Location: Based in Mid-Wales delivering sessions in Newtown and Aberystwyth.

Reporting to: Targeted Interventions Manager

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st of March 2027

Working Hours: 20 hours per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays including evenings)

Salary: £24,000 FTE (Actual £13,714.29)

Other Benefits:

-        Swans Foundation kit

-        Opportunities for tickets for home matches

-        Opportunities to complete additional Training and CPD events

-        Mobile phone/laptop

Job Purpose:

As part of our partnership project with Dyfed Powys Police, the role purpose is to deliver a range of targeted interventions to vulnerable, marginalised young people and individuals who are involved (or at risk of becoming involved) in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. The provision will address the risks and support the needs of young people, whilst empowering them to develop skills and attitudes to make positive life choices. 

Responsibilities:

·     Lead on the delivery of engaging football and multisport activities in areas of deprivation as part of the PL Kicks/PCC project.

·       Provide opportunities which inspire, motivate, and empower young people to realise their potential.

·       To effectively engage with young people at sessions, whilst acting as a positive role model.

·       To provide line management to a team of local casual staff and volunteers who will support delivery.  This will include conducting regular supervision and feedback sessions to ensure sessions are delivered to the highest quality. 

·       To deliver elements of the Premier League Inspires project, designing and delivering engaging classroom activities to at-risk young people in secondary schools.

·    To facilitate one-to-one mentoring sessions that focus on personal development, positive behaviour change, conflict resolution, emotion regulation and goal setting

·       Work with other Foundation staff to deliver a range of activities outside of project KPI’s such as transition days, stadium events and workshops that support beneficiaries and meet Foundation aims and objectives.

·       Help to manage the referral process of participants into targeted projects. This will involve working closely with key partners such as pupil referral units, youth offending teams, police, local authorities and secondary schools.

·       To work closely with local communities to identify suitable locations for the delivery of PL Kicks, and to ensure our Kicks offer continues to meet the needs of these communities.

·       To plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate practical sessions at our holiday time soccer camps.

·       To ensure that all activities are delivered within a safe, controlled environment.

·       To be committed to CPD and attend training courses, seminars and meetings as required.

·     To carry out administrative duties as necessary e.g. maintain accurate attendance registers, conduct dynamic risk assessments, complete any accident reports.

·       Ensure that all data is collected and processed correctly and accurately, is up to date and uploaded to our online monitoring system, Salesforce

·       To ensure the safeguarding and protection of young people is prioritised at all times

·     To represent Swansea City AFC Foundation at relevant activities, conferences, competitions and other events relating to the project.

·     To supervise young people attending away events and activities as part of the Premier League events calendar, including the potential of overnight stays.

General

·       Our vision starts with our staff and permeates through all our business, so we recognise the need to always protect the image and reputation of Swansea City AFC. It is therefore a condition of employment that all our employees uphold our beliefs by positively promoting and representing Swansea City AFC.

·       To embody the Foundation mission of supporting inclusivity, acting as a role model by ensuring all of all activities are accessible and welcoming for all.

·     To ensure that The Foundation’s policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection are considered, and all legal obligations are adhered to, ensuring that the safety of participants, volunteers and staff (including self) is prioritised at all times.

·       Ensure all aspects of safeguarding are integrated across the delivery of the programme and all activities are delivered in a safe and suitable manner; with all safeguarding concerns reported through appropriate channels. 

·       To be well presented and wear suitable attire whilst on duty and representing Swansea City AFC Foundation.

·       Contribute to Foundation success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team results.

The duties listed above are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the organisation. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.

Personal Specification

This role is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and return of reference.

If you would like further information or wish to discuss the role in greater detail, please contact: Bethan Robinson, Targeted Interventions Manager on 07852 134584; bethan@swansfoundation.org.uk

Swansea City AFC Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and has policies and procedures in place to protect employees and job applicants from unfair and/or prejudiced treatment. The Foundation does not tolerate less favourable treatment of any employee or job applicant on any ground, including but not limited to gender, marital status, race, racial origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, membership or non-membership of a Trade Union, pregnancy, childbirth, political affiliation, or any other prejudice.

Swansea City AFC Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in its activities. As part of the Foundation’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check. Appropriate references are also required.

Due to a high demand in applications the Foundation will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Applications will only be kept for three months and will not be shared with other organisations.

Swansea City AFC Foundation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. Reg no: 1126933

• Opportunities for Home Match Day Tickets
• Opportunities to complete additional training and CPD events
• Swans Foundation Kit
• Opportunities for Home Match Day tickets