Youth Engagement Manager

Overview

Volunteering Matters Brighter Futures CEC works with pupils (aged 12-18) who are care experienced or on the edge of care across the City of Edinburgh. The project has two parts: one is to work one‑to‑one with the young people referred to the project, supporting them to experience a volunteering placement with local charitable organisations that will build their confidence and allow them to grow and learn new things in a different environment out with school; the second part is our group work, where the Youth Engagement Manager will be responsible for up to seven small groups within schools across Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Work one‑to‑one with the young people referred to the project, supporting them to experience a volunteering placement with local charitable organisations that will build their confidence and allow them to grow and learn new things in a different environment out with school.
• Lead and support up to seven small groups within schools across Edinburgh, helping group members develop and deliver a Youth Social Action project within their community.
• Manage the overall delivery of the project, ensuring young people receive appropriate support and engagement.
• Demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to the organisation’s values and strategy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of the organisation’s values and strategy.
• The right candidate must be patient, engaging, and able to work flexibly.
• Due to the nature of this role and the needs of the young people we support, including the requirement to provide appropriate support and engagement for young males with complex experiences, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be male under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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