The EYST Y-CAP (Youth, Community and Anti-Racist Programme) is a dynamic, community-rooted programme that supports the delivery of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan (ARWAP) through a targeted youth engagement, community advocacy, and anti-racism and anti-Islamophobia programme. Funded by the Welsh Government until March 31st 2027 this provides the unique opportunity to combine engagement and policy to make a really impact both clients and wider society in both the short and long term. EYST Y-CAP Youth Engagement Officer Job Description Job Title Youth Engagement Officer Hours of Work 35 hours per week Salary £ 26,000 per annum Tenure Fixed Term contract until March 31st 2027 Responsible for EYST Clients Responsible to EYST RAP Team Lead Location of Work EYST Cardiff Notes Travel across South Wales region including regular visits to Swansea and Newport will be required for this role. This role much be completed in person An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role. Evidence of permission to work will be required. Application can be made through our online application form which can be found in the link below: If you are having any issues with the form, please contact Recruitment@eyst.org.uk There will be a two-stage interview process for this recruitment Stage one – Phone Interview Stage Two – In Person interview Deadline for Applications is Monday 7th July at 23:59 Interview date Wednesday 16th July in person in Cardiff For an informal chat about this role please contact Selima@eyst.org.uk Aims of the Post The Project has three main objectives which the successful candidate will support with. The focus for this role will be Youth Engagement, Empowerment and Upskilling 1. Youth Engagement, Empowerment and Upskilling 2. Community Engagement, Advice and Advocacy 3. Challenging Racism and Islamophobia in Institutions Principal Accountabilities and Main Duties 1. Organise weekly youth drop-in sessions in Swansea, Cardiff, and Newport, engaging young people in culturally sensitive activities. 2. Conduct monthly outreach sessions at schools, addressing anti-racism and providing support to minority ethnic students. 3. Lead youth-focused workshops on life skills, employability, and advocacy, in partnership with local organisations 4. Coordinate digital storytelling projects and youth-led campaigns to amplify young voices 5.Provide advice and support to minority ethnic youth, addressing challenges such as discrimination and lack of opportunities. 6. To support the delivery of Training sessions as part of the projects targets 7. To support and attend in regular network meeting for partners to attend and share updates and learning and highlight issues 8. To present regular progress reports to funders, the EYST Co-directors and EYST Board as required 9.To ensure that the project promotes and reflects equality of opportunity at all levels. 10. To ensure that EYST Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and all other relevant policies are implemented. 11.To maintain all administrative and financial records related to the project, in accordance with EYST administrative and financial systems. 12. To work with the EYST Co-directors and Board to set and maintain a culture of high professional standards and to deliver best value services. 13. To carry out any other duties that may from time to time be required. Person Specification (all elements essential) At least one years’ experience of working with Young People from ethnic minority communities, preferably in Wales. 2. Experience of delivering activities to young people, including workshops 3. Understanding of the challenges facing Young People from ethnic minorities in Wales 4.Experience of working with partner organisations including Schools, forging productive professional relationships 5. Understanding of Welsh Governments Anti-Racist Action Plan 6.Ability to co-ordinator activities between multiple stakeholders to support young people 7. Ability to conduct monthly outreach at schools 8. Ability to professionally support young people who have experienced racism 9. Ability to deliver training to external partners 10. Willingness to work towards Youth Work Qualification 11. Experience of working with a Team to ensure project targets are achieved 12. Ability to empathise, support and empower clients. 13. Able to work independently and with considerable discretion but to seek advice as required 14. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills 15.Experience of monitoring projects and recording client support using Client CRM systems 16. In depth understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, along with a commitment to contribute to the development of policy and practices in this area 17. Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines and under pressure in a high intensity environment. 18. Ability to travel across South Wales region 19. Good IT skills including Email, Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Remote Working skills (Zoom, etc) with the ability to adapt to new technology 20.A commitment to continuous Personal and Professional Development 21. Demonstrable commitment to EYST’s Organisational Values of Equality, Social Justice, and Making a Positive Difference 22. Commitment to EYST OAR Principles of Ownership, Accountability and Respect