Head of Programmes

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Caxton Youth Organisation Full time

What will you be doing?

You will be joining Caxton Youth Organisation during an exciting time in our strategy, as we aim to maximise our reach and support the wellbeing of over sixty learning disabled and autistic 11–25-year-olds in Westminster each year, by creating communities, breaking barriers and empowering young people through youth work. You will be central to this, developing a team of youth workers and ensuring our programmes are delivered successfully. As well as maintaining top quality accessible activities, embedding referral and activity partnerships. You will be working directly with young people 1-2 evening sessions a week and on incredible trips around the community.

What we're looking for:

As an ideal candidate, you will bring proven experience of overseeing the delivery and management of youth programmes with learning disabled and autistic young people, directly delivering youth-led services. You will have demonstrable experience of team management and will line manage an amazing team of youth workers supporting them to grow and thrive and deliver the best outcomes for young people. You will support the organisation to meet deadlines and complete reports to be able to keep Caxton as a sustainable and impactful organisation. You will have demonstrated your ability to use reflective youth work practice and flexibility and innovation across your career. As an outstanding communicator, you will possess an exceptional ability to develop and maintain partnerships, capable of securing commitment to Caxton Youth Organisation and building a confident team. You will have proven experience of strategically thinking about developing projects and programmes for young people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of then I hope you will download the job pack and submit a cover letter and CV for consideration.

Person Specification

What we'd love from you: (the Essentials)


• A personal commitment to Caxton's mission to create communities, break barriers and empower learning disabled young people.


• Experience of managing and delivering targeted youth work, and a professional or occupational qualification in Youth Work (Level 2 or above)


• Demonstrable experience of line managing a team.


• Experience of the learning disability sector and of implementing projects with learning disabled young people.


• Evidence of continuing professional development.


• A satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level is required.


• Excellent written and communication skills


• Experience of successfully managing youth projects with outcomes and deadlines.


• A strong track record of developing and embedding a performance management culture with a clear development focus.


• Ability to motivate and empower staff so as to build effective teams and relationships, trust, good morale and teamwork.

Desirable


• An understanding of different communication methods, including Makaton


• Experience of detailed reporting to funders on all aspects of the programme and services


• First Aid Qualification


• A proven ability to manage expenditure budget


• Able to demonstrate a track record of strategic planning and delivery.


• 2+ years of line-management experience.


•Level 3+ qualification in youth work

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