Youth Centre Manager - #185961

Responsible for the leadership and day-to-day management of a Youth Centre, ensuring high-quality, consistent youth work delivery that meets the needs of young people in the local community.

You will lead a team of staff, supporting their performance, development and wellbeing, while overseeing the delivery of an engaging and structured youth work offer within your centre.

Working closely with the Head of People, you will implement workforce development plans and support staff to progress through their youth work journey.

The role requires strong leadership, organisation and a commitment to delivering high standards of youth work within a busy and dynamic environment. You will be responsible for creating a centre that young people choose to attend, where staff feel supported and where high-quality youth work is delivered consistently.

You will be responsible for:

As a member of The Boathouse Youth management team you will work across all programmes and have responsibility for the offer delivered to young people aged 4–17 at your centre, as well as the day-to-day running of the site. You will work with stakeholders, young people and other agencies to promote and develop the organisation and its services. You will have a passion for putting children and young people first and wanting to be a positive role model in their lives.

• A JNC Professional Youth Work Qualification at Level 6 or above
• Significant experience of working with young people
• Experience of working with young people over a sustained period
• Experience of face-to-face youth work over a sustained period
• Experience in managing a team of staff
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by children and young people growing up in disadvantaged areas
• Experience in programme development, implementation and evaluation
• Experience of managing facilities (building management)
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of young people to help tackle challenges
• Ability to challenge and manage behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent digital skills including Word, Excel, social media platforms and the internet
• Ability to build relationships with children, young people and adults regardless of external factors
• Willingness to work towards the strategic vision of The Boathouse Youth
• Willingness to work evenings (at least 3 per week) and weekends
• Full driving licence

You can find out more about this job and apply via our website - https://www.thebhy.co.uk/job/youth-centre-manager/