uS Careers

Would you like to work for uSactive? Could you help us change the lives of young people?
We’re currently recruiting for the following positions.

US Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator

The Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator will deliver our core goal of providing young people with personalised, face to face support to engage with sport and exercise. They will ensure that we provide effective, enjoyable and bespoke provision and that young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties engage in US activities, enjoy and benefit from their experience, and leave with a progression plan and enthusiasm for a lifelong engagement in sport and physical activities.

The Referral and Activities co-ordinator will network with referrers, follow up all contacts and meet with young people, families and professionals, and activity providers to organise appropriate activities, chosen by the young people.

  • One to one activities for young people not ready to join a group
  • Small group activities for progression or groups of targeted young people
  • Support to access provision on the local community

Once the needs and interests of young people are established and the young person is engaged to complete an initial assessment and set personal goals, the Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator will organise all elements of the programme including selection of activity provider, venue, day and time.  They will introduce the young person and where appropriate family members and referral agency staff to the activity provider. Timely organisation will be vital to build on the momentum of the referral, leading to a successful engagement.

The Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator , supported by keyworkers, will offer on-programme support to young people regularly throughout their programme. This will include meeting with the young person/visiting classes, discussing progress, gathering feedback and agreeing goals for the next stage of their US journey. The post-holder may, occasionally, within their allocated time also act as a key-worker for some young people.

The Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator will need to be flexible to respond to the needs of our partners and the young people. As we work with young people a proportion of hours will be outside of the school day for example: weekday afternoons and early evenings, weekends and school holidays – we will agree the working pattern with the successful candidate. There is no US office base and when the Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator is not undertaking work with young people in the community they will undertake admin and planning duties from home. Travel and work related expenses will be paid.

The Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator will have an important role to play in evidencing the impact of our work, which will include: recording referrals received and participation of young people, regularly providing summative updates on young people’s activities, collecting feedback from young people, their support networks and providers. You will also contribute to health and safety and financial processes to provide assurance to management and trustees.

Prior to commencing employment or contracting with US, the successful candidate must hold an Enhanced DBS clearance and provide satisfactory references.  Appointment will be made initially on a 12 month fixed term contract, with continuation beyond the initial term subject to continued funding

For more information on the post and details of how to apply please download the Job Description / Personnel Specification PDF.

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US Keyworker

Keyworkers will support young people throughout their US journey: meeting with and identifying needs and interests, successfully supporting in to an activity, monitoring progress and providing progression support.

Keyworkers may: support US groupwork sessions, facilitate a young person engaging with an US trainer, or accompany a young person to attend a sport / fitness activity in the community.  They will check that young people are travelling safely to and from activities, and where applicable support the young person to develop their confidence to travel and engage independently.

The keyworker will build a face to face, professional working relationship with the young person and will liaise closely with the Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator, referring agencies and parents/carers as appropriate.

Prior to commencing employment or contracting with US, the successful candidate must hold an Enhanced DBS clearance and provide satisfactory references.

Successful applicants will become part of a team of casual workers who will be offered hourly paid work as activities demand. In order to meet the needs of the young people we work with hours could be any day of the week, but are most likely to be weekday afternoons and early evenings, weekend daytimes and school holidays. There is no central US office and so any administrative duties would be completed at home. Travel and work-related expenses will be paid.

For more information on the post and details of how to apply please download the Job Description / Personnel Specification PDF.
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