JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Manager - Roma Children’s Community Education & Outreach
Project
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Bryson Intercultural Manager
LOCATION:
Belfast
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
To be responsible for the delivery and management of an education and early year’s
development programme conducted in the English language for Roma children 0 - 10 years
of age, supplemented by community outreach support to parents and young children.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational
1. To manage a small team delivering a timetabled programme of activities and outreach
work that engage Roma children in a range of positive educational learning experiences
suited to their personal development.
2. To manage a small team delivering a programme that will assist Roma children in the
transition to formal primary school education and that increases levels of primary school
attendance and participation.
3. Organise and implement a referral/review pathway to ensure new Children can
participate in the project.
4. To set project objectives in partnership with the team members to ensure the effective
delivery of the project.
5. To ensure that the projects complies with the full range of Policies including Child
Protection, Health and Safety at work, control and access to records.
6. Ensure strict management of files and adherence to record-keeping, report writing,
Quality Assurance paper work by all staff members
7. Monitor effectiveness of the service and facilitate evaluations in accordance with Quality
Initiatives.
8. Manage and monitor project statistics for the relevant to Bryson, funders and for Quality
Initiatives.
9. To deputise in the absence of the Children’s Educational Support Worker delivering the
programme.
People
1. To provide monthly supervision to the staff team, and ensure staff performance reviews
are completed and reviewed.
2. To facilitate monthly team meetings
3. To be responsible for all aspects of performance management to include individual and
team discipline, target setting and work prioritisation.
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4. To assist with project recruitment and staff induction in co-ordination with Bryson
Charitable Group HR Department and in adherence with Equality Commission
guidelines.
5. To manage the disciplinary grievance processes, when required
Networking
1. To contribute to working relationships with the Community, Voluntary and Statutory
Sector and church groups interested in the welfare of the Roma Community
2. To work with the Roma community to encourage participation in the project and to
manage the allocation of places in a fair and transparent manner.
3. To consult with parents, carers, children and stakeholders in order to determine the
educational and social developmental needs of each child who access the project.
4. To work closely with local primary schools and other statutory and voluntary
stakeholders in support of meeting the project aims.
5. To identify and engage with external education and training providers necessary to
deliver the project outcomes.
Environmental
1. To be responsible for the maintenance of a clean, healthy and organised environment.
2. To ensure the implementation of policies relating to the health, safety and protection of
children.
3. To carry out regular risk assessments, ensuring equipment and the environment is safe
at all times.
General Responsibilities
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To prepare for and participate in supervision with Line Manager.
To conduct and attend team meetings.
To work effectively as part of a team.
To follow all Organisational Policies & Procedures and maintain agreed standards.
To work within the Mission & Values in all aspects of the job and be able to demonstrate
these in the course of daily work.
6. To carry out any other relevant duties which may be allocated from time to time.
Circumstances
Have circumstances that would enable to post holder to carry out all duties and
responsibilities of the position in a combination of weekdays, evenings and weekends.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Length of contract:
18 Months
Salary:
£13.67 per hour
Hours of work:
30 hours per week
Holidays:
20 days in 1st & 2nd year
12 statutory days (pro rata)
Probationary Period:
6 months
Notice:
4 weeks - in writing
All employees of Bryson Charitable Group are required to respect individuals’ right to
privacy, dignity, choice and independence.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Manager - Roma Children’s Community Education & Outreach Project
Essential
Desirable
Criteria
Qualifications
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Shortlisting
Criteria
Management qualification
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5 GCSE’s at grade C and above
including English Language or
equivalent
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Education
Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience in
Childcare-in a Care , Educational
or Health related field
Minimum of 2 years experience in
a management role within a
Health & Social care environment
Educational or Health Related
field.
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Experience of managing people
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Experience of managing change
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Experience of partnership and
multi-agency working
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Skills & Aptitudes
Person Qualities
Vision, Mission and
Values
A sound understanding of Roma √
Culture
Excellent communication skills
both verbal and written
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Excellent planning and
organisational skills
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Excellent people management
skills
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Analytical/problem solving skills
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Ability to work effectively under
pressure and meet strict
deadlines
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Flexible approach to working
hours
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Full driving licence & access to a
car
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Candidates must respect and
work within the Vision, Mission
and Values of Bryson Charitable
Group
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