Young People Jobs

This is an exciting chance to develop an already successful programme and make a real difference for young people. 

Eikon supports children and young people in Surrey to feel safe, heard, and supported. Through one-to-one support, group work, and programmes in schools, Eikon helps children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they will need to navigate life’s challenges.

Major donor fundraising has enormous potential at Eikon, with strong foundations already in place. Building on existing relationships and exploring new opportunities, the Major Relationships Lead will play a key role in unlocking even greater support. This vital income will ensure Eikon can continue to deliver life-changing help and respond to growing levels of demand.

As Major Relationships Lead, you will focus on growing Eikon’s major donor fundraising programme, which plays a key role in funding vital services. You will take the lead in developing meaningful connections with donors, raising significant funds, and ensuring donors feel a personal connection to Eikon’s mission and feel good about giving.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building Relationships: Getting to know new and existing donors, inspiring them to invest in Eikon’s work.
• Growing Income: Increasing the current annual income of £300,000 by securing new supporters and larger, long-term commitments.
• Creating Inspiring Communications: Writing proposals, updates, and reports that bring Eikon’s work to life and show the impact of donor support.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Working with colleagues, including the Chief Executive, trustees, and programme leads, to connect donors to the difference their contributions make.
• Leading a Team: Recruiting and managing a new Major Relationships Officer to support this important work.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in major donor fundraising, securing significant gifts, and building lasting relationships
• Confidence working with high-net-worth individuals and senior supporters
• Strong storytelling and communication skills to bring Eikon’s work to life for donors
• Excellent organisation and time management, able to manage multiple priorities
• Experience leading or managing others in a collaborative, supportive way
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people
• Experience using a CRM system like Donorfy would be helpful but isn’t essential

The Eikon Charity are partnering with Joe Blythe at QuarterFive for this appointment. 

QuarterFive is a specialist agency for charities and NFPs. We provide clients with access to the best talent in the sector, and offer candidates expert support in securing their next role.

Spark! are a growing and ambitious organisation, with a motivated and passionate team who are more determined than ever to reach our target young people and to have a deeper impact on their employment prospects and life chances. 

A key element of our success will be in our ability to:

1. understand and articulate the needs that we are seeking to meet
2. effectively demonstrate and communicate our impact
3. ensure we are evidence and data-led in our approach
4. influence change at every level across all stakeholders

This role will lead and steer the organisation towards these objectives, in order to significantly reduce youth unemployment in west London and beyond.

If you have experience of designing and carrying out both formative and summative evaluation and are highly research literate, with experience of working at the interface of policy and research, then we would like to hear from you.

We particularly welcome applicants with backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and from candidates with links to our priority areas of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow.

Please read the full Job Pack to find out more about the organisation and role and how to apply. If you have any questions please contact our CEO, Matt Lent.

Job Title:  Finance Officer
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time 40 hrs a week, 9am – 5.30pm

Bridge for Young People provides a home and support to young people (aged 16-25) who are leaving care or who are homeless. We have three houses in West Berkshire where we provide young people with a stable home, emotional support and practical help as they move into independence.

We are seeking a resilient, organised and self-motivated Finance Officer that has an exceptional eye for detail.  The Finance role is varied and includes a broad range of charity, financial and budgeting responsibilities as well as working with the Support Services Manager in supporting young people in their tenancy sustainment.

Principal Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Process all financial transactions within QuickBooks and perform reconciliation of all control accounts and bank accounts monthly
• Carry out bank reconciliations and month end procedures as required
• Record and monitor donations and grants, restricted and unrestricted, ensuring they are error-free
• Prepare and process monthly support invoices
• Process payments, following authorisation, via our Faster Payment’s system
• Ensuring bank protocols and records are up to date concerning authorised signatories
• Provide high quality and effective financial reporting, support and assistance to the CEO and Corporate and Community Fundraiser
• Creating and updating budgets and forecasts for overall operations
• Coordinating the Payroll submission and payments in collaboration with payroll company
• Preparation of Housing Benefit Schedules for new properties
• Monitor and review financial systems and procedures and recommend, devise and implement more effective and efficient procedures
• Highlight financial risks to the CEO and suggest/develop possible mitigations
• Advise and adhere to Financial Policy and protocols and authorisation protocols.

