Accountable to: Service Manager
Responsible for: N one
Location: Baca office, Loughborough, England with occasional travel to Cambridge and locations where Bacas services are delivered.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (evening and weekend as required and be part of the on-call team to deliver out of hours emergency support as part of a rota. )
Salary: £30,000 a year
Help Change Young Lives
At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Youth Engagement & Opportunities Coordinator to deliver engaging programmes and meaningful opportunities for young people seeking refuge.
In this rewarding role, you will help young people build confidence, independence, and pathways into education, employment, and community life. Youll also work closely with partners, alumni, and colleagues to ensure young peoples voices shape the services they receive.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate opportunities that support young peoples independence, wellbeing, and life skills
Enable access to education, employment, volunteering, and community activities
Build partnerships with employers, charities, and local organisations
Support youth voice, participation, and co-production across services
Develop and engage an active alumni network
Deliver safe, inclusive programmes and activities
Monitor outcomes and continuously improve services
Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards
About You
Experience in youth work, community development, or a related field
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to coordinate multiple programmes and partnerships effectively
A compassionate and professional approach when working with vulnerable young people
A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
Desirable:
Experience working with asylum seekers or vulnerable groups
Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches (e.g. PACE, Trauma Recovery)
Additional language skills
Experience in partnership development or programme delivery
Additional Information
Occasional evening and weekend work required
Participation in an on-call rota
Travel between service locations
What We Offer
The chance to make a meaningful difference
A supportive, values-driven team
33 days holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more
Apply Now
If?you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.?
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK for this role. You must also be able to legally drive in the UK for this role.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS?Certificate including a check of the childrens barred list.?
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