United Synagogue Job Description JOB TITLE: Youth Directors LOCATION: Brondesbury Park United Synagogue WORKING HOURS: 20-25 hours (combined, i.e. 10-15 hours each) including some evenings and weekends ANNUAL SALARY: £10,000 (combined) REPORTS TO: Rabbi & Rebbetzen + board member BENEFITS: Accommodation in vicinity of synagogue 20 days holiday, plus Statutory Bank Holidays (except where conflicting with chaggim in which case alternative arrangements will be made Workplace Pensions INTRODUCTION The Brondesbury Park community has undergone a transformation over the last twelve years, moving from a position where there were no children born into the community to an average annual birth rate of between 15-20 children. Youth provision to date has centred around youth leaders walking from outside of the area on a Shabbat morning to lead a youth service, with attendance ranging between 15-25 people. Over the past 18 months, the community has witnessed an explosion in the number of people becoming bar/bat mitzvah. In light of this, it has recognised the need to broaden both the range of activities on offer to its youth and the need to create a base for the youth to gravitate towards, with strong role models who can inspire young adults in their Jewish identity and general self-development at this crucial point in their lives. This new and exciting role would revolve around a couple who would be housed locally, have experience in the field of youth work and have a passion for working with young people. MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB: The Youth Directors would look to expand the range of current religious, cultural and social activities provided for the youth with a view to creating a vibrant, stimulating and inclusive youth experience on Shabbat and Chaggim spilling over into the week. The key focus of their work would be school years 7-13 (age 11-18). The job would entail the creation and implementation of programmes which cultivate the Jewish and personal growth of a young person in line with a modern Orthodox Jewish outlook and would be predicated upon building a strong sense of trust within the group among each other and including a mentoring role. The Youth Directors will work with Tribe Central and other Tribe synagogue youth workers to maximise the range of activities that can be offered at Brondesbury Park and with other shuls.
Certificate or diploma in Youth and Community Work X Substantial experience of working in a Youth and Community Work setting on a full or basis and running programmes. X Counselling qualification X Excellent professional relationships skills when working with customers and employees at all levels; be willing to ask for and listen to and feedback X Be fully committed to the philosophy and practice of Orthodox Judaism X Have experience in working successfully with both religious, non-religious and youth X Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. X Ability to create own ideas for programmes and activities. X Willingness to ask for and listen to ideas and feedback. X Have the knowledge and experience to give shuirim and lead discussions at a of levels up to youth in the sixth form X Have experience in running local and residential Shabbatons X Excellent understanding of younger people’s issues (substance abuse, bullying, career choices) X Have a good understanding of the Jewish Community, Judaism and Jewish Values X Ability to work with deadlines, and in a very dynamic environment X Understand empowerment of people and put this into practice X Energetic and proactive attitude X Possess excellent interpersonal skills, be articulate, creative, intelligent and X