Activities and Events Intern

The Baca Charity

Loughborough

Part-time

Responsibilities

Overall Purpose

To play an active role in organising all activities and
events within Baca across teams.
To be a positive role model to the young people.

General

Play an active and supportive role within the organisation
Take ownership of files allocated, ensuring they are up to
date and stored correctly
Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work
undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored
according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data
Protection Policy
Embrace the Vision and Values of Baca and reflect this in
working practice
Treat all staff and young people fairly and without
prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy
Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any
suggested incidences of safeguarding concerns and to
follow them, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult
Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures

With the support and guidance of multiple teams within
Baca, research, plan, organise and attend:

Day trips for the young people during half term and
term breaks.
Day trips for the young people within the Summer
programme.
Outings for the young people to attend suitable
community events throughout the year.
Community events to promote fundraising and
awareness Baca’s annual celebration event.
Staff team Christmas lunch.

Other

Support the management the allocated events and
activities budget.
Play an active role in organising the summer
programme with other team leaders.
Play an active role in organising the annual
‘residential’ week away for the young people.
Encourage and assist young people to engage with
their local community.
Support young people to settle into a routine which
will include education and social activities.
Maintain excellent communication with team
members through regular reporting.

There is an option to live in the same house as some of
our young people. Additional responsibilities include:

Build positive relationships with the young people;
especially those living in the same house.
Be a positive role model and set a good example for
young people living in the same house.
Assist young people with house moves; to settle
into the house when they move in, but also as they
move out to independent housing.
Assist young people living in the same house with
daily life skills and basic house maintenance
matters such as weekly cleaning, correct use of
bins and changing light bulbs.

Please contact us for further details about this option.

Qualifications/knowledge/experience

Experience in working with young people and teenagers
Experience in planning activities and events
An understanding of cross cultural issues in working
with asylum seekers
Experience of prioritising workload to meet competing
deadlines
Experience in use of computers, including Microsoft Office
and on-line email systems
An understanding of how to use and generate engagement
on a variety of social media platforms including: Facebook
and Instagram

Skills/Abilities

in a

Ability to act as a strong role model and authoritative figure
to the young people and build their trust and respect
Ability and willingness to make a home that is welcoming and
feels safe for young people
Ability to engage and work with young people
professional and sensitive manner
Ability to provide appropriate activities for young people
Well organised and able to adapt to fluctuating workloads
throughout the year
Ability to remain calm and controlled in all situations with
young people
Good interpersonal skills and able to interact well with staff
and visitors to the office and other properties
Ability to use own
accountability structures
Ability to be able to receive feedback well and implement
changes effectively

initiative under supervision within

Person Specification
Baca is looking for someone who can join the team and
provide support and care whilst also being a role model
for young people.

The successful applicant has the option to live in one of
our semi-independent houses and make it their home.
The applicant will need to be able to work flexible hours,
as some evening and weekend work will be required.

They will be motivated and passionate about the work
that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will
be very approachable and a strong team member. The
successful applicant will have a personal style that is in
line with Baca’s vision.

They will be supportive, approachable, responsible,
reliable and personable. They will be able to live out
Baca’s values Respect, Integrity, Passion, Service and
Compassionate action in their day to day delivery of the
role.

Work Details

Reports to: Volunteer and Intern Coordinator

Location: Work will be based in the Baca office in
Loughborough. The role can include living in one of our semi-
independent houses, which are all in Loughborough. The role
will also occasionally require travel around Nottingham and
Leicester.

Hours: 15 hours per week with some flexibility as to when these
hours are outworked

Salary: This is a voluntary role although benefits can include
free accommodation, utilities, council tax and Wi-Fi. Training
courses are also included.

Contract: either 6 or 12 months Start date: January for the 6
month internship and July for 12 months (negotiable).

Start date: January for the 6 month internship and July for 12
months (negotiable).

FAQs

Will I receive any training?
Yes, we will provide you with role specific training, safeguarding & lone working training, and
a full staff induction. You will also attend a first aid course and a further external course that
applies to your role.

Do I have to be in the house all the time?
No. We recognise and encourage that you have another part-time role and/or be studying. We
do ask, however, that you treat the house as your home. We ask that you get to know your
housemates and spend some time with them during the week as well as living your social life
and enjoying other social commitments that you may have.

Can I go away at weekends or on holiday?
Yes, and we would encourage you to get away from time to time. If you do intend to be away
from the house either for a night or two or for a longer holiday, we ask that you let us know of
your plans as soon as possible. This will enable us to assess whether we need to cover your
absence with volunteers and therefore give us time to make arrangements if they are
needed. We encourage around 28 nights away from the house per annum.

If you have any questions, please call Judi Cox (Volunteer and Intern Coordinator)

on 07939 849423