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
Vacancy: Youth and Community Worker We are looking for a Youth and Community Worker to work in the Taunton Deane and West Somerset area, for an exciting new piece of work. Expand VACANCY: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKER We are looking for a Youth and Community Worker to work in the Taunton Deane and West Somerset area, for an exciting new piece of work. Job Title Youth and Community Worker Employer Young Somerset Hours Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary £20,591 Contract The post will be a 12 month fixed-term contract. Start Date 5th August 2019 Closing Date for applications 11th June 2019 You will required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. If you are interested in working with young people and engaging with communities, this could be the post for you. Youth Worker Job Description Application Form If you are interested in this job please fill in this application form and return to Young Somerset: Unit 2 Suprema Estate, Edington, Bridgwater, TA7 9BF or by email to [email protected] If you would like more information please contact Zara Scott-Davies on 01278 722100 or email [email protected] Closing date: 31st July Start Date: As soon as possible Your employment terms and conditions with Young Somerset will remain the same throughout the duration of this contract.