Sports Coordinator Intern
Overall Purpose
To play an active role in organising all sporting events for
the young people.
To be a positive role model to the young people.
General
Play an active and supportive
organisation.
role within
the
Take ownership of files allocated, ensuring they are up to
date and stored correctly.
Maintain strict confidentiality
relation to work
undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored
according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data
Protection Policy.
in
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.
Responsibilities
Support the management of the allocated sports budget.
Research, plan and organise sport for weekly Saturday
afternoon sessions.
Research, plan and organise team sports for half term
breaks.
Support young people in attending sport ‘taster sessions’
to increase their experiences and knowledge of
opportunities.
Support young people to join weekly sporting activities
that they enjoy within the community.
Develop a database of sports contacts within the local
community. Help promote Baca and build positive
partnerships.
Oversee care-leavers as potential Sport Work Experience
volunteers.
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 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 sporting activities
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
Ability to act as a strong role model and authoritative figure
to the young people and build their trust and respect
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 will have 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 of Respect, Integrity, Passion, Grace,
Wisdom and Compassionate action in their day to day
delivery of the role.
Ability and willingness to make a home that is welcoming
and feels safe for young people
Work Details
Ability to engage and work with young people
professional and sensitive manner
in a
Reports to: Volunteer and Intern Coordinator
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
initiative under supervision within
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.
Ability to be able to receive feedback well and implement
changes effectively
Contract: either 6 or 12 months Start date: January for
the 6 month internship and July for 12 months
(negotiable).
Skills and ability to participate in many different sports, with
a good knowledge and understanding of how to play a
variety of them. A genuine passion and enjoyment for sport
is mandatory.
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
www.bacacharity.org.uk
Activities and Events Intern 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 www.bacacharity.org.uk
About us Our Vision A world where all child refugees are welcomed, safe and inspired with hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Our mission It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support in every area of their lives. We believe each young person, many of whom are victims of human trafficking, has a dignity worth celebrating, talents worth discovering and a life to live to its fullest potential, no matter their past experiences nor present circumstances. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience. Our Values Respect Treating everyone with dignity in all circumstances. Integrity Unexaggerated truth, expressed with humility, purity of motive and sincerity of intention, in both our words and deeds. Passion Embracing risk for the sake of the mission, with courage to take bold risks and to innovate despite adversity. Grace Costly additional opportunity for everyone, to enable us to be our best by being perpetual learners. Compassion Serving sacrificially, rooted in an unwavering zeal to seek the best for those we serve and not self. Wisdom Finding a way through a challenge by listening, learning, perceiving what is at stake, applying insight and considering diverse options. Our Impact, Outcomes and Goals We are passionate about seeing the young people we serve become positive and empowered individuals, building on their resilience and strengths to contribute to the world around them. Outcomes We deliver this impact through our therapeutic support for all areas of life, specifically aimed at achieving the following outcomes - Increased Personal Safety, Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training, Improved Emotional Wellbeing, Improved Physical Wellbeing and Increased Social engagement. Strategic Goals Strengthen Baca’s holistic service for young forced migrants Enhance Baca’s service to maximise the potential of each young person Engage locally, regionally and nationally to see a world where child refugees are welcomed, safe and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Thank you very much for your interest in this role at Baca. We support young people who have been forced to flee their home country, because of war, persecution, or trafficking. We provide the support they need which includes a safe home, education and therapeutic care. The young people we serve have lost the only life they know and have overcome all the odds to reach safety. Their courage inspires us but without support they are at extreme risk of harm and exploitation. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience – enabling them to fulfil their potential and become thriving members of the community. We consider it an absolute privilege to be able to walk with them on a daily basis. We take heart from the several positive stories of young people’s transition into adulthood, establishing their lives and being a positive contribution to the world around them. However, we recognise the huge pressures they continue to face and therefore, we believe there is still a long way to go as we continue to learn from them. We believe there are greater depths of development for each young person to achieve so that they do not fall back into exploitation or any other dangerous environment. If successful, you will be joining a passionate and committed team, with strong expertise. You will find that the team are committed to our values, which has built a culture that seeks to allow everyone to be their best in order to give their best for the sake of the young people we serve. I hope you will find all the information you need in this pack or on www.bacacharity.org.uk to help you complete your application. We wish you all the best, Jimmy Zachariah, CEO Role Description Residential Volunteer Make a difference and live with amazing young people through this live-in role that you can do alongside full-time study or full-time work. Come and join a diverse community and help inspire hope in young people who need your support. OVERALL PURPOSE • To move into one of our houses and make it your home and main residence living with up to four amazing young people • To be a positive role model who builds good relationships with the young people living in the same house as part of the wider Baca team who care for and support them • To help create a homely, safe and comfortable atmosphere that brings young people together as a house community ROLE DESCRIPTION • Assist young people to settle into the home and help if support is needed with daily life skills and basic house maintenance matters • Encourage young people to engage with their local community where possible • Set a positive example to young people of how to live independently • Maintain communication with team members • Report safety concerns to our 24 hour On Call Manager • Report maintenance issues to the Operations Manager GENERAL • Play an active and supportive role within the organisation • 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 PERSONAL SPECIFICATION • You will have experience or interest in working with young people • You will have a willingness to learn about cross-cultural issues in working with asylum seekers • You will have a desire to make a difference • You will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care • You will be a warm, friendly, approachable and committed team member • You will be supportive, responsible, reliable and personable • You will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision. You will be able to live out Baca’s values in your day to day life SKILLS / ABILITIES • Ability to act as a good role model to the young people and to gain their trust and respect • Ability to engage and work with young people in a professional and sensitive manner • Ability to remain calm and controlled in all situations with young people • Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with staff and visitors to the house • Ability to use own initiative under supervision of Volunteer and Intern Coordinator • Ability to be able to receive feedback well and implement changes effectively Salary: This is a voluntary role although benefits include free accommodation, utilities, council tax and Wi-Fi. Hours: No set hours as this is a voluntary role. We encourage an evening a week to be spent with the young people as well as some time during the weekends. Location: Loughborough Tenancy Agreement: 12 months (negotiable) Start Date: Negotiable Overseen by: Volunteer and Intern Coordinator FAQs WHO ARE THE YOUNG PEOPLE I AM LIVING WITH? Baca cares for young people aged 16-18 who reach the UK alone. The young people in our care have been trafficked or forced to flee their homes to escape war or persecution. They have lost the only life they know and overcome all the odds to reach safety. The role of a residential volunteer is to be part of the community that welcomes our young people and helps them feel safe to heal and free to thrive. WILL I RECEIVE ANY TRAINING? Yes, we will provide you with role specific training, safeguarding & lone working training, and a full 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, encourage and expect that you will have another working role and/or be studying. We do ask, however, that you treat the house as your home and respect the house rules. 