EYST Employment Coach

Love Energy Savings; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking an Employment Coach for their Green Careers Pathway Project. The role involves mentoring young people aged 16-30 to build skills for sustainable careers and overcome barriers, with a focus on inclusivity and support for underrepresented groups. This position requires excellent engagement skills and a commitment to driving positive change in the green sector through tailored coaching and career exploration.

Qualifications

• Experience working with ethnic minority communities in Wales.
• Understanding of asset-based community development.
• Knowledge of green careers and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored coaching and mentorship for young people.
• Engage and inspire participants towards green career pathways.
• Organize volunteering and work placements in green sectors.

Skills

Community Engagement Skills

Collaboration Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

EYST is excited to be joining forces with Pobl as part of their Green Careers Pathway Project. This ambitious project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund aims to support young people into Green careers. This role will directly support clients on their employment journey to overcome barriers, build confidence, and gain essential skills for careers focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental restoration.

Welsh Translation of Job Description

EYST Employment Coach

Job Description

Part of the Green Careers Pathway Project lead by Pobl

Job Title

Employment Coach

Hours of Work

28 hours per week

Salary

£ 20,800 per annum (Full Time equivalent of £26,000)

Tenure

Fixed Term contract until May 31st 2030, Starting 1st September 2025

Responsible for

EYST Clients aged 16-30 Swansea

Responsible to

EYST Strategic Youth Team Lead

Location of Work

EYST Headquarters Swansea

Notes

This role will be hosted by EYST but is part of a wider project led by Pobl

Travel across Swansea region will be required for this role.

An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Evidence of permission to work will be required.

Application can be made through our online application form which can be found on the next page:

Deadline for Applications is Sunday 20th July at 23:59

If you are having any issues with the form, please contact [e-mail]

There will be a two-stage interview process for this recruitment

· Stage one – Phone Interview

· Stage Two – In Person interview (In Swansea)

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd July

For informal chat about this role please contact [e-mail]

Project Overview

EYST is excited to Join Pobl on their Green Careers Pathway Project. The Employment coach will be part of the Green Careers Pathway team but will be based in EYST.

The Employability Work Coach will play a pivotal role in supporting young people (aged 16-30) in Swansea to overcome barriers, build confidence, and gain essential skills for careers focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental restoration.

This position emphasizes developing employability and green skills that align with the growing green economy and contribute to reducing carbon emissions, restoring nature, and promoting climate adaptation.

This role requires a proactive, inclusive approach to empower young people, enhance their employability, and enable them to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Aims of the Post

1. Actively engage young people, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including women, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic minority communities, to participate in green initiatives and build pathways into the green sector.
2. Provide tailored coaching, training, and mentorship to help participants build confidence, develop skills, and prepare for sustainable careers.
3. Foster equitable access to job opportunities in the green economy, ensuring that all participants can succeed in meaningful, environmentally focused careers
4. Deliver personalised support to each participant, focusing on skill development that aligns with current and future needs in the green economy.

Principal Accountabilities and Main Duties

1. Individualised Support and Engagement

This includes:

• Deliver personalised coaching through consistent one-on-one sessions and targeted group workshops, adapting to each participant's pace and needs to build confidence and encourage active participation.
• Establish trust, safety, and security by leveraging the organisation’s existing rapport with young people.
• Continuously refine coaching approaches based on participant feedback and outcomes to improve support strategies.
• Collaborate with the Placement Coordinator to enhance learning and placement opportunities within the green job market.

Track participant progress, assess outcomes, and prepare reports that contribute to policy insights and funding considerations.

2. Participant Engagement and Inspiration

This includes:

• Identify young people aged 16–30 in collaboration with local community organisations, ensuring diverse inclusion of individuals with disabilities and those from ethnically minoritised communities.
• Build rapport through one-on-one coaching and group activities, encouraging program participation and building self-confidence.
• Address individual engagement barriers, providing tailored support to help participants initiate their path toward green careers.

3.Career Exploration and Skill Development

This includes

• Assist young people in recognising and articulating their skills, strengths, and areas for growth, focusing on job-readiness skills such as social, technical, and life skills.
• Educate participants on green skills, including sustainability practices and renewable energy knowledge, through workshops and skill-building sessions.
• Support job readiness with resources for CV writing, job search techniques, and mock interviews.

4. Work Experiences and Placements

This includes

• Organise volunteering and work placements in green sectors, working with employers to ensure inclusive and accessible opportunities.
• Engage with local communities to promote the Green Careers Pathway, particularly among marginalised groups, using established relationships with community organisations to enhance outreach.
• Foster professional relationships with delivery partners, contractors, training providers, and employers to ensure a cohesive support system for participants.
• Act as a connector between participants and local green career opportunities, identifying placements and entry-level roles that align with their interests and skills.

5. In-Work Support and Career Progression

• Provide ongoing coaching for up to one-year post-placement to support job retention and career development.
• Assist participants in accessing training bursaries and further education in partnership with green sector training providers and institutions.

6. Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Green Careers

This includes:

• Partner with employers to ensure green career opportunities are accessible to women, young people with disabilities, and those from ethnically minoritised backgrounds.
• Document insights and share learnings from the program to inform policy and promote equitable hiring practices within the green sector.

7. To support and attend in regular network meeting for partners to attend and share updates and learning and highlight issues

8. To present regular progress reports to funders, the EYST Co-directors and EYST Board as required

9. To ensure that the project promotes and reflects equality of opportunity at all levels.

10. To ensure that EYST Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and all other relevant policies are implemented.

11. To maintain all administrative and financial records related to the project, in accordance with EYST administrative and financial systems.

12.To work with the EYST Co-directors and Board to set and maintain a culture of high professional standards and to deliver best value services.

13.To carry out any other duties that may from time to time be required.

Person Specification (all elements essential)

1.

At least one years’ experience of working with ethnic minority communities, preferably in Wales.

2.

Understanding of Asset-Based Approaches: Demonstrated understanding and practical experience in asset-based community development, focusing on enhancing individual and community strengths.

3.

Community Engagement Skills: Ability to work in a nurturing local environment with young people, fostering supportive relationships that empower them.

4.

Collaboration Skills: Strong capability to collaborate effectively across partnerships, managing professional relationships with delivery partners, contractors, training providers, and employers.

5.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related field. Certifications in career coaching or green job training are a plus.

6.

Specific knowledge and experience of the issues faced by diverse ethnic minority communities in Wales with reference to employability.

7.

Good Knowledge of Green carers and sustainability

8.

Willingness to work towards National Occupational Standards (NOS) & qualifications.

9.

Ability to empathise, support and empower clients.

10.

Able to work independently and with considerable discretion but to seek advice as required

11.

Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

12.

Experience of monitoring projects and recording client support using Client CRM systems

13.

In depth understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, along with a commitment to contribute to the development of policy and practices in this area

14.

Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines and under pressure in a high intensity environment.

15.

Ability to travel across Swansea region

16.

Good IT skills including Email, Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Remote Working skills (Zoom, etc) with the ability to adapt to new technology

17.

A commitment to continuous Personal and Professional Development

18.

Demonstrable commitment to EYST’s Organisational Values of Equality, Social Justice, and Making a Positive Difference

19.

Commitment to EYST OAR Principles of Ownership, Accountability and Respect