Targeted Youth Officer (Switch It)

Title:                                                                    Targeted Youth Officer

Working Pattern:                                       Full Time 37.5 hours a week including occasional evening and weekend work

Contract Type:                                             Fixed Term – March 2027 with the potential of extension

Salary:                                                               Officer: £26,227.50

Reports to:                                                     Targeted Youth Coordinator

Location:                                                         Southlands Centre

Overview of the role

Working as part of the Social Inclusion Team, the role will deliver on Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation’s Switch It Project which is funded by Middlesbrough Council.  

The delivery will focus on high-quality, engaging and supportive one-to-one mentoring as well as small group workshops based on identified themes such as Mental Health, Wellbeing and Knife Crime.

The role will also support the delivery of the Premier League Kicks Programme.

At Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation, we are committed to living and embedding our core values (quality, inspire, teamwork, inclusion and honesty and integrity), in how we deliver our activity and interact with our partners and colleagues.

Key Relationships

Internal:

Head of Foundation

Senior Operations Manager

Social Inclusion Team

External:

Schools

Community Organisations

Middlesbrough Council

Job Description

• Plan, prepare and deliver a range of targeted interventions to children and young people who are referred to our Switch It Project. These sessions predominately take place within school settings.
• Build positive, trusted relationships with young people through implementing early and responsive intervention based on individual needs, following their interests and personal strengths.
• Be a positive role model for children and young people and provide non-judgemental support and respecting diversity and lifestyle choices.
• Work with other multi-agency organisations to provide wrap-around support for the young person and their family.
• Create and sustain partnerships with local schools and organisations to provide suitable exit strategies for participants – encourage young people to become involved in community-based activities.
• Support and encourage children and young people (of your caseload) to access Premier League Kicks on an evening.
• Support with the delivery of other programmes/sessions across Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation which includes some evening and weekend work. Examples include Premier League Kicks, Match Day and Holiday Camps.
• Undertake administrative tasks and communicate with different stakeholders.
• Support with the data collection with guidance from your Line Manager and the Data and Impact Coordinator.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, including adapting resources and engagements to ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements with support of your Line Manager and the Health and Safety Manager.
• Be committed to safeguarding and working with Safeguarding Ambassadors and the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Promote the vision, mission and core values of Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation.