Youth Project Co-ordinator (Hybrid Working) - UPSKILL RECRUITMENT LTD : Job Details

Have you worked in a project role within a third sector organisation or possess relevant experience of working on a youth focused project?

Upskill-U a restorative organisation working to transform communities through restorative approaches and practise is currently looking for a Project Co-ordinator to join its team.

As a Project Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the project from start to finish proactively contributing to the continual development of the service overseeing a team, liaising with clients, managing service user feedback, evaluations, and requests.

Key Remits:

• Responsible for the day to day management of restorative youth project
• Pro actively assess young person new referrals/cases
• Allocate referrals to Mentors
• Effectively communicate with partner agencies to ensure a seamless referral process
• Oversee Mentoring team managing updates, project progress, evaluation/reports & appointments
• Establish and monitor safeguarding identifying/reporting any concerns
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners such as social workers, police, YOS etc.
• Present project progress/development to management/key partners
• Identifying Mentor training requirements
• Oversee project expenses

Experience:

• Proven experience in a project development & delivery role preferably within a third sector organisation, local authority, or youth focused environment
• Experience of working with a wide range of agencies including providers of statutory services
• Experience in managing & providing effective leadership skills to a team
• Strong communication skills
• Working knowledge of young people’s requirements
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Experience in arranging meetings, overseeing expenses, arranging sessions/workshops
• Able to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft packages

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