Sublime
36 Brigadier Hill
Enfield, Middlesex
EN2 0NQ
Tel: 0203 012 0059
Web: www.sublime.uk.com
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Job Description
xBus Manager
Hours: 2 days a week. May include evening & flexible working (with hope to extend role with more hours)
Salary: £19,500 pro rata
Introduction
Sublime is a Christian Charity that seeks to serve local churches. Based in London and surrounding areas, we believe that “transformed people transform places” and we look to equip local church to bring community transformation through various means.
One means of doing so is through the xBus. The xBus is a double-decker bus which is used as a mobile youth centre. The xBus enables us to meet with young people where they are and to provide a fun and safe place to be with friends and engage with a team of youth workers.
The xBus Manager will take lead responsibility for ensuring that the objectives and outcomes of the xBus are delivered.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
• Detailed planning and coordination of the xBus;
• Driving the xBus to and from its base of operations and the estate locations (or arranging for drivers);
• Taking part in xBus projects as both a driver and a Youth Worker
• Maintaining required records concerning maintenance and usage;
• Planning and managing the ongoing servicing and maintenance of the bus (including weekly checks, repairs, annual services and MOT);
• Ensuring health and safety and equal opportunities policy implementation on the bus;
• Collaborating with the Sublime Team to develop relationships with churches, community stakeholders and other organisations;
• Liaising with outside agencies that may be able to supplement or extend the work that Sublime provides through the xBus project;
• Creating a high level of community awareness relating to the xBus project with children and young people, parents/guardians, youth organisations, local council, schools, special interest groups, etc.;
• Identify the types of activity that are appropriate to the context of each location/estate;
• Ensuring that all quality and performance monitoring information is gathered;
• Undertaking youth work together with the Sublime Youth Workers, to develop appropriate relationships with the young people attending the bus and their families and deliver the sessional activities.
As the xBus Manager the post-holder will be required to work alongside other youth workers within Sublime to:
Team Leadership
The xBus Manager is expected to lead the teams of youth workers on the xBus and associated activities, including the development and training of Sublime interns. This will include training, mentoring and support of interns and other Sublime youth workers. The post will also line manage any bus sessional workers.
Relationship Management
xBus Managers are asked to represent Sublime at funding and community engagement events and meetings, therefore they will need to both understand and be in sympathy with the ethos and vision of Sublime in order to be able to communicate effectively.
Training
The xBus Manager is involved in on-the-job training interns, Sublime youth workers and volunteers provided by partner churches. They are also encouraged to be involved in Sublime’s Monday morning staff prayer and worship where possible.
Development
The xBus Manager is also responsible for new initiatives, and taking a key role in the development of the Sublime community xBus project and other Sublime activities.
Person Specification
To qualify you will need to be able to demonstrate a successful track record of youth work. You will need to have strong project management, communications and influencing skills, be familiar with relevant process and protocols, and be able to easily relate to young people and the challenges and issues they face.
You will have outstanding youth work abilities, be a strong communicator and have experience of breaking new ground. The role also requires that you have good leadership and networking abilities; you will be skilled in mobilising volunteers and know how to get the best out of those working with you. You’ll enjoy taking initiative and love working as part of a team and be confident in directing a group of interns. You will need to be highly motivated and able to grow and develop a team.
You must have held a driving licence for 3 years or more, be over 21 years of age, and have the courage to drive a double decker bus (for which training is provided). You must also have some knowledge of mechanics for the purposes of maintenance.
You will also be subject to an Enhanced CRB/DBS check.
As Sublime is a Christian Charity, registered with the Charity Commission, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that you have your own Christian Faith (no specific denomination required).
You will be required to provide three of the following references:
- Reference from your church leader
- Personal references that has known you for 3 years or more
- Reference from current/previous employer
Charity No.: 1131280 Company No.: 06969145 V.A.T No.: 128 7979 56 Registered address: 69 Croyland Road , Edmonton, London N9 7BE