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 (ideally two weeks before). We encourage around 33 nights away from the house per annum and approximately one weekend away per month. How to Apply You can apply electronically, by completing an application form on our website. Please complete the online application form or return a downloaded and completed application form, along with a CV to us by email. Please make sure that your application demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Downloaded application forms must be sent to: recruitment@bacacharity.org.uk clearly identifying the role you are applying for. Interview Process Applicants will be interviewed as they arrive. We will contact you as soon as possible to let you know what the interview process will entail. We operate a Safer Recruitment Process which means that as part of the recruitment process all volunteers must undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service Check). We also require two academic or professional references
ESOL Mentor Role Summary Responsibilities For the responsibilities and commitments that we ask from you, please refer to the Volunteer Agreement. At Baca, we support our young people to achieve an increase in personal safety, social engagement and engagement with education. We also support them to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. The Volunteer Team roles are designed to help provide extra support regarding the development of our young people, who are 16-18-year-old unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees. The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) mentoring team is an essential part of the young people’s learning and development with their education. We have seen a significant difference in some young people’s confidence with their learning through this project and it has therefore become one of our core activities. Key Activities Each ESOL mentor is matched with either one or two young people, and they will support their young people with their ESOL learning from arrival at Baca, through to when those young people start college externally. The length of time is dependent on the young person and their level of education and confidence when they join us. The ESOL mentor role supports the following three main outcomes: Improved ability to use English Language Reporting to: Cambridge Team Leader Location: Baca Offices, north Cambridge Salary: This is a voluntary role Time commitment: One hour per week Improved self confidence Increased positive interactions within the local community . Characteristics Our mentors must have a passion for serving young un-accompanied asylum- seeking children and be fully sympathetic to the purpose of Baca and the needs and circumstances of the young people we support FAQs Will I receive any training? Yes, we will provide you with safeguarding training, role specific training and a full induction. This will include information about Baca, our purpose and objectives; an understanding of the Volunteer Agreement to be observed by the young people; more information about what the ESOL mentor role entails; what to do in an emergency and what support is available to you; and an introduction to the Baca team. In addition, we will introduce you to our existing Volunteers and Mentors so that you will be able to ask them about their experiences and build a healthy rapport within the team. What are the primary character requirements for an ESOL mentor? Our ESOL mentors must be able to commit to and actively promote the principles and practices of Baca. The ESOL mentors must be fully sympathetic to the purpose of Baca and the needs and circumstances of the young people we support. Without these characteristics it will be very difficult for any person to provide the required love, oversight and care. Do I need to have any qualifications? No, however, any experience in teaching, phonics, ESOL learning or TEFL is preferable. We have recruited a diverse group of ESOL mentors with a variety of backgrounds, skills and experience. If you have any questions, please call Gill Niedojadlo on 07498992360 www.bacacharity.org.uk
Residential Cover Volunteer Role Summary Separated young people seeking asylum are at risk from a variety of factors which we aim to address by using a holistic support approach. At Baca, we support our young people to achieve an increase in personal safety, social engagement and engagement with education. We also support them to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. We believe that one key way to achieve these changes is through an adult living in the home with our young people as a Residential Volunteer. Naturally, our Residential Volunteers go away for weekends and holidays, and therefore we have a pool of Residential Cover Volunteers who stay at the house whilst the Residential Volunteer is away. The main role of the Residential Cover Volunteer is to be an adult present in the house prior to curfew, to ensure the young people are home and safe. We have a member of staff on-call 24/7 for any safeguarding concerns and/or emergencies. Therefore, the role of the Residential Cover Volunteer is to communicate as required and to then sleep at the house overnight. Reporting to: Volunteer and Intern Coordinator Location: All our houses are located in Loughborough. Salary: This is a volunteer role; however, we will reimburse you up to £12 a night for any food expenses you accrued from staying at one of our houses. Time commitment: There is no time commitment for Residential Cover Volunteers. All Residential Cover Volunteers will be given the dates of holidays when they are booked by our Residential Volunteers. The role entitles you to let the Volunteer and Intern Coordinator know as many or as few nights can be covered, subject to each person’s availability. There is a general expectation that our volunteers are in the house between 9.00 pm and 6.00 am. the Responsibilities responsibilities and For commitments that we ask from you, please refer to the Volunteer Agreement. Key Activities Communicate with the On Call team letting them know when you arrive and leave. Chat, eat with, watch a movie or play a game with the young people in the house Let On Call know if anyone has missed curfew. Characteristics Our Residential Cover Volunteers must be able to commit to and actively promote the principles and practices of Baca. The Residential Cover Volunteers must be fully sympathetic to the purpose of Baca and the needs and circumstances of the young people we support. Without these characteristics it will be very difficult for any person to provide the required oversight and care. FAQs Will I receive any training? Yes, we will provide you with safeguarding training and a full staff induction. This will include information about Baca, our purpose and objectives; an understanding of the House Rules to be observed by the young people; more information about what the Residential Cover Volunteer role entails; what to do in an emergency and what support is available to you, and introduction to the Baca team. In addition, we will introduce you to our existing Residential Cover Volunteers so that you will be able to ask them about their experiences and build a healthy rapport within the team. Who are the young people that Baca support? Baca provides housing, care and support to unaccompanied asylum seeker children who are between the ages of 16-18 years. The young people come from anywhere in the world and will typically speak very little English on arrival to the UK. If you have any questions, please call Judi Cox (Volunteer and Intern Coordinator) on 07939 849423 www.bacacharity.org.uk
