Enterprise Job Coach (2 Vacancies) Young Somerset is seeking to recruit 2 Job Coaches to work with young people on a range to work-based learning programmes (including Supported Internship) within our Bold and Brave services. Expand Do you feel passionate about supporting young people to gain employment? Are you a strong communicator who can adapt your communication to suit a range of needs ? Would you like to be a key part of the Somerset strategy to improve employment opportunities for young people with SEND? Young Somerset is seeking to recruit 2 Job Coaches to work with young people on a range to work-based learning programmes (including Supported Internship) within our Bold and Brave services. The Job Coach role is key in providing appropriate support using Supported Employment Techniques and Systematic Instruction. The role will be based at our Bold and Brave shop and café in Taunton but will require some travel in order to secure work experience opportunities for young people and as the service grows. We would love to hear from people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of settings and who have a passion in providing appropriate support to deliver outcomes for young people that impact their employability, independence, health and social skills. This role is initially based in Taunton but may also require some countywide travel as the service grows. Please read the job description here, along with Young Somerset’s competency framework. For an informal chat about this role, please contact: Siobhan Gallagher - Head of Targeted Youth Services - 07508 932853 Vicky Thomas - Head of Finance and Enterprise - 07494 287043 Salary: The salary is £23,514 fte Hours: 37 hours per week Holiday entitlement is 27 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff), with an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time staff) Contract: Permanent Start Date: October - Date TBC Closing Date: 12pm - Friday 20th September Interview Date/s: Thursday 26th September 2024 To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held at Bold and Brave, Taunton This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check. To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us Essential to comply with Safer Recruitment Policy.
Senior Administration Officer This role is crucial in supporting the smooth running of our organisation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to young people across the county. Expand Are you a highly organised and experienced administrator looking to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in Somerset? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Senior Administration Officer to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in supporting the smooth running of our organisation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to young people across the county. Please read the job description here, along with Young Somerset’s competency framework. For an informal chat about this role, please contact either: Vicky Thomas - Head of Service - Finance and Enterprise – [email protected] or 07494 287043 Claire Trunks - Finance Manager – [email protected] or 07977 214862 Salary: £26,480 - £27,550 Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Start Date: TBC Closing Date: 12pm - Friday 20th September Interview Date/s: Monday 30th September 2024 To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held at Edington. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us
Senior HR and Finance Officer Young Somerset is seeking a dynamic HR and Finance Officer to join our dedicated team. Expand Are you a skilled professional with a passion for both Finance and Human Resources? Are you an enthusiastic multitasker, and people person, looking for a challenging role that will contribute significantly to the organisation’s financial stability and human capital development? Young Somerset is seeking a dynamic HR and Finance Officer to join our dedicated team.Please read the job description here, along with Young Somerset’s competency framework. For an informal chat about this role, please contact: Vicky Thomas - Head of Service - Finance and Enterprise – [email protected] or 07494 287043 Claire Trunks - Finance Manager – [email protected] or 07977 214862 Salary: £26,480 - £27,550 Hours: 37 hours per week. Contract: Permanent Start Date: TBC Closing Date: 12pm - Friday 20th September 2024 Interview Date/s: Monday 30th September 2024 To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held at our Edington office. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us
Trainee Practitioners (Various Roles) Young Somerset is seeking to recruit a number of Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners, Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners and a 0-5 Pathway Practitioner to start in January 2025. Expand Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people and families? Are you a people person, able to work autonomously and collaboratively to make a difference? Are you an enthusiastic multi-tasker and passionate about mental health and wellbeing? Have you got experience of working with children and young people for a minimum of 2 years? Young Somerset is seeking to recruit a number of Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners, Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners and a 0-5 Pathway Practitioner to start in January 2025. An opportunity to join our dynamic and ever-growing Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. We believe in looking after our staff, recognising good practice, and providing opportunities for progression and development. As a Trainee Practitioner you will be joining a diverse team offering both clinical and non-clinical support to children, young people and families across Somerset. You will be working with a variety of partners in a range of community settings including schools and shared spaces across the county. As part of Young Somerset, you will also learn and be involved in the wider work of our organisation. Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) deliver low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (LI-CBT) to children, young people and families in Somerset, either 1:1 or in a group. EMHPs also deliver the whole school approach to mental health by supporting schools to embed a mentally healthy culture and environment. EMHPs will be working as part of the Mental Health Support Team which is delivered in partnership with Somerset Foundation Trust CAMHS service and supported by Somerset Council Educational Psychology Service. 0-5 Pathway Practitioners deliver parenting interventions through Home Coaching and Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) for common presenting difficulties in 0-5 year olds and to enhance attachment between parent/carer and child. These practitioners also support the wider Early Years delivery within Young Somerset, including parenting group work. The post holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider (this will be hybrid study either in Exeter or Bristol), as specified within the National Low Intensity Curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills. At Young Somerset our work goes further for young people by inspiring them and collaborating widely for high quality outcomes. We are currently operating through a blend of digital and face to face work. The role may also require some countywide travel. Please read the job description: Trainee CWP Trainee EMHP Trainee 0-5s Pathway Practitioner along with Young Somerset’s Competency Framework For more information about these roles, please send an email to: [email protected] Salary: £24,379 Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Start Date: January 2025 - date to be confirmed Closing Date: Midday - Monday 23rd September 2024 Interview Date/s: Initial Selection Day – 7th October 2024 – venue TBC Formal Interviews for shortlisted candidates: Trainee CWP/EMHP - 14th and 18th October 2024 Trainee 0-5 Pathway Practitioner – 21st October 2024 To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. If you wish to be considered for more than one trainee opportunity, please state this on your application. Interviews will be held at a location to be confirmed. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To discover more about working for Young Somerset, click here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us
