EDUCATION SERVICES FACILITATOR

STEP 2 YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH

Job description for EDUCATION SERVICES FACILITATOR - RWB Team

Job Title:              EDUCATION SERVICES FACILITATOR
Grade:                 SCP 10-17 (£27694-£31022) pro rata
Hours of work:     35 hours per week (open to job share and flexible working)
Location:
Accountable to:   Trustees of Step 2 Young People’s Health

      The Mayfield Centre, Broadway Avenue, Bradford, BD5 9NP

Background information

The following information is provided to help staff joining Step 2 to understand
and appreciate the work content of the post and the role they are to play in the
organisation. However the following points should be noted.

1.  Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all duties and

responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every
item to be specified in detail. Broad headings therefore may have been
used; in which case all usual associated routines are naturally included in
the job description.

2.  Employees should not refuse to undertake work, which is specified on this

job description, but they should record any additional duties they are
required to perform and these will be taken into account when the post is
reviewed.

3.  Employees will be required to participate in an induction programme this

may include training and planning sessions.

Main Purpose:

To develop and deliver, in partnership with the Relationship and Wellbeing
(RWB) team and Youth Education Service (YES) team, education sessions in
schools, alternative provisions, youth and sports settings, with a particular focus
on vaping and gambling, and relationships education.

To work alongside the RWB team to deliver services to children and young
people in line with Step 2’s mission and objectives.

To enable children and young people to gain the information and skills needed to
make informed choices and take action to improve their health and quality of life.

Responsible to:

Line management and guidance will be provided by the service lead.

The post holder will report back to the service lead and will provide reports to the
Trustees as appropriate.

Main Task/Activities:

1.  To work mainly within schools, alternative provision (AP) settings, youth
settings, sports settings and other places where young people gather to
facilitate relevant education sessions, in partnership with the team.
2.  To enable children and young people to identify factors that affect their

own health and quality of life.

3.  To be proactive in assessing the needs of  children and young people,
and  to  look  for  ways  to  reflect  these  needs,  and  ensure  they  are
addressed within our delivery.

4.  To work with other staff to develop materials that can be used in work

with children and young people.

5.  To adapt session delivery to develop materials that can be used in work
with  children  and  young  people  of  different  ages,  learning  styles  and
abilities, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity..

6.  To  build  on  links  with  local  schools,  youth  agencies  and  other  places

where young people meet.

7.  To be a positive role model to children and young people and able to

respond to issues and concerns which they raise in an appropriate and
sensitive manner.

8.  To be aware of, develop positive relationships with, and work alongside,
other agencies providing similar and complementary services for young
people, and other members of the community who are involved with young
people.

9.  To facilitate information stalls at events at community centres and schools
to raise awareness, share resources and engage young people, parents
and professionals.

10. To promote and publicise the service, using our social media platforms,

the website/newsletter articles etc.

11. To keep appropriate records, and to monitor and evaluate the work of

the project, writing any reports necessary.

12. To  participate  in  relevant  training,  supervision  and  meetings,  as
required, to be able to work on own initiative and be able to work flexible
hours.

13. To work in a way consistent with the ethos of Step 2 and the equal

opportunities policy of the project.

14. To promote a culture of safeguarding, and to comply with the relevant

policies of Step 2 and all partners. To respond to safeguarding concerns in
line with the partnership safeguarding plan.

15. To be responsible, alongside the CEO, service lead and staff team for the

safety and well-being of everyone, whilst using Step 2 services.
16. To be responsible for the management and security of the project

premises, resources and equipment when appropriate.

17. Undertake any other duties considered appropriate by the Board of

Trustees within the prime objectives of the post.

Step 2 operates an equal opportunities policy to which the work of the postholder
is expected to conform.

The EDUCATION SERVICES FACILITATOR will receive Step 2 Terms &
Conditions of Employment.