Programme Lead - Inspired at Youth Inspired C.I.C

Programme Lead – Inspired

Location:                      Bedford

Hours:                          39 hours per week

Salary:                          Competitive (dependent upon experience)

 At Youth Inspired, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to develop their talents, build confidence and experience meaningful opportunities that prepare them for adulthood. We are looking for an exceptional Programme Lead – Inspired to join our growing team and play a key role in shaping our exciting Inspired provision.

 This is far more than a teaching role.  It is an opportunity to lead a creative programme that changes lives.

About the Role

Working closely with the Inspired Centre Manager, you will lead and develop our Inspired programme, creating engaging activities that enable young people and adults with SEND to thrive.

You'll oversee a diverse programme including:

• Enterprise and employability
• The Loft Enterprise Shop
• Arts, crafts and creative projects
• Health and wellbeing activities
• Community engagement
• Events, exhibitions and enterprise initiatives

Every day is different.  One day you may be supporting clients to create products for sale in The Loft, another you could be organising a community event, delivering a wellbeing session, planning creative workshops or helping clients develop valuable employability and independence skills.

A key part of the role is leading The Loft, our enterprise shop, where clients gain real-life retail and customer service experience.  You'll support clients to design and create products, prepare them for sale, manage stock, merchandise displays and work alongside them during our monthly public opening, helping them build confidence through meaningful work experience.

What You'll Bring

 We're looking for someone who is:

 Passionate about improving outcomes for people with SEND.

• Creative, innovative and full of ideas.
• An experienced practitioner who can motivate and inspire others.
• Confident in leading projects and supporting colleagues.
• Organised, proactive and solution focused.
• Committed to providing person-centred support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Excited about developing enterprise opportunities that make a genuine difference.

Experience in enterprise, arts and crafts, wellbeing programmes, retail or community engagement would be highly desirable.

 Why Join Youth Inspired?

 At Youth Inspired, you'll become part of a passionate team that believes in creating opportunities rather than limitations.

We offer:

 The opportunity to shape and develop an exciting and innovative programme.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of young people and adults with SEND.
• A varied, rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.

 Most importantly, you'll help people discover new skills, build confidence, develop friendships and prepare for brighter futures.

  We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:

 Essential

 Experience of working with young people or adults with SEND.

• Experience of planning and delivering engaging programmes or activities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to motivate, inspire and support individuals to achieve their goals.
• An understanding of person-centred practice and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience of enterprise, retail or small business activities.
• Experience of arts, crafts, creative industries or wellbeing programmes.
• Experience of leading projects, supervising staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of supported employment and community inclusion.
• Good ICT and administrative skills.
• A good understanding of the principles of The Care Act 2014

Ready to Inspire?

 If you're looking for a role where your creativity, leadership and passion can genuinely transform lives, we'd love to hear from you.

 Join Youth Inspired and help create opportunities, build confidence and inspire brighter futures.

 Safeguarding Commitment

Youth Inspired is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

We are committed to safer recruitment and equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.