Group Scout Leader v2

The Group Scout Leader, heads up the youth leadership side of the Scout Group being responsible for managing all the section leaders and their teams within the group.

Outline:

To manage and support the Scout Group and its Leaders to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the Group develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

Responsible to:

District Commissioner (or deputy if appropriate).

Main Contacts:

Section Leaders and their leadership teams in the Group, parents/carers of the young people in the Scout Group, Group Executive Committee members, sponsoring authority of the Group (if applicable), Group Scout Active Support Manager, District Commissioner, Deputy District Commissioner(s), other Group Scout Leaders in the District, County/Area/Region (Scotland) Commissioner.

Appointment requirements:

Must successfully complete the appointment process within 5 months of the role start date. The relevant Getting Started modules must be completed within 5 months of the role start date. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of the role start date and Safeguarding and Safety training completed renewed every three years.

It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

• Ensure that the Scout Group thrives and has the best systems in place to support adult volunteers and develop the Group – including a Group Executive Committee and Section leadership teams.
• Provide line management and support to the Leaders in the Scout Group, including setting objectives for their work and holding regular reviews and one-to-one meetings.
• Ensure that the Scout Group has an adequate team of supported and appropriate adults working effectively together and with others to meet the Scouting needs of the area.
• Ensure that a challenging, exciting and balanced programme is offered to young people in the Scout Group.
• Work with the District Commissioner, Deputy District Commissioner(s) and other Group Scout Leaders in the District to ensure that the District thrives and supports Scout Groups.
• Note: Some of the tasks for which the Group Scout Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Group, including a Deputy Group Scout Leader, if appointed.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience:

Essential:

• Ability to manage adults effectively

Desirable:

• Understanding of the challenges of working in the voluntary sector 
• Experience of working with young people and/or community work with adult groups
• Experience of working in the Scout or Guide Movement as an adult

Skills:

Essential:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Provide advice and guidance effectively to others 
• Provide inspirational leadership for the Group 
• Build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people
• Enable others to identify issues, clarify objectives, develop attainable objectives  and gain the necessary skills and confidence to work as an effective team
• Ability to negotiate compromises 
• Plan, manage and monitor own tasks and time
• Construct and implement long-term plans that improve and expand the Scouting offered to young people and identify any training, resources and other needs required to undertake this work
• Use basic computer software 

Personal qualities:

Essential:

• An understanding of the needs of adult volunteers 
• Flexible approach
• Self-motivated 
• Able to work as part of a team and promote good teamwork 
• Resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic about the job 
• Acceptance of the fundamentals of the Scout Movement 

Express Interest in Volunteering

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