Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families on the Isle of Wight?
Our staff are our most important asset, we simply couldn’t do what we do without them! Details of all paid and voluntary roles that are available within the Isle of Wight Youth Trust are placed on this page. All appointments at the Isle of Wight Youth Trust are subject to a DBS check.
Current Vacancies:
Isle of Wight Youth Trust is an independent local charity, working in our local community for 40 years, delivering confidential, professional counselling, therapeutic and wellbeing services for children and young people. Our work increasingly extends to preventative work, education, and training on mental health, as well as advocacy work in seeking to influence improvements to mental health services on the Island. If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you.
- Coordinate the development of a Youth Hub, in partnership with the DWP and the Isle of Wight Council, to provide support for young people in training, employment and volunteering opportunities
- Hold a caseload, alongside expertise from skilled DWP Work Coach and Employment Advisers to get young people into paid work.
- Embed easy access to online support and well as person centred face-to-face advice and information for young people.
The successful applicant will have:
- Qualifications/training in Employment Advice/Coaching
- Experience in career guidance, coaching or youth work
- Minimum 2 years experience in Project Management & Line Management
- Exceptional empowerment skills
- Robust understanding of Safeguarding practices and procedures
Please carefully read the person specification and ensure you meet the essential criteria before submitting your application. Your covering letter MUST clearly outline how you match the person specification.
Salary: Band 2b – £30,195
Hours: 37.5 hours
Closing Date: Monday 8th April 2024 @ 12pm OR once enough suitable applications are received
Interview Date: Monday 15th April 2024. If shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to bring along a portfolio of your work, and be prepared to undertake a task, as well as the interview itself.
Application process: If you want to join our dedicated team, please visit our recruitment portal to view the job description and apply by submitting a CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience against the person specification. It is essential that you outline how you meet the requirements of the post in your covering letter. Applications not made via the Youth Trust recruitment portal, or not including a full covering letter, will not be considered.
Are you a young Islander aged 14-25 and interested in campaigning for change for young people?
Every young person is welcome to join the Taskforce. It is a great way of improving confidence and self-esteem. By volunteering you will enhance your CV and the experience gained can also be used to help achieve Duke of Edinburgh awards.
The Taskforce meets in Newport at the Youth Trust Offices at least once a month, on a weekday evening. At Taskforce meetings we talk about issues facing young Islanders and explore ways of creating positive change for young Islanders – as well as eating pizza!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Taskforce please complete this form to register your interest or email taskforce@iowyouthtrust.co.uk to find out more.
If you are 18+ and would like to volunteer for the Youth Trust, please go to our Volunteer page to find out more. We have opportunities across a wide variety of roles.
Sorry, we are currently closed to applications for Counselling student placements. Please check again in early 2025. In the meantime, if you would like to gain experience of the Youth Trust, why not consider volunteering for us.