Tenancy Management

• Act as the primary contact for young people’s questions and concerns on issues such as rent payments and service charge queries
• Manage housing benefit claims, liaising with young people and West Berkshire Council
• Calculate young people’s rent on receipt of monthly payslips
• Track rent and service charge payments to identify any delays or arrears, liaising with young people and the Support Services Manager as necessary
• Manage arrears.  Communicate with young people to remind them of overdue payments using a supportive approach
• Keep the Support Services Manager informed of persistent non-payment by young people, following procedures when necessary.

Technology

• Lead in providing technology recommendations to CEO
• Managing relationship with outsourced IT function

General Responsibilities

• To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of Bridge for Young People and its services at all times
• To support the CEO in the development of strategies and the financial plans
• To operate and comply with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation and relevant Bridge for Young People policies on data protection during the course of undertaking the role
• To undertake training as required
• To assist with other work, events and projects as needed 
• To undertake additional tasks reasonably requested by the CEO and the Charity Team

Additional Training Provided

• General on-the-job training.  The successful applicant will also be required to undertake training identified and set out in Bridge for Young People’s Training and Development Policy and Procedures.

Personal Specification

Essential

• Financial management/bookkeeping qualification
• Experience of using an accounting package
• Ability to present financial and written information clearly, accurately and to a standard appropriate for external presentation
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to be able to deal with a multitude of tasks and a range of priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• A DBS check will be required

Desirable

• Working knowledge of charity accounting including principles of restricted fund accounting
• Experience of using QuickBooks
• Familiarity with charity accounts
• Experience with providing tenancy sustainment support
• Awareness of technology / managing outsourced IT function
• Understanding of challenges facing care leavers and homeless young people

Why work for Bridge for Young People

• Supporting young people and making a difference
• Opportunity to develop your career as charity grows
• Training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Employer’s pension contribution to NEST scheme

BCYP has historically been very successful in raising funds from non-statutory sources, particularly trusts and foundations, and is grateful to hold a number of established relationships with grant-makers. We work hard to ensure that we submit excellent, data-driven applications and evaluations. Until now, applications have largely been submitted by our Fundraising Manager- Trusts & Foundations, with occasional support from a freelance bid-writer. We now want to recruit a new member of the team, to help us to grow our income stream in this area and help us to steward these key relationships.

In this exciting new role, you will play a key part in growing and sustaining our income from trusts and foundations. Your responsibilities will include identifying funding opportunities and potential grant-makers, designing and developing compelling funding proposals, promoting these opportunities, and managing relationships with supporters throughout the entire funding cycle.

 We’re looking for someone with energy, motivation, and experience to be able to make an instant and vital impact on the organisation; someone who can understand the big picture, has good attention to detail and can make things happen. The successful candidate is expected to be a fundraiser with at three years of experience in identifying trust and foundation prospects and writing proposals, and who has a track record of success in securing funds.  Vitally, we want to recruit an individual who is as committed to Brent’s vision, and who will work with us to help us be there for young people in the coming years.

JOB TITLE: Children and Young People's Services Lead (South East Wales) 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Children and Young People's Services Manager 

HOURS OF WORK: 20-35 hours a week (flexible with some evenings and 2 Saturdays a month) 

LOCATION: Home based or Cardiff office based, with some travel across South East Wales (Cardiff, Vale of Glam, RCT, Merthyr, and Gwent) 

DURATION: Permanent 

SALARY / GRADE: – Grade 4 £28,615 - £31,799 (FTE) 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

•          Children and Young people's services Manager 

•          Children and Young people's Team and volunteers 

•           Director and wider staff and AUK managers  

·          Representative staff from regional adoption services and the Central team from National Adoption Service 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

To deliver the existing Connected monthly activity groups for adopted children and young people in south east Wales and be part of the development of further services to meet the changing needs of young people.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

•      To work with the service manager and staff from the regional adoption service to continue to deliver the groups for children and young people. 

•      To deliver and promote all four elements of CONNECT, the Children and Young People’s service within South East Wales, in collaboration with the regional partners and to work with the Adoption UK team to provide national events for adopted children and young people and one to one support, from time to time. 

•      To work closely with other Adoption UK staff delivering support to parents in Wales to ensure the young adopted person’s whole family is aware of and accessing adoption support services where appropriate 

•      To organise and supervise the work of the Children and Young People's Support Worker, and representative staff provided by the regional adoption agencies, and volunteers, who help deliver the groups. 

•      To undertake the processing of referrals and initial engagement with young people and families. 

