Job Vacancies
Crime Reduction Manager
Salary: £30,000 three year fixed-term contract plus vehicle
CACT Ref: CRM2010
Rationale: The appointed person will have the responsibility of developing and managing the delivery of the CACT Crime Reduction programme throughout the London Boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich and the Kent districts of Dartford and Gravesham.
The successful applicant will:
Be responsible for the planning, implementation, delivery and monitoring of a programme to meet the needs of young people in conjunction with local partners
Ecourage the active participation of 'at risk' young people into the programme
Develop innovative sports based projects and programmes aimed at raising the achievement, confidence and skills of young people, particularly those at risk of becoming involved in drugs, anti-social behaviour, crime, extremism and violence
Ensure the sustainability of the project through effective partnership working, identification of funding and bid writing
Line manage the CACT Crime Reduction Officer and casual staff
Adhere to health and safety, child protection and other related guidance
Maintain the high standards CACT sets across all programmes and to ensure, to the best of their ability, a safe environment
The successful applicant will be required to work an average minimum of 38 hours per week. The postholder will be line managed by the CACT Social Inclusion Manager.
Person specification
Essential
Full driving licence
Experience of working with children/young people
Experience of working with and supporting minority groups
Experience of managing staff
Experience of working within a 'partnership' environment
To have a willingness to work 'unsocial' hours
Knowledge and experience of the Youth Justice system
Experience of working with young people at risk, both perpetrators of crime and victims of crime
Be able to plan, manage, evaluate and monitor their own work and have a flexible approach
Have good interpersonal skills - be a confident/effective communicator
To be competent in ICT and to have reached a satisfactory standard in education and be willing to undertake further training/qualifications
Desirable
Awareness of the ECM agenda and other Local/National agendas
To have a coaching qualification (football) - minimum of FA level 2 or equivalent
Experience of multi-agency work on the 'Prevent' agenda and in community cohesion
Knowledge and experience of fund raising and bid writing
CVs with a covering statement detailing all points within the person specification to be received (either by post or email) by no later than close of business on Thursday, July 29th. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Wednesday, August 4th.
Please send your application, clearly stating the job title and reference number of the position you are applying for, to: Tina Johnson, Administration Officer, CAFC Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham, SE9 2JR or email it to tina.johnson@cact.org.uk
Bexley Crime Reduction Officer
Salary: £25,000 three year fixed-term contract plus vehicle
CACT REF: BCRO2010
Rationale
The appointed person will have the responsibility of developing and managing the delivery of the CACT Crime Reduction programme throughout the London Borough of Bexley.
The successful applicant will:
Be responsible for the planning, implementation, delivery and monitoring of programmes to meet the needs of young people in conjunction with local partners
Encourage the active participation of 'at risk' young people into the programmes
Develop innovative sports or other activity based projects and programmes aimed at raising the achievement, confidence and skills of young people, particularly those at risk of becoming involved in drugs, anti-social behaviour, crime, extremism and violence
Refer vulnerable young people into areas of further advancement, be this academic or activity based, through partnership referral, and recognising achievement via accredited outcomes and awards etc
Deliver support through mentoring individuals on a one to one and ad hoc basis when and where it is required and to be able to use own initiative and formal guidance to ensure the safety of the individual who may be at risk
Adhere to health and safety, child protection and other related guidance
Maintain the high standards CACT sets across all programmes and to ensure, to the best of their ability, a safe environment and adherence to its equality and diversity policies
Provide feedback via monitoring forms on successes and shortfalls and to be able to substantiate these findings via evidence
The successful applicant will be required to work an average minimum of 38 hours per week. The postholder will be line managed by the CACT Crime Reduction Manager
Person specification
Essential
Full driving licence
Experience of working with children/young people
Experience of working with and supporting minority groups
Able to apply effective behaviour management strategies in a variety of situations
Experience of working within a 'partnership' environment
To have a willingness to work 'unsocial' hours
Knowledge and experience of the Youth Justice system
Experience of working with young people at risk of offending, both perpetrators of crime and victims of crime.
Be able to plan, manage, evaluate and monitor their own work and have a flexible approach in delivering a range of projects aimed at deterring youth from criminal activities
Have good interpersonal skills - be a confident/effective communicator
To be competent in ICT and to have reached a satisfactory standard in education and be willing to undertake further training/qualifications
Desirable
Awareness of the ECM agenda and other Local/National agendas
To have a coaching qualification (football) - minimum of FA level 2 or equivalent
Experience of multi-agency work on the 'Prevent' agenda and in community cohesion
CVs with a covering statement detailing all points within the person specification to be received (either by post or email) by no later than close of business on Thursday, July 29th. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Wednesday, August 4th.
