South Mitcham Community Association

Salary: £15/hr or £ 4680 per annum
Hours: min 6 hours a week with possibility of more
Closing date:  apply asap, post advertised from 18 March 2024.
How to apply: Please email ben@smca.co.uk for an application pack. Please note that CVs will not be accepted, and only full application packs will be reviewed. The JD and PS are important, so please do read them carefully to help you complete your application.

The South Mitcham Community Association (SMCA) is a small charity with a big impact. We are based at the South Mitcham Community Centre on the Phipps Bridge Estate in Mitcham.  The SMCA has been delivering services to the community for over 40 years.  Following a recent restructure, we are looking to recruit a Children and Young People’s (CYP) Team Leader.  The successful post holder will be a key component of the SMCA’s ambitions and successes in the future.  They will be responsible for all activities that relate to children and young people.  These will include:

• Organising specialist play and youth sessions to be delivered during the school holidays and at other identified times.
• Developing our Saturday Children and Young People’s (CYP) programme (Saturday Play Club) for 6-13 years old.
• Leading our team of sessional play/youth work staff/volunteers.

We are seeking someone with experience, enthusiasm, vision, drive, and confidence to make this project a success.  Someone who understands the importance of play and positive activities in supporting children’s development and well-being.

You will be an essential part of the SMCA team, and whilst the work is distinct, we are looking for someone who is a team player, will help with members of the community and step in when needed.

You will have a play or youth work qualification (NVQ 3 level or equivalent), be experienced in leading a team of sessional staff/volunteers and be skilled at engaging CYP (in particular those from hard-to-reach groups).

You will be able to plan a programme of positive activities, engage and encourage CYP’s participation, and be skilled in collecting and analysing feedback in terms of difference and impact.

You will need to build positive relationships with parents and carers and be a link between partners and the rest of the SMCA activities.

You will work closely with your SMCA colleagues and the Board of Trustees/Directors to embed the Community Centre as the central wellbeing hub for local residents and wider community members.

More detail in the JD and person spec can be downloaded below.

Note that SMCA is committed to equalities of opportunity.  Proof of right to work will be required.