Lewisham Lates Youth Clubs Co-Ordinator

Role Summary:

To co-ordinate, develop and deliver a safe, welcoming and inclusive Lewisham Lates Youth
club at identified main and satellite clubs in line with the mayor’s investment in late night youth
clubs.

The post holder will be responsible for planning and overseeing a varied programme of
activities that meets the needs and interests of young people, supports their personal and
social development, and encourages participation, confidence, independence and positive
relationships.

The post holder will build effective relationships with young people, families, staff, volunteers
and partner organisations to ensure the successful operation and continued development of
the Lewisham Lates youth club project over the course of the grant cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Lewisham Lates youth club across hub and
satellite venues. Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities in
consultation with young people.
• Ensure sessions are engaging, inclusive, purposeful and appropriate to the age and
needs of participants, whilst having project outcomes embedded throughout.
• Provide appropriate information, advice, guidance and support to young people whilst
working closely with mobility partners to embed EET outcomes across the project.
• Assign, supervise and support youth workers, sessional staff and external delivery
partners across Lewisham Lates Youth clubs supporting a variety of high-quality
activities delivered in parallel.
• Support the induction, training and development of staff and delivery partners whilst
promoting teamwork, professional conduct and a positive working environment.
• Ensure staffing arrangements are appropriate for the activities being delivered and
comply with organisational policies.

• Maintain accurate attendance registers, participation records and other required
documentation to support the completion of monitoring, evaluation and reporting
requirements within agreed timescales to project funders.
• Develop positive working relationships with schools, community groups, youth services
and other relevant agencies to support full reach of Lewisham Lates clubs.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations to improve opportunities and support
for young people and promote consistent engagement.
• Support outreach and engagement activities to encourage young people to access the
service in its full.
• Ensure organisational policies and procedures are always followed.
Essential Requirements:
• A recognised youth work qualification, up to a Level 3 qualification in Youth Work.
• Safeguarding & First aid qualifications including Youth Mental Health FA.
• Experience of working with children and young people in a youth work, community, or
education setting and planning, organising or delivering activities for large groups.
• Experience of managing or co-ordinating a youth club or youth programme engaging
large numbers of young people.
• Experience of supervising a multi-layered delivery staff team.
• Experience of partnership working and community engagement.
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on youth programmes to project
funders.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Desired Requirements:
• Recognised NGB qualifications for delivery of sports and or other positive activities.
Personal Skills / Abilities:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise activities, manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Ability to engage, motivate and support young people.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to regularly work late evenings and school holidays as part of regular working
pattern.