Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Vacancy Ref: YCSW109
Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.
The Targeted Support Programme is commissioned by Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) to provide support and interventions that will engage vulnerable young people to help them develop resilience, improve emotional and mental wellbeing and make a positive difference to their lives and to their communities, in accordance with the B&NES Early Help Strategy. This role is to engage with the NEET cohort in B&NES and provide tailored support, guidance, and outreach to NEET young people aged 1619 (up to 25 with an EHCP), helping them to overcome barriers and progress into education, employment, or training.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engage NEET young people (1619) through outreach, referrals and drop-ins, building trust and participation.
* Assess needs, strengths and aspirations to create and review personalised action plans with clear goals.
* Provide targeted interventions, careers advice and practical support to help young people access education, training or employment.
* Support attendance at positive activities, events and appointments.
* Manage a caseload effectively, maintaining accurate records on progress and destinations.
* Build strong links with local employers, community groups and services to expand opportunities.
* Contribute to the local NEET Network and evaluate the impact of support provided with young people.
Qualifications and Experience:
* English and Maths Level 2 or GCSE C/4 and above.
* Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification or Level 3 Youth Work qualification / Educated to Level 3 with relevant experience of supporting Young People.
* Up-to-date safeguarding training.
* Direct work with young people to promote their access into and participation in suitable education, training and employment.
YCSW has an excellent employee offer which includes:
* Excellent holiday package of 25 days per year (pro rata for part time) plus BH with flexible working.
* Sickness allowance.
* Employee assistance programme offering a range of services.
* Eye tests.
* People Pension.
* Opportunities for training and career development including vocational courses/apprenticeship.
Application Details:
Applications should be made using the YCSW application form, which can be obtained from our website:
For more information, call Cheryl Sharp 07530263494 or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
CVs will not be considered. All completed applications are to be emailed to recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
Safeguarding Statement:
YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.