Senior Youth & Mentor Facilitator
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Are you passionate about empowering the next generation? Do you have the experience and skills to mentor and guide youth towards their full potential? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Youth & Mentor Facilitator!
As a Senior Youth & Mentor Facilitator, you will play a crucial role in creating safe and engaging environments for young people to learn, grow, and thrive. Your responsibilities include leading BelEve workshops, activities, and discussions that promote skill development, personal growth, and positive social interaction among young people within our community.
Reporting into the Programme Officer you will serve as a mentor and role model, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to help young people navigate challenges and reach their full potential. You will also be a key connector between the Programme Director / Programme Officer and the rest of the Youth & Mentor Facilitation team. Additionally, you will collaborate with colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders to design and implement effective programmes that address the unique needs and interests of the youth demographic.
Through your passion for youth development and commitment to empowerment, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of the next generation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Facilitate BelEve Programmes
Lead or assist in leading various programmes, workshops, or activities designed for the
young people in our community. These could include educational sessions, recreational activities, skill-building workshops, or support groups.
- Ensure consistent, quality delivery
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of sessions delivered by Youth & Mentor Facilitators, providing recommendations for additional training or areas of improvement to the Programme Officer. Support Youth & Mentor Facilitators by providing informal support, offering advice and creating a culture of excellence.
Engaging Youth Participants
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where young people feel comfortable expressing themselves and participating actively. Encourage engagement, participation, and collaboration among youth participants.
- Providing Guidance and Support
Offer guidance and support to youth participants, both individually and in groups. Listen to their concerns, offer advice, and provide resources or referrals as needed.
Able to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where girls feel empowered to express themselves and build positive relationships.
- Mentoring
Keen advocate in mentoring youth participants. Build positive relationships with youth participants, providing guidance, support, and advocacy.
- Developing BelEve Programme Content
Collaborate with other staff members to develop programme content and curriculum that aligns with the needs and interests of the youth demographic. Adapt materials and activities to suit different age groups and learning styles.
- Implementing BelEve Safeguarding Policy
Enforce and implement Safeguarding across all BelEve programmes to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. Address any behavioural issues or conflicts that arise in a fair and respectful manner.
- Building Relationships
Establish positive relationships with the young people within our community, their families, and the wider community. Foster trust and rapport to create a supportive network for young people.
- Report & Evaluation of BelEve Programmes
Assess the impact and effectiveness of our programmes through participant feedback, observation, and evaluation metrics. Use this information to make improvements and adjustments as necessary.
- Collaborating with Stakeholders
Work closely with other youth workers, volunteers, partner organisations, schools, and
community leaders to coordinate activities and resources for youth development.
- Maintaining Records
Maintain clear & concise session notes, keep accurate records of programme attendance, participant demographics, and any incidents or concerns that arise. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting requirements.
- Professional Development
Stay informed about best practices, trends, and developments in youth work and related fields. Seek out opportunities for professional development and training to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Advocacy
Support and advocate for the needs and rights of young people within BelEve and the broader community. Raise awareness about issues affecting youth and work towards positive change.
- Administrative Tasks
Perform administrative duties such as impact studies, end of programme reports as needed to support the smooth operation of our programmes.
General:
- Act as the Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
- Participate proactively in weekly team meetings and other meetings as required.
- Be an ambassador of BelEve at all times.
- Undertake any other duties and reasonable requests that are in keeping with the nature of this post and to flag any issues of capacity as soon as they arrive.
Candidate Requirements
- You will have a Youth work qualification or previous experience in a similar field, specifically providing interventions, mentoring and support for young girls. Ideally, this would be supplemented with experience in personal development, leadership or education.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with young girls effectively.
- You will be passionate about gender equality and driving for young girls’ rights.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in supporting the growth and well-being of others.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
- Commitment to upholding safeguarding policies and maintaining a safe environment for program participants.
- Reflective and open to feedback, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Dedicated to personal integrity and embodying the values of BelEve.
- Must be able to travel and have access to either a car or public transport, which will enable easy travel across the various locations.
Desirable
- Lived experience relevant to the challenges faced by the girls we serve.
- Previous experience in program development, curriculum design, or educational content creation (or similar) would be beneficial.
- Familiarity with community resources and networks that support youth development.
- Additional language skills may be beneficial for engaging with diverse communities.
Additional Information
Working Conditions
- This position will require evening or weekend work during high volume programme delivery.
- Travel to different programme sites within the community will be necessary.
How to Apply
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