SOUTH LONDON REFUGEE ASSOCIATION

JOB PACKYouth Participation &Events Support (Internship) TABLE OF CONTENTS01WORKING WITH US02JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION03HOW TO APPLYSLRA is a grassroots, community organisation. We providespecialist advice and support to refugees, asylum seekersand other migrants who are at risk in South West London.Every year we help over 1000 people through immigrationadvice and casework as well as practical, social andtherapeutic support. We support many people who find themselves destituteand homeless including survivors of trafficking anddomestic violence and young people who have travelledalone to the UK.Our youth services include advice and casework, aprogramme of positive activities and opportunities to workalongside other young people to influence the policies andpractices that affect them through our Young CommunityLeaders Programme. We also support a group of youngpeople to plan and deliver events. These events bring youngmigrants in London together to discuss issues that matterto them, celebrate achievements, build community andplan further actions and work together. Here is a video from the Youth Summit 2024 and take a lookat the Evaluation Report from Youth Summit 2024.ABOUT SLRAYouth Participation & Events Support(Internship)Purpose of the RoleTo support the planning and delivery of SLRA’s youth participationprogramme, regular activities and youth-led events.The Youth Participation & Events Support (Internhsip) role is a twelve-month paid Internship to begin during March 2026, supported by theJack Petchey Foundation. You must be ready to take up the post by 23March 2026.In this role, you will be part of the Jack Petchey Internship Programmewith 18 other interns from different youth organisations in London andEssex. This development programme will involve attending a launchconference, four professional development workshops throughout theyear and a celebration event at the end of the programme. You willreceive an extra training bursary of £1,000 for approved training. You willalso be matched with a mentor from another organisation to supportyou in your professional development. The Jack Petchey InternshipProgramme training and events will take place in person in London andyou will be expected to take full part in this programme alongside yourrole at SLRA, and includes an overnight residential on 16 - 17 April.ththJOB   DESCRIPTIONResponsible to:       Hours of work:       Salary:                           Contract: Location:                Engagement & Participation Co-ordinatorFull time (35 hours per week)London Living Wage (currently £25,207)12 month fixed-term contract The Woodlawns Centre, 16 Leigham Court Road, SW16 2PJ25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when theoffice is closed at Christmas).Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)provided by Health Assured.The benefits of working with usDevelop positive, respectful and enabling relationships withyoung people which encourage their engagement in SLRAyouth participation work, activities, trips and events.Support the planning, administration and delivery of SLRA’sprogramme of youth activities, trips and events.Co-facilitate regular meetings with a Youth PlanningCommittee to plan events, including two Youth Summits (one inthe summer and one in the winter).Support Youth Planning Committee members to plan and leadsessions and workshops at the Youth Summit. Support Youth Planning Committee to develop and use avariety of methods to gather feedback from young people. Lead on admin tasks for Youth Planning Committee includingbooking venues for planning committee meetings, researchingand the ordering of resources and materials needed forplanning meetings and events.Support the Engagement and Participation s Co-ordinator toproduce Evaluation Reports following events.Support SLRA staff teams with general office support andadministration, when required.Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding ofchildren, young people and vulnerable adults.JOB   DESCRIPTIONTasks and ResponsibilitiesTasks and ResponsibilitiesJOB   DESCRIPTIONAbide by health and safety guidelines and shareresponsibility for your own safety, the safety of young peopleand the safety of colleagues.Maintain confidentiality and clear boundaries.Maintain compliance with all relevant policies andprocedures of SLRA.Attend supervision sessions with the Engagement andParticipation Co-ordinator and collaborate positively with theSLRA Youth Team and wider SLRA team.Undertake relevant training for the role, including First Aidand SafeguardingUphold the Values, Aims and Principles of SLRA.Attend training relevant to the post (like safeguarding / FirstAid etc)Experience of working or volunteering with young people (paidor unpaid)EssentialExperience of working or volunteering as part of a team (paid orunpaid)Essential Experience of participating in or leading activities / workshopswith and for young people.EssentialExperience of organising eventsDesirable Experience of gathering feedback using one to one interviews,group discussions and/or feedback forms.DesirablePersonal, lived experience of children’s social care and/or theimpact of the UK hostile immigration or asylum system.DesirableAn understanding of some of the issues affecting refugee,asylum seeking and migrant children and young people.Essential An understanding of the importance of safeguarding youngpeople and vulnerable adults.Essential Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racismEssential Willingness to develop knowledge of the rights and entitlementsof young migrantsEssential PERSON   SPECIFICATIONExperience Knowledge and understanding Ability to quickly build positive relationships with young people andcolleagues.Essential Ability to use, or willingness to learn, necessary IT tools (e.g. MicrosoftWord, CRM system, Outlook, Zoom, Teams, Whatsapp). EssentialAbility to work flexibly as part of a small team.Essential Self-motivated and able to take initiativeEssential Ability to speak a community languageDesirableSkillsHOW  TO   APPLYHow to applyTo apply for this post please complete and return the Application Form andEqual Opportunities Monitoring form on our website to admin@slr-a.org.uk .We request contact details for two referees from previous paid or voluntary roles.The successful candidate will also be required to complete an enhanced DBScheck, paid for by SLRA.Closing date for applications:  9am on Monday 26 January thJoin us for a short information session on Friday 16th January 12:30 -13:00 to find out more about the role ahead of applying - pleaseregister hereAs an organisation working with migrants, we particularly welcomeapplications from people with lived experience of the impact of the UKimmigration or asylum system. We guarantee an interview for allapplicants with lived experience who meet the essential criteria for thispost. We recognise that some people experience barriers to employment andwe want to make you aware of the following support which may be helpful.Experts by Experience If you have lived experience of the impact of the UK immigration or asylumsystem you can ask for independent and confidential support for your jobapplication from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Supportincludes a free one-off mentoring chat for support with CV/Cover lettersand interviews.SCOPE - Support to Work ExtraSCOPE’s Support to Work Extra service provides practical support todisabled people with all aspects f preparing and applying for jobs. You canregister for support with CV writing, preparing for interviews and more.Young Women’s Trust If you are a young woman aged 18-30 you can sign up to “Work It Out” forfree support with the recruitment process. Youth Employability UKIf you are a young person aged under 30 you can find tips on CV writingand interviews here.