Blackburn Rovers Community Trust currently have a vacancy for the following role:
To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@brfctrust.com.
CVs will not be accepted.
Please see attached documents for further information.
Job Specification
Targeted Youth Mentor
Organisation Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT)
Position Targeted Youth Mentor
Location Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park Stadium,
Blackburn, BB2 4JF
Type of Contract Full time – permanent
Additional Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible working location/arrangements (where possible)
- Pension scheme
- Generous sick pay scheme
- An internal staff wellbeing group to support staff welfare
- Continuous personal development opportunities
- Additional pay for working matchday and community initiatives
- Official Blackburn Rovers staff uniform/tracksuit
- Access to a multi-faith prayer room
- 50% discount on food and drink during the week in
Blues Bar, Ewood Park
- Complimentary lunch on pay day at Blues Bar
- Access to complimentary staff match tickets
- Free parking at Ewood Park
- Job Title Targeted Youth Mentor
Salary TBC
Hours of Work Monday – Friday, between the hours 9am-8pm dependent on the need of the project (flexible hours and working location considered)
You will be expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. The role includes evening and weekend hours.
Location Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF.
Responsible To Directly to - Relevant Project Lead
Head of Service - Head of Wellbeing & Targeted Services
Contractual Status Full Time – permanent
Closing Date TBC
Interview Date TBC
- Overall purpose of the Job Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT) is the award -winning independent charitable arm of founding member of the EFL and the Premier League - Blackburn Rovers FC.
Using the brand of Blackburn Rovers FC and the power of football and sport for positive social change, we are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable, compassionate, approachable and dynamic, Targeted Youth Mentor.
The Targeted Youth Mentor will play a vital role in supporting young people between the age of 10-25, who are high risk and involved with crime and anti-social behaviour. Supporting young people, towards reaching their full potential through targeted intervention.
This position involves delivering informal education, PHSE, physical activity sessions, workshops, and focused one-on-one interventions.
Providing guidance to young people on fulfilling their own goals, relating to personal development, education, training and employment. The role involves building trusting relationships with young people, facilitating personal development and promoting positive life choices.
The Youth Mentor will collaborate closely with local Police,
Secondary schools and the local authority to enhance engagement and outcomes for youth in Blackburn with Darwen and surrounding areas, as needed. All staff members are expected to support other Trust areas when and where possible.
- Duties and Responsibilities This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken:
Work alongside partners such as Lancashire Constabulary,
Blackburn with Darwen youth offending team, local Secondary schools, local youth service providers, children’s social Services, neighbourhood teams, ELCAS, Local Authorities and others to identify and work with young people involved in, or at risk of involvement in offending behaviour.
Mentoring and supporting individuals in 1:1 settings, encouraging social inclusion and the dissolving of barriers.
Providing wrap around support, including signposting to other agencies/services where required.
Create, plan and deliver a range of workshops and activities to engage young people and support a positive change in behaviour. For example, conflict resolution, life skills, antiracism, carers and aspirations, money management etc.
Build trusted relationships with young people to promote personal development, wellbeing gains and reduce their experience of offending and antisocial behaviour.
Maintain/strengthen existing or new professional relationships with stakeholders, developing strong referral pathways.
Ensure all necessary participants data is secured and recorded in line with the metrics framework in a timely manner and uploaded onto CRM system.
Ensuring that all contact with and arrangements for young people and their welfare is safeguarded to the highest standard in-line with Trust policies and procedures.
Design risk assessments in line with participant information provided via individuals referral forms.
Share best practice/developments with stakeholders when required to shape and benefit programme delivery.
Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the project and compile evidence on the progress of individuals to report back to key funders.
Provide progress reports (e.g. internally to senior management and/or Board and externally to funders).
Support the delivery of other projects and work with the Trust’s Management Team to identify other opportunities and projects where duties may overlap.
Undertaking any relevant training as required by line-manager or in-line with expectations of the programme funders.
Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, in service delivery and employment.
Be a flexible member of the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust team and when requested, assist in the delivery of other projects and activities including evenings and weekends.
- General To always be approachable and represent Blackburn Rovers Community Trust in a professional manner regarding dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.
To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires including some evenings, weekends and overnight stays.
Be a flexible member of the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust team and when requested, assist in the delivery of other projects and activities including evenings and weekends, holiday camps and matchdays.
Carry out any other matters referred by the Director of Community and Partnerships and Head of Wellbeing and Targeted Services for specific attention.
To contribute to a positive working and learning environment.
- Person Specification
Essential Desirable
Knowledge , Experience and
Qualifications Experience of working in partnership with other departments and agencies.
Mentoring/ teaching/ youth work qualification.
A valid UK driving licence.
A willingness to complete training.
Experience of working with hardto-reach young people.
Experience of planning engaging activities, e.g. workshops.
Experience of working effectively as part of a team and working with minimal supervision.
Experience of dealing with difficult situations or conflict.
Experience of maintaining strict confidentiality using tact and diplomacy where appropriate.
Experience of writing reports.
Experience of using online monitoring and evaluation tools to manage projects/ programmes.
Proven track record of effectively implementing new projects.
An understanding of Blackburn with Darwen and the issues facing young people in the surrounding geographical areas.
Knowledge of local referral agencies, and the ability to engage them in the programme.
An awareness and understanding of wider issues such as exploitation, gangs, domestic violence, community violence.
How to apply:
To apply, please email your application form, equal opportunities form and covering letter to recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk. CVs alone will not be accepted.
Extensive knowledge on safeguarding and how to ensure the safety of a young person on programme as well as an understanding of risks they may face.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so.
Communicates effectively and inclusively with clients, senior managers and team members
Ability to be proactive and decisive when co-ordinating programmes/ projects.
Shows initiative, personal resilience and motivation to deliver a quality service.
Upholds legislation, regulations and policy, acting with integrity and is willing to challenge those who may not.
Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload.
Strong IT skills including
Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
Effective partnership working.
Working within a professional football club environment.
Values The successful candidate’s values must align with those of Blackburn Rovers Community Trust:
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Individuality
- Inclusivity
- Diversification
- Proactivity
- Ambition
- Determination
- Principles
- Family
Recruitment (recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk)
FAO- Fahima Iqbal – Head of Wellbeing and Targeted Services
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Ewood Park
Blackburn
BB2 4JF
Please note:
The person appointed to this post will, from day-to-day, have contact with children and vulnerable adults, many of whom are under eleven years of age, and several whom may have moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.
Safeguarding Recruitment:
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant can expect to have their personal information entered on to a Single Central Record and/or the FA’s Whole Game system, which will be shared with key football and other sports governing bodies and organisations where applicable.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. BRCT is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
You can view Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s 2024 Impact Report by clicking HERE.
