Community Engagement Specialist

9 hours ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom YMCA England & Wales Full time
Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Community Engagement Specialist at YMCA George Williams, Southampton. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering engaging and relevant activities and programmes to young people in the Southampton area.

Main Duties
  • Deliver evidence-based and youth-focused programmes to residents and the wider Southampton Community
  • Mentor and support individual young people in their pursuit of personal goals
  • Collaborate with third parties to deliver specialist support and activities to young people
Qualifications and Experience
  • Demonstrable experience of working with young people who have complex needs
  • Strong knowledge of trauma-informed approaches
  • Ability to react positively and effectively when faced with unwanted high-risk behaviours from young people
Working Environment

YMCA George Williams, Southampton is a purpose-built housing facility accommodating 52 people aged 16-25. The successful candidate will be based in a dynamic and supportive environment, working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent outcomes for young people.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is £29,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including employer pension contribution, 25 days holiday FTE, and cycle to work scheme.



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