My unique, community-led client based on the East Sussex coastline is looking to recruit a Youth Club Manager within an established Youth Club, overseeing all operations and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for young people aged 11-18.

This role involves managing the youth team, developing and delivering programs, coordinating activities, and promoting youth participation. The manager also handles administrative tasks like budgeting, reporting and maintaining financial records.

The main responsibilities are:

- Ensure the smooth running of the youth club
- Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Ensure appropriate staff supervision around reviewing safeguarding, case management and ensure the team are supported in dealing with referral processes
- Continue to develop partnerships with local youth charities and other providers including ESCC Youth Team. Represent the Commons in local and wider networks
- Stand up for the interests of young people. Seek ways to include young people directly at all levels
- Coordinate a wide range of ‘experiences’ for young people
- Help to regrow the youth workforce by supporting people into the field and towards higher levels of qualification
- Help to write funding bids to sustain the youth club

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a youth club environment or working within the education sector. Managerial experience is essential along with an understanding of the Children’s Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children and Mental Health Act.

This is an opportunity where you can make a real contribution to the community around you and have a hand in investing in the future of children and young people.

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