Swansea City AFC Foundation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. Reg no: 1126933

Job Title - Youth Worker

Location: We have sessions which take place at the following locations..

Swansea, NPT, Carmarthen, Pembroke, Newtown and Aberystwyth. *Candidates can choose to work one or multiple sites, depending on their preference.

Reporting to: Senior Foundation Coaches

Contract Type: Casual

Working Hours: Casual Hours (Evenings)

Salary: £13.38 per hours (plus £1.62 of Working Time Directive [WTD])

Other Benefits:

Successful applicants will receive Swans Foundation kit.

Opportunities for tickers for home matches

Opportunities for to compete additional Training and CPD events. 

Job Role: Youth Worker

Job Purpose: To work with young people from high-need areas as part of our Premier League Kicks programme.  Youth Workers will develop positive relationships with young people involved in the programme, supporting their needs and helping them to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Engage and inspire young people during our Premier League Kicks Session.
• Develop positive relationships with young people based on mutual trust and respect, supporting young people to make positive life choices. 
• Deliver high-quality sessions that engage and enthuse young people.
• Support young people with their needs and empower them to reach their full potential.
• Establish clear boundaries and challenge any inappropriate behaviour during the sessions.
• To attend any training identified as necessary by your line manager as part of your personal development programme.
• To report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are inappropriate.
• Support senior coaches, to ensure that sessions are delivered to the highest quality.
• To effectively engage with young people at sessions, and act as a positive role model.
• To support with identifying suitable sites for Kicks delivery and provide opportunities which inspire, motivate, and empower young people to realise their potential.
• To ensure that all activities are delivered within a safe, controlled environment. 
• To be committed to CPD and attend training course seminars and meetings as required. 
• To carry out administrative duties as necessary e.g. maintain accurate attendance registers, conduct dynamic risk assessments, complete any accident reports. 
• To ensure all equipment associated with the coaching programme is correctly set up and maintained correctly. 

General

Our vision starts with our staff and permeates through all our business, so we recognise the need to always protect the image and reputation of Swansea City AFC. It is therefore a condition of employment that all our employees uphold our beliefs by positively promoting and representing Swansea City AFC.

• To embody the Foundation mission of supporting inclusivity, acting as a role model by ensuring all of all activities are accessible and welcoming for all.
• To ensure that The Foundation’s policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection are considered, and all legal obligations are adhered to, ensuring that the safety of participants, volunteers and staff (including self) is prioritised at all times.
• Ensure all aspects of safeguarding are integrated across the delivery of the programme and all activities are delivered in a safe and suitable manner; with all safeguarding concerns reported through appropriate channels. 
• To be well presented and wear suitable attire whilst on duty and representing Swansea City AFC Foundation.
• Contribute to Foundation success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team results.

Personal Specification

                     *This role is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and return of reference.

The deadline for applications is midnight on the 28th of August 2023 

If you would like further information or wish to discuss the role in greater detail, please contact: Craig Richards, Youth Engagement Lead on 07884 655 128; Craig@swansfoundation.org.uk.

Swansea City AFC Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and has policies and procedures in place to protect employees and job applicants from unfair and/or prejudiced treatment. The Foundation does not tolerate less favourable treatment of any employee or job applicant on any ground, including but not limited to gender, marital status, race, racial origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, membership or non-membership of a Trade Union, pregnancy, childbirth, political affiliation, relationships in the workplace, or any other prejudice.

Swansea City AFC Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in its activities. As part of the Foundation’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check. Appropriate references are also required.

Due to a high demand in applications the Foundation will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Applications will only be kept for three months and will not be shared with other organizations.