Residential Cover Volunteer Role Summary Separated young people seeking asylum are at risk from a variety of factors which we aim to address by using a holistic support approach. At Baca, we support our young people to achieve an increase in personal safety, social engagement and engagement with education. We also support them to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. We believe that one key way to achieve these changes is through an adult living in the home with our young people as a Residential Volunteer. Naturally, our Residential Volunteers go away for weekends and holidays, and therefore we have a pool of Residential Cover Volunteers who stay at the house whilst the Residential Volunteer is away. The main role of the Residential Cover Volunteer is to be an adult present in the house prior to curfew, to ensure the young people are home and safe. We have a member of staff on-call 24/7 for any safeguarding concerns and/or emergencies. Therefore, the role of the Residential Cover Volunteer is to communicate as required and to then sleep at the house overnight. Reporting to: Cambridge Team Leader Location: All our houses are located in north Cambridge. Salary: This is a volunteer role; however, we will reimburse you up to £12 a night for any food expenses you accrued from staying at one of our houses. Time commitment: There is no time commitment for Residential Cover Volunteers. All Residential Cover Volunteers will be given the dates of holidays when they are booked by our Residential Volunteers, and then the role entitles you to let the Volunteer and Intern Coordinator know as many or few nights can be covered, subject to each person’s availability. There is a general expectation that our volunteers are in the house between 9.00 pm and 6.00 am. the Responsibilities For responsibilities and commitments that we ask from you, please refer to the Volunteer Agreement. Key Activities Communicate with the On Call team letting them know when you arrive and leave. Chat, eat with, watch a movie or play a game with the young people in the house Let On Call know if anyone has missed curfew. Characteristics Our Residential Cover Volunteers must be able to commit to and actively promote the principles and practices of Baca. The Residential Cover Volunteers must be fully sympathetic to the purpose of Baca and the needs and circumstances of the young people we support. Without these characteristics it will be very difficult for any person to provide the required oversight and care. FAQs Will I receive any training? Yes, we will provide you with safeguarding training and a full staff induction. This will include information about Baca, our purpose and objectives; an understanding of the House Rules to be observed by the young people; more information about what the Residential Cover Volunteer role entails; what to do in an emergency and what support is available to you, and introduction to the Baca team. In addition, we will introduce you to our existing Residential Cover Volunteers so that you will be able to ask them about their experiences and build a healthy rapport within the team. Who are the young people that Baca support? Baca provides housing, care and support to unaccompanied asylum seeker children who are between the ages of 16-18 years. The young people come from anywhere in the world and will typically speak very little English on arrival to the UK. If you have any questions, please call Gill Niedojaldo on 07498992360 www.bacacharity.org.uk
TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT PACK Role of the Trustee Good governance in charities is fundamental to their success. A charity is best placed to achieve its ambitions and aims if it has effective governance and the right leadership structures. Good governance enables and supports a charity’s compliance with relevant legislation and regulation. It also promotes attitudes and a culture where everything works towards fulfilling the charity’s vision (Charity Governance Code). Therefore, the overall aim of the Board at Baca is to maintain its strategic governance role, i.e. to agree its operational framework and strategies to ensure that it is able to monitor progress in implementing them. This requires having objective and effective means of knowing whether Baca is being properly managed to fulfil its mission, and that it is in good financial health. Trustees in The Baca Charity have the following key functions: 1. Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these; 2. Being responsible, with the other trustees, for the performance of the charity and for its ‘corporate’ behaviour; 3. Ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements; 4. Being guardians of all the charities assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application. 5. Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. A detailed description of the areas of responsibility can be found in Role Description document. The above responsibilities are underpinned by the seven principles of Charity Governance Code: • Organisational purpose - The board is clear about the charity’s aims and ensures that these are being delivered effectively and sustainably. • Leadership - Every charity is led by an effective board that provides strategic leadership in line with the charity’s aims and values. • Integrity - The board acts with integrity, adopting values and creating a culture which help achieve the organisation’s charitable purposes. The board is aware of the importance of the public’s confidence and trust in charities, and trustees undertake their duties accordingly. • Decision-making, risk and control - The board makes sure that its decision- making processes are informed, rigorous and timely and that effective delegation, control and risk assessment and management systems are set up and monitored. • Board effectiveness - The board works as an effective team, using the appropriate balance of skills, experience, backgrounds and knowledge to make informed decisions. • Diversity - The board’s approach to diversity supports its effectiveness, leadership and decision-making. • Openness and accountability - The board leads the organisation in being transparent and accountable. The charity is open in its work, unless there is good reason for it not to be. Trustees are expected to practice Baca’s values alongside the seven principles detailed above in their governance role at Baca. RECRUITMENT PROCESS If you are interested in joining the team at this exciting time, bringing your skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and time to help build on the work that has been done and move the charity forward, please consider this role. Please send your expression of interest to Mark Vyner, the Chair of Trustees by email to: mark.vyner@bacacharity.org.uk, including: • Full contact details • Details of relevant experience/qualifications • A covering letter outlining reasons for your interest in the role and what you believe you can bring to the organisation. Role Description Job Title: Trustee (3 roles) – with one or more areas of core expertise Responsible to: The Board of Trustees Salary: Non-salaried post Level of commitment required: 4 Main meetings a year (evenings) and 1 full day. The member may also be linked to a sub-committee who meet prior to each main meeting. Additional time may be assigned to visit staff and the offices and for reading and additional research. Genuine Occupational Requirement: Must strongly align with the charity’s Vision, Mission and Values. STATUTORY DUTIES • To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document - sometimes known as a trust deed, constitution, or articles of association. • To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document. • To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are. • To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. • To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. • To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. • To ensure the financial stability of the organisation. • To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper • investment of the organisation's funds. If the organisation employs staff, to appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his or her performance. With other trustees, to hold the charity ‘in trust’ for current and future beneficiaries by: • Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these; • Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; • Ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements; • Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application; • Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard; • Providing expert knowledge to the board in their specialist area; • Where appropriate, challenging the chief executive and chair of trustees to ensure that the board as a whole works in partnership with executive staff SCOPE AND LIMITS OF AUTHORITY No individual trustee, including the Chair, has authority unless specifically acting on behalf of the Trustee Board or with delegated authority of the Board. Collectively trustees have authority; individually they do not. