UFA National Citizen Service
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TEAM LEADER
About the UFA
The UFA is a national education charity committed to working in innovative and creative ways to enrich and
extend learning for young people aged 5 to 25. Since its inception, the UFA has established partnerships with
over 50 Local Authorities and clusters, worked with over 750,000 children and young people and trained
over 6000 adults. UFA provides young people with the opportunity to participate in and lead high quality
experiences; delivered and supported by local adults who are trained to coach and nurture them to develop
their leadership skills. Young people are supported to become role models and leaders who plan, lead and
evaluate activity for others in their communities. Through these activities we see young people’s aspirations
increase, they become more confident and have a better understanding of themselves and their
relationships with others and develop a greater sense of responsibility and essential skills for life.
Find out more by visiting www.ufa.org.uk
Overview of National Citizen’s Service (NCS)
NCS is a national programme that brings together young people from different backgrounds, builds their
confidence, and challenges them to make a difference in their local community.
It is a voluntary programme for all 16 and 17 year-olds that will promote:
 a more cohesive society by mixing participants of different backgrounds
 a more responsible society by supporting the transition into adulthood for young people
 a more engaged society by enabling young people to work together to create social action projects
in their local communities.
Find out more: http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/
Team Leader Role
We are looking for Team Leaders to lead teams of sixteen and seventeen year olds for our NCS programme.
These are passionate individuals with experience working with groups of young people.
Team Leaders lead, inspire and develop a diverse team of fifteen teenage participants through the NCS
programme, one week of which in the spring and autumn and two weeks in the summer, will involve staying
and working residentially. Team Leaders will support and lead the other staff allocated to their team (Team
Assistant and Volunteers) to ensure the successful delivery of the NCS experience.
We are looking for Team Leaders who can commit to working with their team of 15 young people, for the
entire length of a programme. The programme is delivered three times a year; during the spring, summer
and autumn. Team leaders can choose one or more programmes to lead. New Team Leaders will be
expected to attend a compulsory 2 day training programme that will be held on weekends in January for the
spring programme and June for the summer programme.
Responsibilities of the post
The Team Leader will:
 Inspire and motivate the participants to remain fully committed to the NCS programme throughout.
 Facilitate the set UFA curriculum, and prepare as needed
 Be a positive role model at all times
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Provide pastoral care, guided reflection and discipline of young people within their team.
Supervise young people on coach journeys
Work alongside, guide and support other staff allocated to their team
Ensure the participants remain safe and adhere to Health and Safety guidelines, throughout the
programme and during their social action project phase.
Ensure continued attendance & commitment of team members via text or phone call prior to
commencement of each session
Live with and support participants in residential activities in the residential aspects of the
programme. This will include supervision of evening activities and dorms.
Complete all administrative paperwork relating to the programme to set deadlines
Support and maintain contact, meet face to face and be available to support team during the
planning and delivery of the ‘Make a Difference’ project, as above.
Attend the compulsory training on prior to the programme
About You
Candidates must demonstrate the following skills and characteristics:
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Experience of managing and motivating young people
Belief in young people and in helping them take more active roles in their communities
Experience working directly with teams of young people (either in voluntary or paid capacity),
including some with challenging behaviour
Passion/interest in building stronger communities and seeing change in society
Well organised
Sound judgement and a responsible attitude
Rapport and empathy with young people
Interested in young people’s personal development
Able to lead and work as part of a team
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
A sense of humour
Payment
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The payment for the spring programme will be £900 (gross) and for the longer summer programme
£1800 (gross). Payment will be made at the end of the contract on evidence of your successful
completion of the project.
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in an exciting programme that has tangible results. Be part of
a programme that creates memorable experiences for young people that could last a lifetime. The role is
intensive but highly rewarding.
Full details of the role, delivery programme and dates, together with how to apply can be found at www.ncsufa.org.uk
To apply: Please complete the application form that can be found on www.ufa-ncs.org., and return as an
email attachment to [email protected] along with a copy of your CV
Closing Date: All applications for the spring must be received by 6th January 2015 and for the summer by 1st
May 2015
Send applications to: [email protected]
For further information: Contact Ravinder Bilkhu 0121 766 8077
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