Multi Skilled Tradesperson

**Job description**

VIY are looking for experienced tradespeople to delivery both on project work and the mentoring of our young volunteers. With a key focus on carpentry, painting and plumbing.

We are recruiting for this role on a freelance basis.

**Requirements of Role**: Hands on trade experience, combined with the ability to provide mentoring and support to young learners/volunteers.

Overall purpose of role: At the direction of project site lead, provide mentoring and support to a group of young volunteers. To provide training and guidance, by demonstrating key skills and methods needed to carry out site works which can include carpentry, P&D and Plumbing and as necessary providing additional support where needed.
- To provide mentoring, support and guidance to young volunteers to inspire the next generation of tradespeople as they work to repair community buildings.
- To work with the Lead Mentor (VIY’s site forman) overseeing the work of the young people, making sure the work is completed to a good standard.
- To work with our assessors to make sure there are enough jobs for the young people to complete their ‘Guided Learning Hours’ in each unit of the accreditations.
- To update the Lead Mentor on the progress and safety of the young people, sharing any concerns you have with them at all times.
- To train, up-skill and accredit young people, giving them knowledge and confidence and improve their employability skills
- To represent and be the face of VIY, ensuring that VIY practice and values are communicated and adhered to by those you mentor.
- To channel young people into further training opportunities, work placements and apprenticeships via our progressions team.
- To communicate any site safety concerns to site lead.
- To communicate any safeguarding concerns through designated channels as per safeguarding policy.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Experience/Knowledge**
- Experience of mentoring/supervising young adults, volunteers or paid staff. (D)
- Relevant trade experience/qualifications. (E)
- A commitment and an adherence to VIY values. (E)
- Knowledge of VIY and its core aims. (D)
- Demonstrable knowledge of the needs of young adults. (D)
- An understanding of the need to maintain safe working boundaries when working with young adults. (E)

**Skills/abilities**
- Patience, understanding, sensitivity and a willingness to listen. (E)
- Confident, engaging, articulate and motivational. (E)
- Ability to represent VIY and communicate its mission and values. (E)
- A flexible and understanding approach to working with young adults whose needs may vary or change over time. (E)
- Basic IT/Admin skills and access to mobile phone. (D)
- The ability to be supportive and non-judgemental regardless of a person’s age, race, sexuality, religion or disability. (E)
- To be willing to learn from your own and others’ experiences. (E)
- A commitment to empowering and enabling others. (E)

(E) = Essential requirements (D) = Desirable requirements

**Job Type**: Freelance

**Salary**: £130.00-£150.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
All projects are fully covid-19 risk assessed and appropriate mitigation measures are in place on all project sites.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Carpentry: 3 years (required)
- P&D: 2 years (required)
- Plumbing: 3 years (preferred)
- Bricklaying: 3 years (preferred)
- Youth work: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CSCS (preferred)
- DBS (preferred)
- Full Driving Licence and access to vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location