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE The Baca Charity is currently looking for people with expertise in at least one of the following areas: • Property /social housing expertise including an understanding of housing law, regulations and property market/trends. • Education – access to education, apprenticeship, progression to FE or HE education to facilitate development of opportunities to support vulnerable people towards employment / entrepreneurship. Safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. • Relational Fundraising and Financial Governance. LEVEL OF COMMITMENT Board Meetings All trustees are required to attend quarterly evening and 1 full day, Board meetings. Board meetings usually take place at the Baca main office, Loughborough, Leicestershire. As appropriate, meetings could also take place virtually. In addition to reading papers and preparing for meetings/conference calls, Trustees may be called upon for specific advice if they have particular expertise in a given area. Committees According to their individual skills and experience, Trustees may also be invited to serve on Baca’s Finance or Staff & Young People Wellbeing Committees or on ad- hoc Working Groups. Committees meet quarterly, usually in advance of Board meetings. REMUNERATION Trustees receive no salary; however reasonable expenses are paid. TERM OF SERVICE Trustees can serve on the Board for a maximum of two terms and each term for a five-year period. At the end of the first term, the trustee may choose to put themselves forward to be re-elected. The trustee will go through the standard selection process, outlined in the constitution, subject to no new or emerging concerns. They must be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge • Good understanding of the role and function of a Charity Trustee role • Expert in specific area of Charitable Operation (see areas of Technical Expertise listed in Job Description above) • Good understanding of the nature of challenges and or opportunities linked to the work carried out by Baca is desirable. • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship Experience • Lived experience as an individual who has sought refuge, been trafficked and experience of the immigration system is highly desirable. • Experience of being a Trustee in charitable organisation is desirable but not essential • Experience of working in teams, contributing to strategic decision making in a group is desirable. Skills and Abilities • Strong ability to think strategically is essential • Ability to communicate your ideas verbally and in writing to other board members • Ability to relate to others with cultural sensitivity • Capacity for self-reflection and active learning is essential. • Ability to work in a team • Ability to analyse information, make decisions and influence others Personal Qualities • Ability to behave in line with values of the organisation and therefore a strong role model that represents Baca with integrity is essential. • Be willing to undertake training in the role is essential • A team player, able to encourage and maintain focus during periods of pressure • Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace • A willingness to meet the minimum time commitment • Qualities of Integrity, Selflessness, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership is essential • Motivated by compassion • An ability to think strategically • Good, independent judgement • Ability to think creatively • Willingness to speak their mind • An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Baca. • Capacity for self-reflection and active learning ABOUT US OUR VISION A world where forced migrants are welcomed, safe, and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. OUR MISSION It is our mission to serve young people seeking refuge in the UK without families, some of whom have been victims of human trafficking, by offering them safe homes, as well as therapeutic support in all areas of their lives. We believe each young person arriving on our shores has a dignity worth celebrating, talents worth discovering and a life worth living to its fullest potential, no matter what their past experiences or present circumstances. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience, enabling each young person to rebuild his or her life. OUR VALUES Respect Treating everyone with dignity in all circumstances. Integrity Unexaggerated truth, expressed with humility, purity of motive and sincerity of intention, in both our words and deeds. Passion Embracing risk for the sake of the mission, with courage to take bold risks and to innovate despite adversity. Grace Costly additional opportunity for everyone, to enable us to be our best by being perpetual learners. Compassion Serving sacrificially, rooted in an unwavering zeal to seek the best for those we serve and not self. Wisdom Finding a way through a challenge by listening, learning, perceiving what is at stake, applying insight and considering diverse options. Our Impact, Outcomes and Goals We are passionate about seeing young people who have experienced exploitation, bereavement, grief, loss and trauma as a result of war, persecution and or human trafficking, to become positive and empowered individuals, building on their resilience and strengths to contribute to the world around them. OUTCOMES We deliver this impact through our therapeutic support for all areas of life, specifically aimed at achieving the following outcomes as described in our Theory of Change. • • • • • Increased Personal Safety Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training Improved Emotional Wellbeing Improved Physical Wellbeing Increased Social engagement STRATEGIC GOALS Strengthen Baca’s holistic service for young, forced migrants, continuing to inspire hope and shape futures Enhance Baca’s service to maximise the potential of each young person Engage locally, regionally and nationally to see a world where young, forced migrants are welcomed, safe and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Thank you very much for your interest in this role at Baca. Baca’s mission in seeking to inspire hope and holistic long-term development for every young person we work with has been recognised by Local Authorities we work with as of the highest quality. We consider it an absolute privilege to be able to walk with the incredible young people we support on a daily basis. We take heart from the several positive stories of transition from those young people who have moved into adulthood. We are encouraged by the incredible strides they have taken to establish their lives for and be a positive contribution to the world around them. However, we recognise the huge pressures they continue to face and therefore, we believe there is still a long way to go as we continue to learn from our young people. We believe there are greater depths of development for each young person to achieve so that they do not fall back into exploitation or any other dangerous environment. If successful, you will be joining a passionate and committed team, at a very exciting time, who have a strong expertise in supporting unaccompanied young people seeking asylum, refuge and or are trafficked. You will find that the team are committed to our values, which has built a culture that seeks to allow everyone to be their best in order to give their best for the sake of the young people we serve. I hope you will find all the information you need in this pack or on our website (www.bacacharity.org.uk) to help you complete your application. We wish you all the best! Jimmy Zachariah CEO
About us Our Vision A world where all child refugees are welcomed, safe and inspired with hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Our mission It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support in every area of their lives. We believe each young person, many of whom are victims of human trafficking, has a dignity worth celebrating, talents worth discovering and a life to live to its fullest potential, no matter their past experiences nor present circumstances. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience. Our Values Respect Treating everyone with dignity in all circumstances. Integrity Unexaggerated truth, expressed with humility, purity of motive and sincerity of intention, in both our words and deeds. Passion Embracing risk for the sake of the mission, with courage to take bold risks and to innovate despite adversity. Grace Costly additional opportunity for everyone, to enable us to be our best by being perpetual learners. Compassion Serving sacrificially, rooted in an unwavering zeal to seek the best for those we serve and not self. Wisdom Finding a way through a challenge by listening, learning, perceiving what is at stake, applying insight and considering diverse options. Our Impact, Outcomes and Goals We are passionate about seeing the young people we serve become positive and empowered individuals, building on their resilience and strengths to contribute to the world around them. Outcomes We deliver this impact through our therapeutic support for all areas of life, specifically aimed at achieving the following outcomes - Increased Personal Safety, Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training, Improved Emotional Wellbeing, Improved Physical Wellbeing and Increased Social engagement. Strategic Goals Strengthen Baca’s holistic service for young forced migrants Enhance Baca’s service to maximise the potential of each young person Engage locally, regionally and nationally to see a world where child refugees are welcomed, safe and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Thank you very much for your interest in this role at Baca. We support young people who have been forced to flee their home country, because of war, persecution, or trafficking. We provide the support they need which includes a safe home, education and therapeutic care. The young people we serve have lost the only life they know and have overcome all the odds to reach safety. Their courage inspires us but without support they are at extreme risk of harm and exploitation. