Saints Foundation Youth Engagement Officer

What is the role? You will be working as part of the Saints Foundation Premier League Kicks, Saints Switching Play and Saints Works teams to deliver positive activities including football sessions, workshops, and mentoring projects across the city. We aim to use the power of the Southampton FC brand to work with 8–18-year-olds who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, youth violence, and/or from high-need areas. In this role, you will work with the Youth Engagement Coordinator to deliver engaging sessions within communities during evening hours where we know anti-social behaviour increases. This includes building a strong rapport with young people and partners in the community, managing risk and safeguarding, and maintaining a positive environment. Moreover, you will help the coordinator with evaluating the impact of your work through effectively collecting and managing data. You will also be working on Saints Switching Play, providing 1-1 mentoring to young people that may already be involved in the criminal justice system and those young people either not in employment, education, or training to build strong, trusting relationships to help ensure they have a pathway either into employment, education, or training. You will also be safeguarding the welfare of young people, adults, and vulnerable groups at all times whilst ensuring that any relationship with children and adults at risk is appropriate and any language and behaviours are of a suitable demeanour. What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion to assist young people to achieve their potential and improve their wellbeing and in doing so, working collectively to build a stronger, safer, and more inclusive Southampton. The ideal candidate will be able to work with colleagues and engage with participants from a range of diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, you will keep up to date with the current trends and challenges that young people in Southampton face. Person specification Experience of delivering to and building strong rapport with young people in community settings. Experience of successfully delivering community-based sessions. Experience of mentoring young people. Understanding of the challenges that young people face. Qualified or working towards a minimum UEFA C License (previously known as FA Level 2) or another sport and/or Level 2 Youth Work qualification. Excellent communication and organisation skills. Experience in leading a team of casual staff and volunteers. What do you get in return? Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game. Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health). Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise. 25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year. Contributory Pension Scheme. Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family. Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career. Free onsite parking. Cycle to Work Scheme. Collaborative & inclusive working culture. *We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*

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