Assistant Engagement Officer

YMCA Trinity Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Ipswich is looking for an Assistant Engagement Officer. This full-time role focuses on delivering engagement and intervention programmes for young residents, promoting personal growth. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and IT skills, and be able to support the needs of young people.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance

Paid day off for birthday

Competitive pay rates

Company pension

Onboarding support and training

Qualifications

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
• Experience working with young people is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engagement programmes tailored to young people's needs.
• Plan activities and provide one-to-one support.
• Support personal growth and independence of residents.

Skills

High standard of communication

People skills

Organisational skills

Proven IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

YMCA Trinity Group – Accommodation “Inspiring communities, transforming young lives”

Permanent Full Time Vacancy: Assistant Engagement Officer

Job reference: AEO-IPS-FT

Location: YMCA Trinity - Ipswich. The role will be working with young people on our Ipswich Sites.

Make a Real Difference in Young Lives

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive? Join YMCA Trinity Group as an Assistant Engagement Officer and play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for young residents.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Accommodation team, where you’ll help deliver engagement and intervention programmes tailored to the needs of young people. Working closely with Project Workers, you’ll plan activities and provide one-to-one support that encourages personal growth and independence.

If you are looking for a job that can make a significant difference in the lives of young people, this may be the position for you.

Skills and Experience

In summary, the successful applicant will have the following qualities:

• High standard of communication, people and organisational skills
• Proven ability to use IT software including Microsoft Office and online databases
• Ability to work within a reactive environment and stay calm when under pressure
• Able to work evenings and weekends, including public holidays on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engagement and intervention programmes tailored to the needs of young people
• Plan activities and provide one-to-one support in collaboration with Project Workers
• Support personal growth and independence of residents

Days and hours

This role is full time, 40 hours per week.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual salary £25,396.80 (£12.21 per hour)
• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
• Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme).
• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
• Supported induction, ongoing ‘on the job learning’, regular supervisions and internal progression opportunities
• Commitment to work life balance

YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.

Other information

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

YMCA Trinity Group welcome job applications from all. Should you require a reasonable adjustment request to apply for a vacancy, please contact us. Applications are assessed fairly against relevant Job Descriptions. Unless stated otherwise, we require all candidates to complete our online application form in full, to be formally considered for a role. CVs are not considered as an application, merely an expression of interest.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. We are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work.

Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities