King’s Trust Team Leader

The main purpose of this job is to Lead and deliver a high-quality personal development King’s Trust Team Programme for young people aged 16-25 to support their ongoing development into education, employment or training; promote key safety messages and deliver awareness which aims to reduce casualties and fatalities in Cheshire.

You may also be required on occasion to support Targeted Youth programmes, Safety Central programmes and events delivered by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to children, young people and adults across Cheshire as required.

Duties will cover/ include:

• Delivering the King’s Trust Community, teamwork and Employability Skills Qualification to young people aged 16-25.

• Implementing an effective recruitment strategy to maximise team numbers and having a balanced programme with support strategies to retain young people.

• Attend three residentials per year and organise the safe and efficient running of the residential trips.

• Liaise with peers, alongside local employers, employment services and partner agencies to establish work experience placements and post programme referral routes.

• Liaise with peers, alongside partner agencies and community groups to secure projects, final team challenge groups and potential fundraising activities.

• Complete King’s Trust paperwork for each team ensuring all appropriate quality documents for the college and King’s Trust are completed.

• Monitor and mark learner records/logbooks ensuring they meet the awarding body and college standards.

• Gathering feedback and evaluations for your team, carrying out surveys and monitoring the young people after the completion of the programme.

• Act as a mentor, assisting young people on the programme to overcome personal difficulties by providing support, guidance and leadership, developing personal skills to improve employability skills.

• Maintain team records as required by CFRS, funding College’s and King’s Trust and assist young people with college administration.

• Carry out initial assessments and devise action plans to support young people when required.

• Keep records of learner progress and carry out leaving assessments to give an overview of individual learner progress whilst on programme.

Essential requirements of the role include:

• BTEC Higher (or equivalent) in Youth/Education qualification OR minimum 2 years’ experience in a youth/education setting, along with GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English at Grade 4 ( C ) or above.

• Proven work and experience in a supervisory capacity.

• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, health and safety and experience of implementing risk assessments.

• Experience in supporting young people within an education setting, with excellent communication, numerical and verbal skills, and experience in marking and assessing coursework.

• Hold a current UK drivers’ licence (with willingness to gain D1 category to drive a minibus).

• Highly motivated with the ability to engage with young people, peers and partnership agencies, whilst prioritising and managing workloads.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 15 25 KT TL on your application form.

Application form

Job description

Application form guidance notes

General information

Closing Date for Applications: 14:00 hrs Friday 4th July 2025

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc.

Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.