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Jeniesha Dodson

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

As a highly motivated and experienced youth work programme manager, "I am passionate about creating positive and impactful programmes for young people. With a proven track record of developing and implementing successful initiatives, I am adept at fostering leadership, building strong relationships, and empowering young people to reach their full potential. I am particularly skilled in young people's participation, staff and volunteer management, programme planning, budget management, staff supervision, and I am eager to leverage my expertise to contribute to a thriving youth work environment."

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Programme manager

Base 51
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
03.2014 - Current
  • Designated Safeguarding lead
  • Responsible for all young people's participation within the organisation
  • Youth Work delivery tutor, designing youth work teaching resources for JNC Youth Work , level 2 and 3.
  • Managed complex youth work projects for successful completion within stipulated funding deadliness.
  • Developed and implemented health and safety safe working practice in line with organisational policies and procedures
  • Ensured smooth operations with effective staff management, performance management, conflict resolution
  • Enhanced team performance with the development of tailored training initiatives.
  • Facilitated various workshops for skill development among young people
  • Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, including induction and development
  • Managed complex projects for successful completion within stipulated deadlines.

Volunteer Coordinator

Base 51
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Enhanced volunteer satisfaction with frequent recognition and reward schemes
  • Coordinated and delivered volunteer training, preparing volunteers for various roles and responsibilities
  • Developed and managed external stakeholder partnerships with universities, colleges and volunteering hubs.
  • Provided ongoing support for volunteers to ensure their wellbeing and motivation.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to align volunteer work with organisational goals.
  • Developed volunteer policies and procedures, codes of conduct and volunteer standards.

Open Access Coordinator

Base 51
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
04.2005 - 03.2012
  • Fostered a positive environment within the youth centre to encourage participation from all age groups.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed young people presenting with a complex needs
  • Designed recreational activities tailored to specific age groups, sparking interest and enthusiasm amongst the attendees at our centre.
  • Safeguarded young people in line with national guidelines.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Managed staff, volunteers and student placements

Participation Activities Worker

Base 51
Nottingham
05.2002 - 03.2005
  • Maintained safe, positive environment to encourage young people's participation and growth.
  • Helped with coordination and supervision of youth activities and delivered positive interventions.
  • Supported young people in realising aspirations and potential through personal mentoring.
  • Responsible for all young people's participation across the organisation, service reviews, staff recruitment, programme planning, young people's advisory group
  • One to one support and referrals to internal and external services,

Leader in Charge

Nottinghamshire County Council Youth Service
Nottinghamshire , Nottinghamshire
06.2003 - 09.2004


  • To plan, co-ordinate and oversee the running of the Youth Club, incorporating an exciting and informative programme of recreational activities and workshops which engage young people
  • Responsible for recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns.
  • To provide for the informal and social educational needs of young people accessing the youth club, specifically ensuring the needs of the most vulnerable young people are met.
  • Ensure the provision was accessible and appropriate to young people regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnic identity, social background and sexuality.
  • To manage a team of part-time youth workers and volunteers and liaise with workers and agencies to develop a responsive, effective and high-quality programme.


Part -Time Youth Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council Youth Service
Nottinghamshire , Nottinghamshire
07.2001 - 08.2002
  • To plan, deliver, evaluate a youth work programme with other P/T youth workers.
  • To provide for the informal and social educational needs of young people accessing the youth club, specifically ensuring the needs of the most vulnerable young people are met.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Youth and Community Development

University of Derby
Derby
09.2001 - 06.2004

Master of Arts - Module in Global Issues in Youth and Community Development

De Montfort University
Leicester
03.2009 - 11.2009

Skills

  • Team building
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Creative
  • Resourceful
  • Adaptable


Timeline

Programme manager

Base 51
03.2014 - Current

Volunteer Coordinator

Base 51
03.2012 - 03.2014

Master of Arts - Module in Global Issues in Youth and Community Development

De Montfort University
03.2009 - 11.2009

Open Access Coordinator

Base 51
04.2005 - 03.2012

Leader in Charge

Nottinghamshire County Council Youth Service
06.2003 - 09.2004

Participation Activities Worker

Base 51
05.2002 - 03.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Youth and Community Development

University of Derby
09.2001 - 06.2004

Part -Time Youth Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council Youth Service
07.2001 - 08.2002

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