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience – enabling them to fulfil their potential and become thriving members of the community. We consider it an absolute privilege to be able to walk with them on a daily basis. We take heart from the several positive stories of young people’s transition into adulthood, establishing their lives and being a positive contribution to the world around them. However, we recognise the huge pressures they continue to face and therefore, we believe there is still a long way to go as we continue to learn from them. We believe there are greater depths of development for each young person to achieve so that they do not fall back into exploitation or any other dangerous environment. If successful, you will be joining a passionate and committed team, with strong expertise. You will find that the team are committed to our values, which has built a culture that seeks to allow everyone to be their best in order to give their best for the sake of the young people we serve. I hope you will find all the information you need in this pack or on www.bacacharity.org.uk to help you complete your application. We wish you all the best, Jimmy Zachariah, CEO Role Description Residential Volunteer Make a difference and live with amazing young people through this live-in role that you can do alongside full-time study or full-time work. Come and join a diverse community and help inspire hope in young people who need your support. OVERALL PURPOSE • To move into one of our houses and make it your home and main residence living with up to four amazing young people • To be a positive role model who builds good relationships with the young people living in the same house as part of the wider Baca team who care for and support them • To help create a homely, safe and comfortable atmosphere that brings young people together as a house community ROLE DESCRIPTION • Assist young people to settle into the home and help if support is needed with daily life skills and basic house maintenance matters • Encourage young people to engage with their local community where possible • Set a positive example to young people of how to live independently • Maintain communication with team members • Report safety concerns to our 24 hour On Call Manager • Report maintenance issues to the Operations Manager GENERAL • Play an active and supportive role within the organisation • 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 PERSONAL SPECIFICATION • You will have experience or interest in working with young people • You will have a willingness to learn about cross-cultural issues in working with asylum seekers • You will have a desire to make a difference • You will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care • You will be a warm, friendly, approachable and committed team member • You will be supportive, responsible, reliable and personable • You will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision. You will be able to live out Baca’s values in your day to day life SKILLS / ABILITIES • Ability to act as a good role model to the young people and to gain their trust and respect • Ability to engage and work with young people in a professional and sensitive manner • Ability to remain calm and controlled in all situations with young people • Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with staff and visitors to the house • Ability to use own initiative under supervision of Volunteer and Intern Coordinator • Ability to be able to receive feedback well and implement changes effectively Salary: This is a voluntary role although benefits include free accommodation, utilities, council tax and Wi-Fi. Hours: No set hours as this is a voluntary role. We encourage an evening a week to be spent with the young people as well as some time during the weekends. Location: Cambridge Tenancy Agreement: 12 months (negotiable) Start Date: Negotiable Overseen by: Cambridge Team Leader FAQs WHO ARE THE YOUNG PEOPLE I AM LIVING WITH? Baca cares for young people aged 16-18 who reach the UK alone. The young people in our care have been trafficked or forced to flee their homes to escape war or persecution. They have lost the only life they know and overcome all the odds to reach safety. The role of a residential volunteer is to be part of the community that welcomes our young people and helps them feel safe to heal and free to thrive. WILL I RECEIVE ANY TRAINING? Yes, we will provide you with role specific training, safeguarding & lone working training, and a full 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, encourage and expect that you will have another working role and/or be studying. We do ask, however, that you treat the house as your home and respect the house rules. 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 (ideally two weeks before). We encourage around 33 nights away from the house per annum and approximately one weekend away per month. How to Apply You can apply electronically, by completing an application form on our website. Please complete the online application form or return a downloaded and completed application form, along with a CV to us by email. Please make sure that your application demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Downloaded application forms must be sent to: recruitment@bacacharity.org.uk clearly identifying the role you are applying for. Interview Process Applicants will be interviewed as they arrive. We will contact you as soon as possible to let you know what the interview process will entail. We operate a Safer Recruitment Process which means that as part of the recruitment process all volunteers must undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service Check). We also require two academic or professional references
Overall PurposeTo support the Grants Manager by researching trusts andfoundations eligible for Baca to apply to for fundingTo support the Fundraising and Communications Team toseek new sources of partnership support by researchingand recording information following a pro formatemplate. GeneralPlay an active and supportive role within theorganisation. Take ownership of files allocated, ensuring they are up todate and stored correctly.Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to workundertaken and ensure all confidential material is storedaccording to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and DataProtection Policy. Embrace the Vision and Values of Baca and reflect this inworking practice.Treat all staff and young people fairly and withoutprejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy. Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with anysuggested incidences of safeguarding concerns and tofollow them, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable AdultProtection & Safeguarding Policy.Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. Research Volunteer -Fundraising Team.ResponsibilitiesResearch and record details of trusts and foundationsthat Baca may be eligible to apply toUse online databases to research and extract relevantinformationSearch and compare organisations on the CharityCommission to cross reference funding informationPresent information to Grants Manager in an agreedformatResearch and record details of potential partnershipsand recording information on a pro forma Prepare letters of introduction Maintain excellent communication with team membersthrough regular reporting. This volunteer opportunity can be completed at home or inthe Baca office once a week.Please contact us for further details about this opportunity. Experience in desk based/ internet research of publicinformationExperience in using databases to extract information An understanding of cross cultural issues in working withasylum seekers Experience of prioritising workload to meet competingdeadlines Experience in use of computers, including Microsoft Officeand on-line email systems Skills/AbilitiesWell organised and able to adapt to fluctuating workloadsthroughout the yearGood interpersonal skills and able to interact well with staffand visitors to the office and other properties Ability to use own initiative under supervision withinaccountability structuresAbility to be able to receive feedback well and implementchanges effectively Qualifications/knowledge/experience.Person SpecificationBaca is looking for someone who can join the Fundraising and Communications team providing support through research and reporting.The successful applicant can work from home or at ouroffice, at Days/Times suitable to all parties needs.They will be motivated and passionate about the workthat 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 outBaca’s values of Respect, Integrity, Passion, Grace,Wisdom and Compassionate action in their day to daydelivery of the role.Work Details Reports to: Grants Manager Location: Work will be based in the Baca office in Loughborough. Hours: Flexible, at least 2 hours a week.Salary: This is a voluntary role.Contract: Rolling contract based on development.Start date: As soon as possible FAQsWhat do Baca do? We support young people who have been forced to flee their home country, because of war,persecution, or trafficking. We provide the support they need which includes a safe home,education and therapeutic care. The young people we serve have lost the only life they know and have overcome all the odds toreach safety. Their courage is inspiring but without support they are at extreme risk of harmand exploitation. