We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire. We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose. Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community. Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference. Position: SEN Supported Internship Curriculum Lead Based – ASDA Spondon Derby Salary - £27318.00pa Hours – 35 hrs a week (Part time will be considered) As part of the Key College team your role is to manage and deliver the Project Search supported internship provision on site at ASDA in Spondon for 10 young people 16-24 years old who have an EHCP. You will operationally lead and deliver the provision ensuring you are working within the Project Search delivery guidelines and will be the key point of coordination and communication between ASDA, DEBP, students and Parents. Your key focus will be support and development of the young people to ensure future success in securing employment. Requirements: Role-specific skills: Proactive and self-motivated with a can-do attitude. Confident and capable communicators with the ability to inspire, engage, enhance learning and provoke thoughtful reflection. Ability to work with young people with a range of SEN requirements and manage EHCP requirements. Ability to work with students and parents to support effective resolution of challenge that may arise. Ability to deal with behavioural difficulties should they occur. Understands and uses a range of methods for achieving positive results with people and knows when to challenge and when to support. Able to build strong relationships with professionals in other organisations. Strong team player who can support and challenge and guide colleagues when appropriate. Excellent planning and organisation skills, with the ability to manage several competing tasks at the same time. Excited by developing and implementing new ideas to improve the service. Able to use digital technology at work. Experience of multi-agency working. Ability to prepare and present written reports. Demonstrated ability and experience of quality assessment. Experience: Experience of working with SEND learners aged 16 to 24 is essential. Proven ability to demonstrate skills and experience in providing quality support in an educational setting. Experience of working with young people and encouraging them to achieve and progress. Proven ability to demonstrate skills and experience in providing support and supervision to staff. Technical requirements: Appropriate qualification such as AET, PGCE, TAQA. Hold a full driving licence, business insurance and have use of a car. Knowledge and understanding of educational legislation. Working knowledge of safeguarding and Prevent. The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period. Other information: YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis? If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be. What we offer: 25 days holiday as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements) Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance. Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary Real Living Wage Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats Your Birthday off every year Long Service rewards Training and Development and more For an informal chat please contact Gary Lambert on 07525984375 during the hours of 9am – 4pm Closing date; 1st November 2024 Interviews to be held; 6th November 2024 Vision Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive: – So, they can fulfil their dreams; – have a safe space to learn and grow; – feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and – feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit. Together we create places where people flourish. Mission To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Values From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community. By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities. Equality and Diversity Statement: YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
