NB: Vacancy enquiries should be addressed to the advertiser in the post below and not to the Christian Child Care Forum.

West Bromwich & District YMCA

is a thriving and well-respected Christian charity that delivers a range of community services across Sandwell Borough in the West Midlands, including:

• Childcare - two major nurseries (130+ spaces); two Out of School Clubs (100 spaces); Teenage Pregnancy Project; 4-site Children’s Centre
• Supported housing - supported housing (82 residents); supported lodging scheme
• Healthy living and fitness centre - gym; sports hall; dance studio; café
• Community Learning Services

1. Young Person & Resident Participation Worker

Purpose:

To support young people and residents to participate in decision-making within the life and mission of the YMCA at local and national level, as well as within the local community, and to communicate the Christian ethos of the YMCA movement:

Responsible for:        0 staff

Responsible to:         Personal Development & Learning Co-ordinator

Keywords:                Relational; Community; Empowering; Participation; Communication; Youth Work; Christian.

Remuneration:          £19-22K + benefits

Location:                  West Bromwich

To start:                   July 2009

Hours:                      37.5 hours a week

CRB clearance is a requirement. Also, because the post-holder is required to actively demonstrate and communicate the YMCA’s clear and inclusive Christian ethos, in accordance with the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the Young Person & Resident Participation Worker to be an active Christian.

2. Supported Lodgings Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

Purpose:

To support the Host Coordinator in the running of the scheme.  This will primarily be through

• interviewing applicants
• introducing young people to the Host family
• providing on going support for the young person through the Foyer facilities and visiting in the family home
• assisting in the publicity and administration of the scheme
• helping to deliver Host training.

Responsible to:        Supported Lodgings Host Coordinator

Keywords:               Youth Work; Empowering; Quality; Reliability; Organised; Community; Team.

Location:                 Sandwell Borough

To start:                  ASAP - next week would be ideal!

Hours:                     22.5 hours (3 days) a week from April till September 2009

CRB clearance is a requirement, as is the ability and willingness to respect the clear and inclusive Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.

3. Head of Family Support and Childcare

Purpose:

To provide strategic leadership and empowering management for a fast-growing department of c.65 staff delivering a range of children’s and family services (e.g. nurseries, extended school facilities, Children’s Centres) in partnership with statutory, voluntary, and church partners across Sandwell and Dudley Metropolitan Boroughs.

Responsible for:       c.65 staff, inc 4 managers

Responsible to:        Chief Executive

Keywords:               Leader; Strategic; Networker; Visionary; Enabler; Performance; Manager, Christian.

Remuneration:         £34-38K + benefits

Location:                 Sandwell Boroughs

To start:                  ASAP

Hours:                     37.5 hours a week

CRB clearance is a requirement. Also, because this a Senior Management Team position with the YMCA, which operates from a clear and inclusive Christian ethos, in accordance with the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the Head of Family Support and Childcare Services to be an active Christian.

4. Children’s Centre Operations Manager

Purpose:

To manage the development and delivery of a multi-site/ multi-agency Children’s Centre programme in a defined community which meets both local needs and national objectives/ standards, including:

• Integrated early learning with full day care for 0-5s
• Family support/ parental outreach
• Child & family health services
• Links with local schools/ children’s information services
• Training and employment advice through Job Centre Plus
• Links with other services (children with disabilities, older children etc)

Responsible for:        c.12 staff, inc 3 Team Leaders, across multi-sites in close geographical proximity

Responsible to:         Head of Family Support and Childcare Services

Keywords:                Manager; Performance; Quality; Partnership; Organised; Community; Participation.

Remuneration:          £29-33K + benefits

Location:                  Sandwell/ Dudley Boroughs

To start:                   ASAP

Hours:                      37.5 hours a week

CRB clearance is a requirement, as is the ability and willingness to respect the clear and inclusive Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.

Those interested in a strictly confidential exploratory conversation about any of the above roles should contact Danny Brierley on 0121 524 1971 or 07545 428 585 or danny.brierley@wbymca.org.uk.

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