Deliver a structured induction programme to each group of youth starting on the Livelihood programme
Lead all training in the Livelihood Centres for the Magic Bus Livelihood programme, which delivers skill training to youth and supports them into jobs and further education placements
Deliver Sports for Development activities to youth using the Magic Bus curriculum and in-house resources to engage youth successfully and enhance their learning
Deliver training content developed by the Magic Bus National Programme Development Team and tailor this, where necessary, to the local context whilst ensuring session outcomes are delivered.
Ensure training outcomes are achieved in each session, and youth receive consistent messages throughout all training interventions
Design an effective Livelihood Centre training timetable with the Centre Coordinator and ensure that this is constantly monitored and updated to enable youth to access the training they need
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Apply and continuously develop innovative training techniques to make training more effective, fun, and interactive
Undertake comprehensive needs assessments 1:1 with youth to identify their strengths & limitations, training and life skills needs, and overall targets for the programme
Work in partnership with the Centre Coordinator or specialist career counsellors for the needs assessment to ensure youth have the impartial Information, Advice and Guidance that empowers them to make positive choices about potential careers
Act as the lead worker in the first phase of the youth’s engagement with the Magic Bus Livelihood programme and ensure all youth receive the full and proper offer during this time
Using the needs assessment and guidance findings, support each youth to draw up a Personal Development Plan that contains the training activities and targets that they will work towards
Support youth to achieve the skills training, mentoring, and employer activities outlined in their individual Personal Development Plans in partnership with the Placement and Partnership Officers, who focus on referrals to employers and training institutions
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Deliver a sharp focus on all training and counselling contributing to successful youth placement, training, or further education, and being able to sustain these for 6 months
Contribute to mapping institutions (government / NGO/ private, and corporate foundations) that provide skills training opportunities in the local areas
Identify and respond to risks that could lead to youth dropping out of the programme.
Build strong and trusted relationships with youth from the start of their engagement with Magic Bus.
Undertake data collection and reporting duties that demonstrate the effectiveness of the Livelihood programme.
Act as a role model at all times, demonstrating behaviour that displays the characteristics youth should develop to be successful in their chosen field.