Youth Engagement & Prevention Coordinator (Remote with Travel)

Yolk Recruitment; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Youth Coordinator based in Cardiff with remote work options and regular travel to support young people in understanding crime-related issues and reporting barriers. The role involves delivering workshops in schools, PRUs, and community settings, while building partnerships with local organisations to coordinate responses to youth crime and exploitation in Cardiff.

The position is a Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027, 37.5 hours per week, with Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience planning and delivering workshops or training sessions.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and practices.
• Experience working within schools, youth services, or similar settings.
• Knowledge of crime-related issues affecting young people.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage competing priorities.
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating, and reporting project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workshops and educational programmes to young people in secondary schools, PRUs, and youth settings.
• Facilitate engaging and interactive sessions tailored to the needs of young people.
• Ensure workshop content reflects local issues affecting young people and supports crime prevention.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with schools, youth organisations, police, local authorities, and other relevant agencies.
• Develop opportunities to engage with young people both within and outside school environments, including during school holidays.
• Support the creation of educational resources and awareness materials for young people and youth professionals.
• Assist with social media content and campaigns aimed to increasing awareness and engagement.
• Collect, monitor, and evaluate programme outcomes, maintaining accurate records and producing reports as required.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and community engagement activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify and support future funding opportunities.
• Develop positive relationships with stakeholders to maximise the reach and impact of the programme.

Skills

Youth engagement

Workshop delivery

Safeguarding awareness

School/youth services experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Youth Coordinator based in Cardiff with remote work options and regular travel to support young people in understanding crime-related issues and reporting barriers. The role involves delivering workshops in schools, PRUs, and community settings, while building partnerships with local organisations to coordinate responses to youth crime and exploitation in Cardiff.

The position is a Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027, 37.5 hours per week, with Enhanced DBS