Become a Trustee for Young Somerset Young Somerset is looking to recruit four new Trustees to support its Board in strong governance and strategic vision for the organisation. Expand Wanted – New Trustees Young Somerset (YS), formerly Somerset Rural Youth Project, is a vibrant, innovative and well-respected charity and voluntary youth work organisation delivering services and activities for young people and communities. Our vision is of a Somerset where young people feel a sense of belonging, a willingness to contribute and a future that is not limited by access to opportunities and services. YS engages and supports young people in a range of social, economic, educational and recreational opportunities designed to encourage social inclusion and life-long learning by: addressing issues of exclusion, isolation and disadvantage increasing the take up of education, training, employment and enterprise opportunities encouraging community regeneration through good citizenship and participation providing access to information, advice and guidance on issues relevant to young people’s lives and aspirations generating and participating in partnerships involving young people and key local stakeholders involving young people in the organisation’s development and delivery We work with around 2,500 young people annually on a range of projects including the National Citizen Service, Open Access youth provision, the Rural Music Network, Skills Development, Mental Health provision and more. For more information: www.youngsomerset.org.uk Young Somerset is looking to recruit four new Trustees to support its Board in strong governance and strategic vision for the organisation. We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people in Somerset and with a particular expertise in the following areas: Youth Work, Business Development, Learning & Development (training), and Fundraising/Marketing. A full induction is offered and Trustees are expected to attend 7-8 meetings per year (4 full Board meetings, plus sub-groups as applicable) along with a half-day strategic planning session. For the full job role click here. If you are interested and would like to know more, please send your CV to: Nik HarwoodChief Executive[email protected]01278 722100
We're recruiting - Wellbeing Practitioners We are recruiting for Wellbeing Practitioners for children and young people (WP-CYP) Expand VACANCY WELLBEING PRACTITIONER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (WP-CYP) Job Title Wellbeing Practitioner for Children and Young People (WP-CYP) Employer Young Somerset Training Provider Exeter University Hours Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary NHS salary band AFC Band 4 - £21,263 Contract: Fixed-Term Contract until 31st December 2020 with the aim that the role will continue beyond this. Qualification after completion of post Certificate in Psychological Therapies Practice Start Date: Monday 6th January 2020 Closing Date for applications Wednesday 23rd October 2019 Interview Date Thursday 31st October 2019 This is a training role within the Children and Young People’ Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post-holder will work within Young Somerset as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality; outcome-informed, focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively within the wider service. As part of the role the post holder will complete a Graduate/Post Graduate certificate in Psychological Therapies Practice (low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy for children, young people and families) at Exeter University The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills. Your employment terms and conditions with Young Somerset will remain the same throughout the duration of this contract. The aim is that these roles will be established across the organisation Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd October 2019 Click here for the Job Description and for further information about the role email [email protected] or call 01278 722100 The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October 2019 with interviews taking place on Thursday 31st October 2019. The training will begin in January 2020 with Exeter University. To apply for the post please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter stating how you think you meet the person specification to: [email protected]