Youth Engagement Coordinator

1 month ago


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

Job Purpose:

YMCA George Williams, Southampton is a purpose-built housing facility accommodating 52 people aged 16-25, some of whom have complex needs. As a key member of the Youth Engagement Team, this post will deliver evidenced-based and youth-focused programmes to residents and the wider Southampton Community.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop, promote and deliver engaging and relevant activities and programmes on a daily basis to young people.
  • Support, mentor, coach and 'walk alongside' individual young people in their pursuit of their personal goals.
  • Undertake risk assessments and support planning.
  • Support the delivery of activities that involve the wider community, including at our adjacent youth centre.
  • Engage with third parties to enable them to deliver specialist support and activities to young people.
  • Act as an advocate for young people and to signpost and support access for them into agencies and services appropriate to the young people's needs.
  • Actively support job search, training, and volunteering opportunities with young people who are not in education, employment, or training.
  • Assist with the selection and induction of those applying for accommodation.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience of programme delivery in youth, adult or community-based service.
  • A strong advocate for young people who have complex needs.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches.
  • Experience of working with young people who have experienced trauma, poor emotional wellbeing or substance misuse will be useful.
  • Ability to react positively and effectively when faced with unwanted high-risk behaviours from young people.
  • Good level of IT proficiency.
  • An understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures.
  • An understanding of the issues facing young people.
  • A commitment to equality and diversity.

Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.

Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.



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