader; someone who is willing to get stuck in and join our warm and enthusiastic team. You will be responsible for creating and delivering our Youth Work Programme and supporting and managing our team of youth workers and volunteers to deliver our schedule of youth clubs, sports sessions and events. This will include planning and delivering sessions, implementing safeguarding procedures and supporting fundraising efforts.

Interviews

Interviews are likely to be held in late October / early November. The interview will be up to two hours long and held at BYC to ensure young people are involved in the process. There will be an in-person panel interview (45 minutes long), a written test and a meeting with a young person involved with BYC.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the Youth Work Program's development and delivery.
• Collaborate with staff and young people to develop and agree on delivery plans and budgets.
• Record and evaluate all program delivery following our procedures.
• Recruit, supervise, and support volunteers and staff, leading team meetings as necessary.
• Identify grants and funding needs with the Head of Fundraising and CEO, completing applications as required.
• Deliver timely reports for the CEO and funders.
• Conduct proper risk assessments for all activities, adhering to BYC policies including safeguarding and equality.
• Manage budgets and expenditures for specific program areas.
• Record staff hours in coordination with the Operations Manager.
• Participate in training, supervision, staff meetings, and external meetings, and undertake other duties commensurate with the role's responsibilities.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Level 3 JNC qualified or relevant youth work qualification and 3-4 years of experience.
• Experience working with young people (aged 13 - 19 years old) in youth work settings.
• Experience in developing Youth Work Programmes.
• Experience in managing staff teams.

Essential skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, partner organisations and young people.
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• Good organisational, planning, writing, budgeting and administration skills.
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• Understanding and experience of monitoring and evaluation in a youth work setting.
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• Politically and creatively aware with a good understanding of Youth Work principles.
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• Ability to challenge, support and reflect appropriately and effectively.
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• Ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multitasking in a busy environment.

A clear understanding of safeguarding young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in a Youth Work setting.

A good understanding of equality and diversity issues and the ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour.

Our offer to you

• £32,000 - £35,000 salary package.
• 28 days of annual leave.
• 2 weeks off at Christmas (during which time BYC is closed).
• Flexible working hours (as some evening and occasional weekend working is expected).
• Time off in lieu of extra hours worked.
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring from our CEO.
• Youth Work Qualification training (if this is something you are interested in undertaking).
• A supportive working environment.

About BYC

Established in 1917, Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) is one of Brighton & Hove’s longest-running and best-used youth services. We are a central space for the city’s youth work: a thriving hub of activities which attracts over 1,500 young people - from every ward - every year.

At BYC, we’re proud of the contributions of the remarkable young people we work with. Through dynamic initiatives like B.fest, Brighton's largest youth-led festival, and unique facilities such as our indoor skateboard park, we foster an environment where creativity, self-expression, and community thrive. Moreover, our extensive network of partner organisations, spanning from mental health to LGBTQI+ support, ensures that young people have access to the resources they need to flourish.

Joining our team means becoming part of a movement that places young people's voices, aspirations, and concerns at the forefront of everything we do. We collaborate with over 20 partner organisations to create a safe and inclusive space where young people can be themselves, learn from one another, and drive positive change in their lives and communities. As we embark on our Capital Rebuild Project, backed by a £7.3 million investment, we are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision.

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people and contribute to building a brighter future for Brighton & Hove, then BYC is the place for you. Join us in shaping the next chapter of youth work in our city and empowering the leaders of tomorrow.

Contact: If you have any questions regarding this position, don’t hesitate to call our office at 01273 681368. You can find out more about us on our website.

We look forward to receiving your application