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Job description

The PoM Youth Officer is responsible for the promotion and inclusion of children and young people with disabilities, autism and brain injury in a personal development project, developing their social and emotional skills to enable them to participate in their local community.

Responsibilities

• The PoM Youth Officer will deliver a mental health personal development programme, develop young peer mentors and facilitate the promotion of Disability & Inclusion Training to local stakeholders, funders and the wider community.
• They will work in line with quality standards and ensure the project provides a meaningful, fun, supportive and inclusive place for our young people to become motivated and reach their full potential.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• RQF level 6 (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent level in Youth & Community, Health & Social Care, Education or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 1 years’ paid experience of planning and delivering group based personal and social development programmes for children and young people.
• Minimum RQF 4 or equivalent level in Youth & Community, Health & Social Care, Education or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ paid experience of planning and delivering group based personal and social development programmes for children and young people.
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills.