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:
Youth Employment Assistant – 22.5 hours (0.6FTE)
/ Employment Skills Builder – 15 hours (0.4FTE) – (or a combined full-time
role)
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. If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of
children and young people, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for two part-time roles working within our
expanding youth employment team, in partnership with the DWP. We are seeking
a Youth Employment Assistant and an Employment Skills
Builder. For the right candidate, this could be a combined full-time
role.
Purpose:
Youth Employment Assistant: To support young
people in overcoming barriers to employment, training, and education by
providing direct assistance, guidance, and connection to appropriate services,
while supporting their mental health and personal development.
Employment Skills Builder: To empower young people with practical
employability and life skills through structured and informal 1:1 and group-based
training, enabling them to be job-ready and resilient in the job market.
Experience:
How to apply: If you want to join our dedicated
team, please visit our recruitment portal to view the full job description and
person specification and apply, submitting both your CV and a full covering
letter. It is essential that you outline how you meet the requirements of the
post against the person specification in your covering letter. Applications not
made via the Youth Trust recruitment portal, or incorrectly submitted will not
be considered. If you have any issues with uploading your documents, please
contact recruitment@iowyouthtrust.co.uk
Contract type: Fixed Term – until 31st March
2026 (with hope this would extend, funding dependant)
Hours: Dependant on role
Salary: £24,637 FTE (pro-rated)
Applications close: Thursday 22nd May at 5pm.
Interview date: Please note if you are shortlisted
for interview, you will be invited to attend an assessment workshop from
09.00-12.00 on Monday 2nd June – and those who are successful in the morning
will then be asked back for an interview that same afternoon – so you
will need to be available from 09.00-15.30 on Monday 2nd June.
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.
