Youth & Community Engagement Specialist — Evenings & Weekends

Changing Suits; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Changing Suits in Swindon is seeking a Youth and Community Engagement Officer to mentor and engage young people from ethnically diverse communities. You will deliver one-to-one mentoring, run wellbeing activities and community projects, building trust and encouraging participation in a face-to-face, community-based role with flexible evenings and weekends.

You will work with partners to develop activities that respond to local needs, promote events, and monitor outcomes while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Experience working with, mentoring or engaging young people and communities.
• Confident communicating with young people.
• Good understanding of ethnically diverse cultures and the challenges faced by young people from ethnically diverse communities.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver activities, workshops and community projects.
• A positive, can-do attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently, manage responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with professionals and contributing to meetings involving sensitive or complex matters.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and demonstrate the impact of activities.
• Passion for supporting young people's wellbeing, confidence and personal development.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Youth work, mentoring, education or community engagement.
• Project coordination, event planning or supervising activities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, wellbeing or public health.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people and community groups, building positive relationships and encouraging participation.
• Deliver one-to-one mentoring and group sessions, providing guidance, encouragement and support.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver wellbeing workshops, physical activities and community engagement projects.
• Support young people to develop confidence, resilience, communication and life skills.
• Help young people identify their strengths, interests and future education, training or employment goals.
• Work with local communities and partner organisations to develop and deliver projects that respond to community needs.
• Coordinate activities and projects, ensuring plans, resources and timelines are managed effectively.
• Promote activities and events through community networks, marketing and social media.
• Support community fundraising activities and initiatives where required.
• Attend and contribute to professional and multi-agency meetings, including those involving complex or sensitive situations.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor participation, collect feedback and evaluate project outcomes.
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, schools and community partners.
• Ensure activities are delivered in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Youth engagement

Communication with youth

Cultural awareness

Project planning

Can-do attitude

Self-motivation

Professional communication

Record keeping

Wellbeing focus

Fluent English

Evenings/weekends availability

Safeguarding

Job description

Changing Suits in Swindon is seeking a Youth and Community Engagement Officer to mentor and engage young people from ethnically diverse communities. You will deliver one-to-one mentoring, run wellbeing activities and community projects, building trust and encouraging participation in a face-to-face, community-based role with flexible evenings and weekends.

You will work with partners to develop activities that respond to local needs, promote events, and monitor outcomes while maintaining a safe,