Prince's Trust Team Programme

Who should apply?

• Those who wish to gain promotion within their organisation.
• Those who have recently been unsuccessful in the promotion process.
• Those who wish to develop their own personal, social and educational skills and develop others.

The course programme

The Prince's Trust Team Leadership and Management Development Course is for delegates with a public service background, eg Fire Service, Police, Army, Navy, HM Prison Service and Home Office.

This course of a minimum of 18 weeks, requires delegates to recruit, lead and work with a diverse group of up to 15 young people, who join the Prince's Trust Team Programme within the targeted area. During this time the delegates will not be available for their normal duties.

A maximum of two delegates will staff each Prince's Trust Team Programme that is delivered by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service. The two roles available within each team are Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader. However, both roles are equally responsible for the successful delivery of the Team Programme.

Personal specification

• Leadership skills and character to meet the particular demands of the role.
• To provide a positive role model to the young people.
• Be approachable, open and honest.
• Organisation ability and self-motivation to work with little direct supervision.
• Enthusiasm, stamina and willingness to persevere despite difficulties and discouragement.
• Genuine interest in supporting and developing young people.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, with elements of residential.
• A full driver's licence, including the category of D1 minibus.

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Team leader training overview

All successful applicants will receive Delivery Partner two day induction and team leader training which is given centrally by the Trust and is over a period of five days residential. The team leader training will cover topics such as:

• Recruitment of a team.
• Self-assessment.
• Programme planning.
• Qualification delivery.
• Teaching strategies.
• Leadership skills.
• Understanding learners' needs.
• Basic skills/supporting individual team members.
• Dealing with drug/alcohol issues.
• Challenging behaviour.
• Working with teams.

Team

The programme is designed to help young people, aged 16-25, improve their skills and confidence to be better equipped for the world of employment. It is particularly suited to young people who face many barriers and lack the opportunities to reach their full potential, including the long-term unemployed, ex-offenders, young people in or leaving care and educational under-achievers who are ready to move forward in their lives.

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  Deputy Team Leader (Southampton Team 9)

  Watch Manager - Neil Perry, Hampshire Fire and Rescue

  "This course has shown me that everybody really does have something to offer and if given support can achieve amazing things. This course is totally difference from any other that I have been involved with, both challenging and immensely rewarding."

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  Team Leader (Basingstoke Team 4)

  Police Constable Sandra Reid (promoted to Police Sergeant following the course)

  "I will take back leadership skills, organisational skills as well as problem-solving. I would definitely recommend this course, particularly if the individual wants to apply for promotion."

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  Deputy Team Leader (Southampton Team 15)

  Kirsty Hornsey, HM Prison Service

  "The course afforded for me an opportunity to work outside the environment that I would expect to be exposed to in the Prison Service. Most notably it has involved my developing a whole new skill set and management technique, by this I mean that the team members were there by choice and were not obliged to partake in or complete the programme. Their continual participation relied on their self-belief in the programme and their desire to succeed."

How do I apply?

An application pack will be sent following receipt of expressions of interest which should be submitted by email to:

• Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service - workforce.planning@hantsfire.gov.uk
• Hampshire Constabulary - leadprodev@hantspol.gov.uk
• HM Prison, HM Armed Forces and other organisations - youth.engagement@hantsfire.gov.uk

Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Delivery partners. The interview will include a five minute presentation, which applicants will be given time to prepare for.

Applicants who are not successful at any stage of the process will be offered the opportunity to receive feedback at the earliest opportunity.