Youth Engagement Coach: Empower Young People to Thrive

YMCA Fairthorne Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare subsidy

Holiday support

Free day camps

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group in Basingstoke seeks a Youth Engagement Worker to develop and deliver engaging programmes for young people, building confidence and practical skills to move toward independent living.

The role focuses on one-to-one and group support, risk assessment, safeguarding, and collaboration with community partners to create opportunities for education, employment and training. 20 hours per week, salary £13,218.40.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering programmes in youth/adult/community settings.
• Experience supporting young people/adults with complex needs, trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures.
• Ability to respond positively to challenging/high-risk behaviours.
• Proactive, solution-focused communicator.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote and deliver engaging activities and programmes for young people.
• Mentor, coach and walk alongside residents toward personal goals.
• Undertake risk assessments and support planning.
• Build positive relationships with residents and involve the wider community.
• Engage external partners to deliver support and activities.
• Support young people into education, employment, volunteering opportunities.

Skills

Youth work experience

Support for young people

Complex needs support

Trauma-informed approaches

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Empathy and resilience

Motivation and encouragement

Problem solving

IT skills / digital systems

Equality and inclusion

Teamwork

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group in Basingstoke seeks a Youth Engagement Worker to develop and deliver engaging programmes for young people, building confidence and practical skills to move toward independent living.

The role focuses on one-to-one and group support, risk assessment, safeguarding, and collaboration with community partners to create opportunities for education, employment and training. 20 hours per week, salary £13,218.40.