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope andstrengthens resilience – enabling them to fulfil their potential and become thriving members ofthe community.Will I receive any training?Yes, we will provide you with role specific training, safeguarding & data protection. There willalso be an induction to Baca. What kind of time commitment do I have to make? We would ask that someone commits to at least couple of hours a week to undertake internetresearch and record their findings. This work can be carried out at home or in the fundraisingoffice. If this work is completed at home, we would ask the volunteer to visit the fundraisingoffice at least once a month to meet with the Grants Manager. If you have any questions, please call Anna Oliveron 07713 287027www.bacacharity.org.uk
THE BACA CHARITY
31,200 per year (pro rata)
Cambridge, England
Full-time
20th February 2026
About us Our Vision A world where all child refugees are welcomed, safe and inspired with hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Our mission It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support in every area of their lives. We believe each young person, many of whom are victims of human trafficking, has a dignity worth celebrating, talents worth discovering and a life to live to its fullest potential, no matter their past experiences nor present circumstances. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience. Our Values Respect Treating everyone with dignity in all circumstances. Integrity Unexaggerated sincerity of intention, in both our words and deeds. truth, expressed with humility, purity of motive and Passion Embracing risk for the sake of the mission, with courage to take bold risks and to innovate despite adversity. Grace Costly additional opportunity for everyone, to enable us to be our best by being perpetual learners. Compassion Serving sacrificially, rooted in an unwavering zeal to seek the best for those we serve and not self. Wisdom Finding a way through a challenge by listening, learning, perceiving what is at stake, applying insight and considering diverse options. Our Impact, Outcomes and Goals We are passionate about seeing the young people we serve become positive and empowered individuals, building on their resilience and strengths to contribute to the world around them. Outcomes We deliver this impact through our therapeutic support for all areas of life, specifically aimed at achieving the following outcomes - Increased Personal Safety, Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training, Improved Emotional Wellbeing, Improved Physical Wellbeing and Increased Social engagement. Strategic Goals Strengthen Baca’s holistic service for young, forced migrants. Enhance Baca’s service to maximise the potential of each young person. Engage locally, regionally and nationally to see a world where child refugees are welcomed, safe and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Thank you very much for your interest in this role at Baca. We support young people who have been forced to flee their home country, because of war, persecution, or trafficking. We provide the support they need which includes a safe home, education and therapeutic care. The young people we serve have lost the only life they know and have overcome all the odds to reach safety. Their courage inspires us but without support they are at extreme risk of harm and exploitation. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience – enabling them to fulfil their potential and become thriving members of the community. We consider it an absolute privilege to be able to walk with them on a daily basis. We take heart from the several positive stories of young people’s transition into adulthood, establishing their lives and being a positive contribution to the world around them. However, we recognise the huge pressures they continue to face and therefore, we believe there is still a long way to go as we continue to learn from them. We believe there are greater depths of development for each young person to achieve so that they do not fall back into exploitation or any other dangerous environment. If successful, you will be joining a passionate and committed team, with strong expertise. You will find that the team are committed to our values, which has built a culture that seeks to allow everyone to be their best in order to give their best for the sake of the young people we serve. I hope you will find all the information you need in this pack or on www.bacacharity.org.uk to help you complete your application. We wish you all the best, Jimmy Zachariah, CEO Job Description Job Title: Creative Arts Therapist Reporting To: Service Manager Cambridge Contract Type: Permanent Location: Baca office, Cambridge, England. The role may require regular travel across the country to deliver Baca’s services. Salary: £31,200 per annum pro rata for part time hours worked. The role comes with an additional Cambridge allowance to cost of living. Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Overall Purpose To use non-linguistic methods to enable young people to express their emotions and build inner resilience. The aim is to use creative therapy to enable young people to express, process their emotional wellbeing and strengthen their resilience for the long-term future. Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of Therapeutic intervention service using creative modalities (art, dance, drama or music) to enable young people to strengthen their resilience and improve emotional wellbeing, whilst working collaboratively a multi-disciplinary Baca service and with external professionals and or partners. • Support the young people to make progress in the following outcomes, by o o o o o Increased personal safety. Improved physical wellbeing. Improved emotional wellbeing. Increased engagement in education, employment and training Increased social engagement. • Assess the emotional health needs of the young people, recommend ways to improve emotional wellbeing of young people, including constructively and sensitively challenge young people to support their development of good routines and habits that strengthen their resilience. • Work creatively with young people, delivering therapeutic interventions through arts or other means (in 1 to 1 and in group sessions), ensuring a safe and secure environment. • To support the service delivery team with reflection and ideas for improving the wellbeing of the young people. • Support young people to develop relevant external support that ensures they can sustain their improved emotional wellbeing once they have left Baca. This includes contributing to team discussions referring young people to other mental health professionals. • Enable young people to express themselves creatively and in culturally relevant ways so that they grow in confidence, resilience and ability to process their own stories. • To work collaboratively with the rest of the multi-disciplinary service delivery team to ensure all young people are safeguarded from harm and are supported to self-protect from harms in society. • Attend meetings and training as needed and share ideas, learning, expertise and good practice. • Keep up to date with notes from sessions, maintain art therapy space, art materials and other administrative tasks. • Receive support and discuss ideas in individual supervision with line manager. • Attend regular professional supervisions with therapy supervisor. • Keep up to date with developments in the profession by attending seminars, lectures, and workshops. General • Embrace the Vision and Mission of Baca and lead by example in practicing the Values of Baca in day-to-day behaviours. • Play an active and supportive role within the organisation. • Take ownership of data, 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. • Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy. • Lead on 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. • Ability to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the young people and the team. Personal Specification Baca is looking for a qualified creative arts therapist to join the organisation to provide therapeutic support for unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, some of whom are victims of trafficking. The successful applicant will be an advocate for Baca’s vision and mission and behave in line with Baca’s values. