Please Ask for Kerry Gregory

Please ask for Kerry Gregory

35 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XN

Telephone: 023 8022 4224

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your request for the enclosed application form for the post of:

Hampshire Youth Access Team Leader

Completed application forms may be posted, emailed or delivered by hand to the above address by the closing date. Job details are available in large print on request.

CVs on their own will not be considered.

If you have not heard from me within 5 days of the closing date, your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM.

Refer to each point of the Person Specification (essential requirements of the post); applications will be scored against these requirements.

Give details of your experience in each area listed; include relevant details of current and previous jobs.

Remember – experience gained outside paid employment may be just as important – for example, voluntary work.

Please ensure that you fully complete the Personal Details section of the application form.

If you have a disability, and there are arrangements we could make which assist your application at this stage, then please let me know.

Should you require any further assistance regarding this application, please contact me on the above number.

Please return your application form by 12:00pm on Monday 21st November2016 to the address at the top of this letter or by email to . Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to interview onTuesday29th November 2016.

I wish you every success with your application.

Yours faithfully

Kerry Gregory

JOB DESCRIPTION No Limits

Post / Team Leader
RESPONSIBLE TO / Manager, Operations Manager and Deputy CEO
GRADE / NJC 26-30 £23,166 – £26,556
HOURS OF WORK / 37 hrs per week to include occasional evenings and weekends
PURPOSE OF POST / In conjunction with the Line Manager, to manage workers in the delivery of advice, information, counselling and support to children, young people and their families
Work Base / No Limits

Team Leader

To support the development and ongoing delivery of projects in conjunction with the Line Manager
To monitor performance to ensure agreed targets are met
To manage a rota to ensure that appropriate staffing at all projects in conjunction with the policies and procedures of No Limits

To ensure quality of service and maintain records to the required project standards, maintain and review client files to a high standard and preserve confidentiality

Line management of staff, projects, buildings, in conjunction with the policies and procedures of No Limits
Reporting any issues or concerns about children, young people and their families, the team or work practices to line manager
To keep up to date on issues that affect projects such as changes in government policy and local practice
To ensure best practise regarding safeguarding issues

Finance / Administration:

To ensure that the Manager/ Finance Manager have all the relevant information required in relation to time sheets, expenses and all moneys monthly or when required
To contribute to the monitoring and development of the Service by ensuring that young people’s records are checked, statistical data and financial information is maintained and quality assured
Undertake project reports and returns as required

Policy and procedures

Demonstrate work practice that encompasses an appreciation and awareness of No Limits policies and procedures and ensure all staff adheres to these practices
To be aware and demonstrate your responsibility under No Limits Health and Safety Policy, and report hazards to the appropriate person

Young people

To act as an advocate forchildren and young peopleand refer them on to other relevant agencies and services, as appropriate, to ensure their needs are appropriately met
Provide quality up to date information, advice and support which supports young people’s personal and social developmentand promotes healthy lifestyles
To promote the involvement of young people in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services

General

Assist the CEO to maintain and develop the services offered by No Limits
To liaise and network with relevant agencies / organisations, ensuring that the needs of young people are met and good practice and/or resources are shared, adding to the development of the service

To attend training and meetings as required and attendand participate in regular supervision
Support the development of the No Limits team and promote the work undertaken
To be able to offer a flexible working pattern that will include evenings and the occasional weekend and to undertake duty phone cover
Undertake other duties as required by No Limits

Hampshire Youth Access Team Leader

Specification Team Leader / Competence / understanding / Skill/ Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to work with difficult/complex situations, managing risk whilst balancing rights / Problem solving: Identifying when a problem needs addressing, thinking clearly and identifying clear, workable and creative solutions / Identifies problems and understands keys issues
Gathers information
Challenges assumptions
Generates creative options
Reaches decisions
Experience of managing projects with a range of targets and monitoring requirements
Ensure appropriate staff in conjunction with policy and procedure
Responsibility for Petty cash / Planning and project management: Prioritising and managing activities of others so that work is delivered on time and to a high standard and success is measurable / Builds up information with which results can be measured
Agrees time scales and targets and priorities
Monitors Progress
Allocates resources effectively
Manages budgets effectively
Delivers results
Experience of effective staff management and of motivation and development of work force / Managing others: Ensuring that others maximise their full potential to deliver the best possible service / Has a coaching style
Sets performance objectives
Gives feedback on performance
Takes appropriate action if required
Delegates interesting work
Competency in using IT systems (Microsoft Office and databases) including previous experience of using monitoring systems and report writing
Good written and oral communication skills including attention to detail.
The ability to communicate effectively including the ability to produce high quality written materials to support the promotion and development of the service
Knowledge and experience of maintaining effective relationships with other agencies / organisations / Communication: using interpersonal skills to relate confidently with others to understand and be understood / Listens actively
Questions and summarises
Shares information
Writes well
Delivers information clearly
Alters approach to suit the situation
Demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a large multidisciplinary team
Able to offer support to the team including peers / Team working: Working with others to deliver added benefits to the team and customers / Builds relationships
Works collaboratively
Behaves fairly
Supporting others
Demonstrates motivation and shows initiative in work practice
Demonstrate effective organisational skills and good time management skills / Personal effectiveness: Understanding and managing yourself to maximum performance / Self-knowledge
Self-management
Is organised
Assertiveness
Has drive and energy
Experience of working with people in a variety of settings and environments, including group work
Experience of working with children and young people on a range of issues
Demonstrate commitment to the principles and working practice of equal opportunities / Professional and technical development: Develops technical and/or professional ability and keeps abreast of development in own areas of expertise including specialist knowledge and organisational awareness / Relevant experience and qualifications to do the job
Specialist knowledge
Owns own development
Organisational awareness
Experience of offering opportunities to people that are both participative and educative in nature
Experience of working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour
Able to build trusting relationships with young people, enabling them to develop new skills and make their own informed choices
A comprehensive understanding of and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adult
To offer a flexible work pattern that will include evenings and an occasional weekend
Undertake Duty cover / Customer Focus: Delivering high levels of customer satisfaction and using customer views for continuous improvement / Treats customers with respect
Gives the customer confidence in what is done/said
Inspires customer’s trust
Is committed to helping the customers
Takes action to improve
Demonstrates motivation and shows initiative in work practice
Demonstrate effective organisational skills and good time management skills / Personal effectiveness: Understanding and managing yourself to maximum performance / Self-knowledge
Self-management
Is organised
Assertiveness
Has drive and energy

