AddressJob Posted: 27 March 2024
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Band 2b - £30,195
- Industries: Charity / Voluntary General Office Recruitment
Youth Employment Coordinator
Isle of Wight Youth Trust is an independent local charity, working in our local community for 40 years, delivering confidential, professional counselling, therapeutic and wellbeing services for children and young people. If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Youth Employment Coordinator to:
- Coordinate the development of a Youth Hub, in partnership with the DWP and the Isle of Wight Council, to provide support for young people in training, employment and volunteering opportunities
- Hold a caseload, alongside expertise from skilled DWP Work Coach and Employment Advisers to get young people into paid work.
- Embed easy access to online support and well as person centred face-to-face advice and information for young people.
The successful applicant will have:
- Qualifications/training in Employment Advice/Coaching
- Experience in career guidance, coaching or youth work
- Robust understanding of Safeguarding practices and procedures
- Minimum 2 years experience in Project Management & Line Management
- Exceptional empowerment skills
Contract type: 1-year Fixed Term Contract (with hope this will extend if funding permits).
Salary: Band 2b - £30,195
Hours: 37.5 hours
Closing Date: Monday 8th April 2024 @ 12pm OR once enough suitable applications are received
Interview Date: Monday 15th April 2024.
Application process: Please apply via the Youth Trust recruitment portal, carefully read the JD/person specification and ensure you meet the essential criteria before submitting your application. Your covering letter MUST clearly outline how you match the person specification.
Applications not made via the Youth Trust recruitment portal will not be considered. Further details can be found on our website: https://www.iowyouthtrust.co.uk/jobs