Please send your application to: Tina Johnson, Administration Officer, CAFC Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham, SE9 2JR or email it to tina.johnson@cact.org.uk
Youth Achievement Foundation Lead Tutor
Application reference: CACT/LT/10
Location: Greenwich
Purpose: To deliver and monitor accredited education programmes that are user-specific. To support people in achieving, self-discipline, confidence and sport-related qualifications in various settings. To undertake other duties in relation to the position
Reporting to: Charlton Athletic Community Trust YAF Co-ordinator
Responsible for: Leading a referred group of young people
Liaising with: Other CACT coaches and management; external agencies where applicable
Contract type: One year fixed term full contract
Hours: The appointed person will work an average of 38 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum, be entitled to 20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays. Some of these hours will be 'unsocial'
Salary: Up to £22,000 pa (plus use of company vehicle)
Professional behaviour:
To maintain high standards of professional behaviour towards colleagues, young people and the public
To provide a role model for young people
To develop a relationship with young people which is professional and supportive
Preparation:
For each programme taught, to write and/or to work with others to write schemes of work which address the programme's objectives in an organised manner, making provision for variety in learning styles and assessment activities
For each session, to write a lesson plan which supports well structured and varied learning objectives meeting the learning needs of all young people and enabling them to be confident in their learning
Teaching:
To manage behaviour in accordance with relevant behaviour policies, ensuring that rewards and sanctions are used consistently as described within the policy
To communicate learning objectives clearly to young people
To provide a variety of learning activities that maintains interest and meets the needs of individuals
To ensure that young people are fully engaged in their learning for the entire lesson
To use assessment activities which test the learning of young people and feedback to them in a way to strengthen their understanding and to make them confident in their learning
Assessment:
To monitor young people's work regularly and to be responsible for associated paperwork
To develop assessments and/or to work with others to develop assessments that are purposeful for the young people
Young People's Progress:
To monitor individual progress against targets
Personal Development:
To take responsibility for keeping up-to-date with subject knowledge and in maintaining personal professional development.
CACT Development:
To support CACT's aims and to carry out their policies
Other specific duties
To continue personal development as agreed at appraisal
To engage actively in the performance review process
To address the appraisal targets set by the line manager each year
To promote actively CACT's corporate policies
To comply with the CACT's Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
To show a record of excellent attendance and punctuality
To adhere to CACT's dress code
Application process:
CVs with a covering statement to be received (either by post or email) no later than close of business on Thursday, July 29th. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Tuesday, August 3rd.
Person specification
Essential
Full driving licence
Educated to degree standard and either hold or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification
Experience of working with children/young people
Experience of developing education and enrichment programmes for marginalised or excluded groups
Hold a current, satisfactory Charlton Athletic Enhanced CRB check
Able to apply effective behaviour management strategies in a variety of situations
To have a coaching qualification (football) - minimum of FA level 2 or equivalent
To have a willingness to work 'unsocial' hours
To have a lively interest in a range of sports
Self-motivated, be a sound organiser and demonstrate a willingness to employ a variety of innovative and imaginative approaches to teaching and learning
Be able to plan, manage, evaluate and monitor their own work and have a flexible approach
Have good interpersonal skills - be a confident/effective communicator
To be competent in ICT and be willing to undertake further training/qualifications
Desirable
Awareness of the ECM agenda and other Local/National agendas
Experience of supporting young people in the areas of literacy and numeracy
Be able to demonstrate that they can work effectively with other agencies to develop programmes of activities
Please clearly write the application reference number on your application and send to: Alan Dennington, Charlton Athletic Community Trust, Charlton Athletic Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham SE9 2JR or email alan.dennington@cact.org.uk
Part-time football coaches wanted
The Charlton Athletic Community Trust is currently looking to recruit part-time football coaches to work on their ever-expanding football, education and social inclusion programme across Kent and South-East London.
Part-time work is available in the following areas:
West Kent - Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling and Sevenoaks
Maidstone
Bromley
Dartford
Gravesham
Bexley
Greenwich
All applicants must hold the following:
Minimum FA Level 2 or equivalent
Current FA child protection/safeguarding certificate
Minimum of current FA emergency first-aid certificate
Full driving licence
Experience of working with young people
CRB clearance must be obtained as well as satisfactory references as part of the recruitment process. Successful applicants will need to provide copies of all certificates.
To apply, send your CV along with the names, addresses and e-mails where possible of two professional references to
sean.daly@cact.org.uk or post to Sean Daly, Football Development Manager, CAFC Training Ground, Charlton Athletic Community Trust, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham, London SE9 2JR.
Landlords
The Charlton Athletic youth academy and girls' academy are currently looking for new families to take on boarders for the coming season.
Interested parties would need to complete and satisfy the Criminal Records Bureau's Safeguarding Children procedures as well as CAFC's own stringent vetting processes.
Preferable locations would be within the New Eltham, Eltham, Avery Hill, Mottingham, Sidcup and Lee areas. Payment would be for room, food, laundry and any other reasonable support that may be required.
If interested please contact the following:
Youth academy - Dave Regis, head of education, at dave.regis@cafc.co.uk
Girls' academy - Paul Mortimer, technical director, at phm68_@hotmail.com