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS.

This post holder is an essential car user.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IN TYPE OR BLACK INK

Please note we do not accept CV’s but require a point by point response to the items detailed in the person specification taking account of the attached competences.

POST APPLIED FOR: ......

PERSONAL DETAILS:
Surname: ......
First Name(s) ......
Address: ......
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Postcode: ...... / Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, etc.)......
Telephone Numbers:
Home: ......
Work: ......
Mobile: ......
Email: ......

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Dates attended
From / To (mm/yy) / School/College/
Other Institution / Qualifications obtained and Grade/level

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP (as applicable)

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Present Employment

Employer’s Name………………………
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Date Appointed…………………………
Present Grade……….Salary………….
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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (most recent employer first) please include relevant voluntary work

Employer’s Name & Address / Position Held / Dates
From/To / Grade/
Salary / Reason for leaving

If there are any gaps in your employment or education history please explain them here

TRAINING

Please give details of any professional or vocational qualifications you hold that are relevant.

Date obtained / Qualification and Grade/Level obtained / Name of Awarding Body/or Training Provider

REFEREES: Please supply the names and contact details of at least two referees who can comment on your suitability for the position. One should be your current or most recent employer (Note: If you are not currently working with young people but have done so in the past the second referee should be the employer by whom you were most recently employed in work with young people.) Referees should not be from the same company

N.B References will not be accepted from relatives or people who only know you as a friend.

Present/Most recent employer

Name:
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Capacity known: …......
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PERSONAL DECLARATIONS

As part of the children’s, young and vulnerable adults work force this role will require a DBS check
The position for which you are applying involves contact with children. For these positions you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, “bind-overs”, or any criminal convictions including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Have you ever been convicted of any offence or “bound-over” or given a caution
YES/NO
If yes, please give details on a separate sheet and attach it to this form in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential Disclosure”.

MISCELLANEOUS

Do you hold a full U.K. driving license Yes / No
Do you have use of a car for work? Yes / No
Do you have the right to reside and work in the UK? Yes / No
Where did you see this advertisement?…………………………………………………………..
Please identify any family members currently employed as a No Limits Trustee or employee
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Nationality: / If you are not a British passport holder or a European citizen, or you do not have a permanent right to remain in the UK, you will require a work permit.
Do you need a work permit to be employed in the UK? / Yes / If you already have a work permit, when does it expire?
No / (Please note that your current work permit may not be valid for this post)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Using the person’s specification that you have been sent with your application pack, please demonstrate using examples, your suitability for the position you are applying for. Please include your reasons for applying for and interest in this position. (Continue on a separate sheet if necessary).

CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY

I certify that the information given above is to the best of my knowledge correct, and if I am appointed, personal information about me may be computerised for Personnel/employee administration purposes including analysis for management purposes and statutory returns.

Signed………………………………………………………Date……………………………….

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

No Limits is committed to ensuring that all appointments are made on merit. This form is used to monitor how effective we have been at opening posts to all relevantly qualified individuals. In order to help us to monitor the effectiveness of this policy, all applicants for appointments are asked to complete this form.

The data given on this form will be kept strictly confidential and used for statistical purposes only. Our policies comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Please return this with your completed application form. On receipt this form will be separated from your application form and filed separately.

Your Name:

Your Date of Birth:

Your Gender:

Your ethnicity:

Top of Form

White BritishMixed – White and Black Caribbean

White IrishMixed – White and Black African

Other White BackgroundMixed – White and Asian

Other Mixed Background

Black or Black British – Caribbean

Black or Black British – AfricanChinese

Other Black BackgroundOther Ethnic Background

Asian or Asian British – IndianPrefer not to say

Asian or Asian British – Pakistani

Asian or Asian British – Bangladeshi

Other Asian Background

Please feel free to return in a sealed envelope marked Equal Opportunities Information.

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