Job Description

Job Title

HAF Project Lead / Holiday Programme Manager (February Half Term)

Project

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

Organisation

Grow Your Potential

Location

Luton / Bedfordshire

Contract Type

Fixed-term (February Half Term)

Dates of Delivery

Between 16th and 20th February

(4 delivery days within this period)

Pay

15 per hour

24 hours

programme delivery

6 hours

planning, staffing, compliance, and evaluation

Total: 30 paid hours

Purpose of the Role

Grow Your Potential is seeking an experienced and reliable

HAF Project Lead / Holiday Programme Manager

to plan, staff, deliver, and oversee a

4-day Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

for up to

30 children and young people aged 7-16 years

.

This role carries

full responsibility

for programme quality, safeguarding, staffing (including volunteers), data capture, and compliance with

HAF funding conditions

. The programme is

strictly for children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM)

.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Planning & Delivery

Design and deliver a

structured, meaningful 4-day HAF programme

Ensure activities are: Age-appropriate for children and young people aged 7-16 Engaging, inclusive, and purposeful Aligned with HAF outcomes (physical activity, wellbeing, enrichment, social development) Plan clear daily timetables, session plans, and activity outcomes Integrate food provision appropriately within the programme Lead delivery and ensure high standards of behaviour, engagement, and inclusion

2. Staffing & Volunteer Recruitment

Recruit, brief, and supervise

staff and volunteers

to support programme delivery Ensure all staff and volunteers are: Suitable to work with children Recruited in line with

safer recruitment requirements

Collect and verify required documentation, including: Identity checks DBS status (or confirmation of checks in progress) Role suitability information Allocate clear roles and responsibilities Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios at all times

3. Safeguarding & Welfare (Critical Responsibility)

Take

overall responsibility for safeguarding

throughout the programme Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and follow: Grow Your Potential safeguarding policies Child protection procedures Act as the

first point of contact

for safeguarding concerns during delivery Record and escalate concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times Ensure health and safety standards are consistently upheld

4. Compliance, Data & Funding Accountability

Ensure

only children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM)

are recruited and attend Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including: Daily attendance registers Staff and volunteer details FSM eligibility confirmation

Update the central database

accurately and promptly to support: Funding allocation Monitoring returns Local authority reporting Ensure all data requirements are met to allow

full HAF funding validation

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Monitor attendance, engagement, and behaviour daily Gather feedback from children, families, staff, and volunteers Complete a short end-of-project evaluation Provide evidence of outcomes, impact, and value for money in line with HAF expectations

Essential Criteria

Experience working with

children and young people aged 7-16

Experience planning and delivering

holiday programmes, youth work, or enrichment provision

Strong understanding of

safeguarding and safer recruitment

Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers Ability to manage groups of up to

30 children

Confident in data recording and compliance requirements Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) Highly organised, reliable, and able to work independently Must maintain communication with the director of the organisation regarding the HAF programme

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience delivering

HAF-funded programmes

Experience working with

FSM-eligible families

Youth work, education, playwork, or SEND experience Familiarity with local authority monitoring and audit requirements

Application Process

Applicants who are

not currently employed by Grow Your Potential

will be required to complete a

Grow Your Potential application form

as part of the safer recruitment process.

To be shortlisted for interview, applicants must submit:

An up-to-date

CV

A

cover letter

outlining their suitability for the role
Applications without both documents will not be shortlisted.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications:

23rd January

Interviews:

Week commencing 26th January

Please note:
Applicants who are

unable to attend an interview during the week commencing 26th January

will

not be considered for the role

, as successful candidates must have a minimum of

two weeks to prepare

for the project prior to delivery.

Safeguarding Statement

Grow Your Potential is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role involves regulated activity and is subject to:

Enhanced DBS checks References Safer recruitment procedures
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 4 days

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person