Work Based Learning Manager Would you like the opportunity to be part of developing an innovative curriculum that improves the employment outcomes for young people in Somerset? Expand Do you feel passionately about developing Work Based Learning programmes to increase the employment opportunities for young people? Are you an effective leader who can support a team to extend our Work Based Learning offer? Would you like the opportunity to be part of developing an innovative curriculum that improves the employment outcomes for young people in Somerset? Young Somerset is seeking to recruit a Work Based Learning Manager to provide leadership and management for our Work-based learning services including curriculum development along with oversight and line management of Job Coaches, Functional Skills Teacher quality assurance of City and Guilds accreditation. This role will also be key in developing our Work Base learning offer across the county including our growing our Supported Internship and new employability programs that we develop via grant funding. The role will be based predominately based at our Bold and Brave shop and café in Taunton to begin with but will require county-wide travel to seek and develop new opportunities to grow our work-based learning and accreditation offer. We would love to hear from people who have experience of leadership, quality assurance of accredited programmes and curriculum design and development which delivers positive outcomes for young people that impact their employability, independence, health and social skills. This role is predominately based in Taunton but will require some countywide travel as the service grows. Please read the job description here, along with Young Somerset’s competency framework. For an informal chat about this role, please contact: Siobhan Gallagher, Head of Targeted Youth Services Call: 07508 932853 Email: [email protected] Salary: £37,548 - £39,920 Hours: 37 hours per week Holiday entitlement is 27 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff), with an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time staff) Contract: Permanent Start Date: 1st December 2024 Closing Date: 12pm - Friday 27th September 2024 Interview Date/s: Wednesday 9th October 2024 To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held at Bold and Brave Taunton This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check. To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us
Outdoor Learning Youth Worker Do you currently work with young people in other settings and want to find out more about the positive impact that you could have as a Youth Worker? Expand Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to make a difference and put young people first? Do you currently work with young people in other settings and want to find out more about the positive impact that you could have as a Youth Worker? Are you looking for a role that allows you to collaborate with an innovative team that always goes further? Due to the continued growth of our Alternative Provision and Outdoor Learning teams, Young Somerset are looking to recruit a Youth Worker with experience of working with children and young people in outdoor settings, groups, alternative education and some mentoring on a 1:1 basis. This role would suit those from an environmental education, or youth work background or somebody working in the environmental or conservation sector but with experience of working with young people. We are looking for people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of outdoor/community/education settings, who have empathy and an understanding of the key challenges young people in Somerset face. A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area (such as Youth and community work, social care or education) is required (or commitment to work towards one). We are currently operating through a blend of digital and face to face work. However, this is a role that will be predominately working directly with young people. This will involve also require some countywide travel. Please read the job description here, along with Young Somerset’s competency framework. For an informal chat about this role, please contact: Barney Simmons, Service Manager - Alternative Education Provision and Outdoor Learning Call: 07773 343335 Salary: The salary band for this role is £23,514 – £24,465 Hours: 37 hours per week The post holder will be required to work flexibly, out-of-hours where required. Holiday entitlement is 27 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays with an additional 5 days after 5 years service (pro rata for part time staff). Contract: Permanent Start Date: TBC Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024 Interview Date/s: Friday 11th October 2024 To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire form and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held at a Young Somerset Venue to be confirmed. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us
Youth Worker Are you looking for a role that allows you to collaborate with an innovative team that always goes further? Expand Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to make a difference and put young people first? Do you currently work with young people in other settings and want to find out more about the positive impact that you could have as a Youth Worker? Are you looking for a role that allows you to collaborate with an innovative team that always goes further? Due to the continued growth of our Alternative Education Team, Young Somerset are looking to recruit a Youth Worker to work in and around the eastern side of Somerset and support our Alternative Education work with children and young people within: groups, alternative education and also mentoring on a 1:1 basis. These roles would suit those from an Education, social care or youth work background and also those who have experience of working with young people in other settings who are seeking a change. We are looking for people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of community/education settings, who have empathy and an understanding of the key challenges young people in Somerset face. A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area (such as Youth and community work, social care or education) is required (or commitment to work towards). We are currently operating through a blend of digital and face to face work. However, this is a role that will be predominately working directly with young people. This will involve also require some countywide travel. Please read the job description here, along with Young Somerset’s competency framework. For an informal chat about this role, please contact: Barney Simmons, Service Manager - Alternative Education Provision and Outdoor Learning Call: 07773 343335 Salary: The salary band for this role is £23,514 - £24,465 Hours: 37 hours per week The post holder will be required to work flexibly, out-of-hours where required. Holiday entitlement is 27days, plus 8 Bank Holidays with an additional 5 days after 5 years service (pro rata for part time staff). Contract: Permanent Start Date: TBC Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024 Interview Date/s: Friday 11th October 2024 To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire form and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held at a Young Somerset Venue to be confirmed. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us