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable and personable. They will be passionate about our work and be able to lead by example in building an empowering environment to enable each young person to be safe, heal and thrive. They will be both a supportive leader and one that brings challenge where necessary. Someone who is organised, creative practical, and be able to manage a varied and busy workload. They will be very approachable and enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others. They will be a great people person who can develop key external relationships and work well with the staff team, linking in with the culture of family that exists within the organisation. This is a frontline role that will need the successful applicant to be working closely with young people in their houses from time to time. The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check. The ability to travel across the UK when required, is essential. Competency Requirements Character/Attributes Highly organised and able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively, a completer finisher. Essential / Desirable Essential Passionate; humble; disciplined; wise; determined; pro-active; self- starter; courageous. Essential Alignment with Baca’s Values to achieve our vision, mission and strategic goals. Essential Ability to respond to change at short notice and a flexible attitude. Essential Ability to lead with hope, patience, calmness and tenacity in very challenging circumstances. Essential Ability to think critically and creatively to innovate solutions and make challenging decisions in line with values. Essential Resilience, ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines. Essential Experience Proven experience delivering therapeutic interventions with vulnerable people who have suffered trauma Experience of working with vulnerable people from various cultures and nationalities Working constructively as part of a team. Essential Desirable Essential Experience of analysing causes of challenges faced in service delivery and presenting solutions. Essential Development of team and leading high performance teams including staff training, coaching, to achieve objectives Essential Management of projects involving multiple stakeholders, including user engagement and budgets Essential Experience of influencing; ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally Desirable Experience of working in the charitable sector Desirable Knowledge / Qualifications A qualified art therapist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) (or equivalent for your modality). Desirable Strong Microsoft Office skills. Knowledge of issues, challenges and strengths of unaccompanied asylum seeking young who may also be trafficked. Essential Essential Have a genuine concern for those the organisation serves. Essential Knowledge of what motivates team and how to support them to achieve a common end goal. Essential Skills Excellent communication skills including the ability to build rapport and credibility across multiple stakeholders, internally and externally at all levels. Desirable Strong organisational, project and time management skills Essential Strong skills to motivate and make difficult decisions in line with Values and Mission Able to understand the big picture and apply this to the details, translating vision into financial plans. Essential Essential Ability to manage multiple tasks any one-time, prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines. Essential Taking initiative and problem-solving skills by analysing workable solutions is essential. Essential Able to make decisions even when all factors are not known. Essential Other Ability to drive/travel to all locations where Baca’s service is delivered. Essential The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS. Essential How To Apply You can apply electronically, by completing an application form on our website. Please complete the online application form or return a downloaded and completed application form, along with a CV to us by email. Please make sure that your application demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Please also make sure you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form. Completed applications should be returned to us by 9:00am on Friday 20th February 2026. Applications received after that time will not normally be considered for short listing. Downloaded application forms must be sent to: recruitment@bacacharity.org.uk clearly identifying the role you are applying for. Interview Process A 30-minute online interview could be conducted as part of shortlisting. If suitably strong candidates are shortlisted before the deadline, in-person interviews will take place immediately after shortlisting. If you are shortlisted for in-person interviews, we will contact you as soon as possible, to let you know the details of the interview process.
THE BACA CHARITY
24,754 - 28,454 per year
Loughborough, England
Full-time
20th February 2026
About us Our Vision A world where all child refugees are welcomed, safe and inspired with hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Our mission It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support in every area of their lives. We believe each young person, many of whom are victims of human trafficking, has a dignity worth celebrating, talents worth discovering and a life to live to its fullest potential, no matter their past experiences nor present circumstances. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience. Our Values Respect Treating everyone with dignity in all circumstances. Integrity Unexaggerated truth, expressed with humility, purity of motive and sincerity of intention, in both our words and deeds. Passion Embracing risk for the sake of the mission, with courage to take bold risks and to innovate despite adversity. Grace Costly additional opportunity for everyone, to enable us to be our best by being perpetual learners. Compassion Serving sacrificially, rooted in an unwavering zeal to seek the best for those we serve and not self. Wisdom Finding a way through a challenge by listening, learning, perceiving what is at stake, applying insight and considering diverse options. Our Impact, Outcomes and Goals We are passionate about seeing the young people we serve become positive and empowered individuals, building on their resilience and strengths to contribute to the world around them. Outcomes We deliver this impact through our therapeutic support for all areas of life, specifically aimed at achieving the following outcomes - Increased Personal Safety, Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training, Improved Emotional Wellbeing, Improved Physical Wellbeing and Increased Social engagement. Strategic Goals Strengthen Baca’s holistic service for young, forced migrants Enhance Baca’s service to maximise the potential of each young person Engage locally, regionally and nationally to see a world where child refugees are welcomed, safe and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. Thank you very much for your interest in this role at Baca. We support young people who have been forced to flee their home country, because of war, persecution, or trafficking. We provide the support they need which includes a safe home, education and therapeutic care. The young people we serve have lost the only life they know and have overcome all the odds to reach safety. Their courage inspires us but without support they are at extreme risk of harm and exploitation. