Young Futures Officer

YMCA Thames Gateway Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a dedicated Young Futures Officer to join our housing team in Dartford, to support 16 and 17-year-old children in care. You will assist in developing plans to help young people map a pathway to independence.

The role involves coaching and guiding young people, working within our community-based programmes, and helping them access opportunities and appropriate support services.

Responsibilities

• Support 16 and 17-year-old children in care within the housing team.
• Coach and guide young people to map out future goals and independence.
• Engage with community-based programmes and partner services to provide access to opportunities.

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and making a positive impact on their lives? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Young Futures Officer to join our housing team in Dartford to support 16 and 17-year-old children in care.

The Young Futures Programme (YFP) is YMCA Thames Gateway Group’s new accommodation and support service for children in care aged 16 & 17. The YFP provides support and guidance to help young people gain the skills and confidence to live independently. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the lives of these young people, supporting them to map out what they want their future to look like and then coaching them to achieve it.

Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you’re looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’re happy you’re considering us.

As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we’re based – during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.

Our staff are dedicated to making other people’s lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.

Summary Of Job Profile

• Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time
• Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Sunday including bank holidays
• The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Final - Young Futures Officer JD (003).pdf

Additional Information:

Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK.

YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits

YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010).

We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.