We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.

We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.

Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.

Learner Support Assistant (Green Skills or Construction Focus)

Based Derby

Salary: £19838 Per Annum

Hours: 35 hours per a week(will consider part time hours)

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.

Key College as part of YMCA Derbyshire is striving to support young people within our community learn new skills for later life and achieve accredited qualifications through the programmes we run.

We are seeking a creative thinker with a ‘can-do’ attitude and an ability and passion for educating young people.

This fast-paced and varied role gives an individual the chance to make a real impact on the success of the learners that we support. This role will focus on supporting our young people at our new green hub provision this year with access to a community garden, workspaces and construction spaces to develop our learners skills around construction, and practical work based skills.

A driving license and use of own car is essential as there will be an expectation to work across numerous sites.

Learn more and apply at: ymcaderbyshire.org.uk.

Ideally you will have the following: -

·Some previous experience or willingness to develop skills and experience in any one of the following fields including construction, horticulture/gardening, brick laying, plastering.

·Ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases and Outlook

·English & Maths at GCSE 4/C or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.

·Any previous qualifications linked to the construction industry, green skills sector or practical work-based skills or willingness to work towards.

·Clear understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and how to keep young people safe.

·Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

·Willingness to engage in professional development.

·Proactive and self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

·Confident and capable communicators with the ability to inspire, engage, enhance learning and provoke thoughtful reflection.

·Understands and use a range of methods for achieving positive results with people and know when to challenge and when to support.

·Able to build strong relationships with professionals in other organisations.

·Strong team player who can support and challenge and guide colleagues when appropriate.

Excellent planning and organisation skills, with the ability to manage several competing tasks at the same time.

·Excited by developing and implementing savvy new ideas to improve the delivery and a result the engagement of the young people we work with.

·Able to use digital technology at work.

·Experience of multi-agency working.

·Ability to prepare and present support records.

·Patience and discretion with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.

·Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements and to include working outside of normal office hours as and when required

A driving license and use of own car is essential as there will be an expectation to work across numerous sites.

At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.

The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

What we offer:

Generous Annual leave

3% Pension contributions

35 hour working week

Real Living Wage

Uniform Provided

Flexible working

Costco Card

Christmas/Easter Gifts

Quarterly Treats

Bike to Work Scheme

Free parking

Life assurance scheme

Pets At Work programme

Eye Test contributions

Birthday leave

Welcome Gift bag on first day

Long Service rewards

Training and Development

For an informal chat please contact Gary Lambert on 07525984375 during the hours of 9am – 4pm

Closing date; 25th October 2024

Interview Date; TBC

Interviews to be held; TBC

Vision

Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:

– So, they can fulfil their dreams;

– have a safe space to learn and grow;

– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and

– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.

Together we create places where people flourish.

Mission

To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere

YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities

We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.

By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.