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience – enabling them to fulfil their potential and become thriving members of the community. We consider it an absolute privilege to be able to walk with them on a daily basis. We take heart from the several positive stories of young people’s transition into adulthood, establishing their lives and being a positive contribution to the world around them. However, we recognise the huge pressures they continue to face and therefore, we believe there is still a long way to go as we continue to learn from them. We believe there are greater depths of development for each young person to achieve so that they do not fall back into exploitation or any other dangerous environment. If successful, you will be joining a passionate and committed team, with strong expertise. You will find that the team are committed to our values, which has built a culture that seeks to allow everyone to be their best in order to give their best for the sake of the young people we serve. I hope you will find all the information you need in this pack or on www.bacacharity.org.uk to help you complete your application. We wish you all the best, Jimmy Zachariah, CEO Job Description Job Title: Support Worker Reporting To: Support Team Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Based in Loughborough, England. The role requires travel to all locations where Baca Services are delivered. Salary: £24,754 to £28,454 per annum FTE Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota) Start Date: February 2026 OVERALL PURPOSE • To provide support and care to young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength, dignity and grow their hope for their futures. • To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • To be a key worker for a number of young people who are in the care of Baca, providing high quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. • To deliver young people services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, to enable young people to achieve the following outcomes, ensuring it is of the highest quality: o o o o o Improved Physical Wellbeing Improved Emotional Wellbeing Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training Increased Social engagement Increased Personal Safety • To work proactively and collaboratively to ensure all young people are safeguarded and taking the initiative in resolving any issues that may arise with young people. • To be a role model to all young people in Baca’s care, providing care and compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues. • Support young people to understand expectations of them and the support on offer to them from Baca and other agencies. • Support young people in developing essential life skills in line with the individual support plan to prepare them for independent living. Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca progress plan. • Support young people in developing their skills and interests in education, vocation or hobbies. Ensure young people’s interests, hobbies and aspirations are identified by getting alongside young people and working with the team. • Be an active part of a diverse environment of staff and young people from different cultures and backgrounds. • Support young people to engage socially at Baca and in the wider community to build positive trusting relationships with others through one to one and group social times, engaging in clubs and activities. • Take part in planning and attending day trips and Baca’s annual residential week. • Develop excellent working partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers and other partners to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent. • Actively plan, prepare and participate in all meetings and events that are related to the support of the young people. • Prepare young people for meetings and help them to understand what is being communicated. • Transport young people, in line with our lone working policy, to events and meetings making sure they are on time using your own car in a safe and legal manner. • Support young people to communicate and express their own wishes and voice regarding all aspects of their life and future. • Develop and maintain excellent communication with all members of the team and all external partners and supporters. • Keep good records and carry out all administrative work required as part of the role, such as month end reports and support plans, on time and in a consistent manner. GENERAL • Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy. • 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. • Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. • Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca. • Play an active and supportive role within the organisation. • Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role. • Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy. • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team. PERSONAL SPECIFICATION Baca is looking for someone who can join the support team and provide support, care and be a role model for young people who are newly arrived unaccompanied asylum seekers and victims of trafficking aged 16 to 18. They will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. The successful applicant will have the ability to ensure the support we give to the young people is of the highest quality and goes beyond the statutory standards set. They will be very approachable, reliable and a strong team worker. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to be flexible. They will be a great people person who can develop key external relationships. They will also be a very organised and proactive individual. The successful applicant will need access to transport as the role requires visiting the young people in their homes and attending different appointments/meetings across the midlands. They will subscribe to and work in line with Baca’s vision and values. The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check. Competency Areas Personal Attributes Specification • Alignment with Baca’s Value to achieve our vision, mission and strategic goals. Essential • Ability to respond to change at Essential short notice. • Able to work as part of a highly diverse group of people. • Able to work in partnership productively with teams internally and external stakeholders. Essential Essential • Able to be accountable, take Essential responsibility and be willing to learn. • Self-motivation and flexible Essential attitude to work. • Proactive individual who is willing to take initiative in getting involved in a range of activities. • Ability to be patient, calm and tenacious in very challenging circumstances. Essential Essential Knowledge and Understanding • Knowledge of safeguarding Essential practices. • Knowledge of issues, Desirable challenges and strengths of unaccompanied asylum seeking young who may also be trafficked. • Have a genuine concern for and commitment to young asylum seekers/refugees, and unaccompanied young people in particular. Essential • Knowledge of asylum Desirable processes and trafficking risks. • Candidate has relevant Desirable training and qualification in working with young people or is willing to complete essential Experience • Experience of working with Highly desirable training within the first year of employment. young people. • Experience of coordinating Desirable tasks. • Experience of working cross Desirable culturally. • Experience of working with unaccompanied asylum seeking and trafficked young people. • Experience of working with young people, on a 1-2-1 and group setting. Desirable Desirable • Experience working in Desirable multidisciplinary teams across multiple teams and across wide range of stakeholders. • Experience of working with local authorities and statutory agencies. • Able to understand priorities and work in partnership. • Ability to manage multiple tasks at any one time, prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines. Desirable Desirable Desirable • Excellent verbal and written Highly desirable communication skills. • Excellent team working skills. • Excellent personal organization and high attention to detail. • Ability to plan, promote and deliver sessions to a group of people. • Taking initiative and finding solutions to challenges faced by young people by working with them. • Good ICT skills for using Microsoft Office package. • Driving Licence that allows you to legally drive a car in the UK. • Access to your own car Essential Essential Desirable Desirable Essential Essential Essential Skills and Abilities Other • The successful applicant will Essential be required to have an enhanced DBS check. • Adherence to all policies and Essential procedure of the organisation. How To Apply You can apply electronically, by completing an application form on our website. Please complete the online application form or return a downloaded and completed application form, along with a CV to us by email. Please make sure that your application demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Please also make sure you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form. Completed applications should be returned to us by 9:00am Friday 20 February 2026. Applications received after that time will not normally be considered for short listing. Downloaded application forms must be sent to: recruitment@bacacharity.org.uk clearly identifying the role you are applying for. Interview Process A 30-minute online interview could be conducted as part of shortlisting. If suitably strong candidates are shortlisted before the deadline, in-person interviews will take place immediately after shortlisting. If you are shortlisted for in-person interviews, we will contact you as soon as possible, to let you know the details of the interview process.