•      To work with the young people and their families to establish whether the service is appropriate for them and agree measurable outcomes in line with the guidance provided for the Regulated and Inspection Social Care 2016 Act for adoption services, as advised by the Registered Manager. 

•      To signpost or refer for other support identified through initial visits. 

•      To maintain agreed levels of contact with young people and their adoptive family whilst they remain registered with the service. 

•      To review at regular intervals whether the service is still an appropriate service for the children and young people. 

•      To plan an annual programme of group sessions and activities for delivery within the agreed budget with the support and direction of the service Manager. 

·        To take responsibility for the day to day planning and accurate recording of the service activity using the electronic data management system in place. 

•      To work closely with administrative and business support staff in the Wales office to ensure the booking of venues, activities etc. and gather output and outcome data from the service 

•      To support office based staff by gathering statistical and other relevant information to support fundraising activities for the service 

•      To support young people who wish to have their voices heard in national and regional forums and events. 

•      To attend internal and external training sessions and other meetings as appropriate, in order to learn and remain up to date with adoption issues, relevant policies, working practices and systems and network with other youth work providers in Wales. 

•      To engage in supervision and professional development 

Educational Partnerships Regional Manager (London and South East) 
Salary: £37,750 per annum
YE Pay Grade: 6
Permanent
Full time: 37.5 hours/5 days per week 
Home based with significant travel within the region 

Are you looking for an engaging, fulfilling, and varied role? Young Enterprise is looking for a new Educational Partnerships Regional Manager for London and the South East. 

Young Enterprise is a national charity that works directly with young people, teachers, volunteers, and influencers to help young people succeed in the changing world of work. We are all about realising potential and building people’s futures – and committed to do the same for the people who join our dedicated team. We are passionate about equality, creating an environment in which each individual can thrive, contribute, and grow as a professional.

As an Educational Partnerships Regional Manager you will be a key contributor to the regional strategy working very much in a one team environment whilst giving you the space to grow and develop your skills. Your role as Educational Partnerships Regional Manager will see you work directly with young people and teachers in schools that take part in Young Enterprise programmes such as company programme, day programmes and digital programmes. You will also oversee regional relationships, at local authority level or equivalent.

The Educational Partnerships Regional Manager role involves being flexible to the needs of the region and your team and to provide regional leadership. Some of the duties include, which is not an exhaustive list.

• Deliver and or support the delivery of Young Enterprise programmes and services in schools, colleges, universities, and youth centres.
• Work as part of the regional team to proactively identify and generate sources of local income to support YE programmes.
• Manage and monitor KPIs and local contracts associated with the above tasks through the regional operations plan set out by the Regional Manager.
• Work with the local YE Volunteer Team (LVT), providing support, direction and opportunities to engage with local activity, which may include fundraising, volunteering on programmes and / or promoting our programmes to new school.
• Work closely with Programmes & Services team to support the development and delivery of our full suite of programmes, while also developing your own knowledge and understanding of our full suite of programmes and services to promote to schools.

We are looking for:
• A motivated self-starter 
• Confident leader who can quickly support develop an existing team
• Good organisational, prioritising, and problem-solving skills, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure
• An understanding or experience of managing varying relationships, including volunteers
• A great promoter and inspirer in helping young people achieve their potential
• Computer literacy with understanding of word, excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams

You'll be working alongside an experienced and passionate regional team, with a 'can-do' ethos of supporting each other and sharing knowledge across programmes and geographies.

This is a home-based role, however, will require significant travel throughout and covering London and South East.

DBS required: YES

To apply, please send your CV – with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you think you would be right for this opportunity by no later than 13.30pm on 13th January 2025. Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will take place via MS Teams, on 16th January 2025.

Although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us by two weeks from the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful. 

An exciting opportunity to support young people at Jamie’s Farm. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with proven communication and interpersonal skills to serve an active role delivering life-changing farm visits, ensuring young people receive the support they need to build resilience and personal growth.

What is Jamie’s Farm? Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.

At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are recruiting several delivery roles to support the opening of our 7th farm, set in beautiful woodlands and parkland adjacent to our existing Bath Farm.  This role may be based at either farm, as part of our new hub model.

Known within the organisation as ‘Visit Coordinator’

More about the role: As Visit Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating up to four visits a month, leading activities such as woodwork, gardening and horse care, and contributing to daily farm activities like walks, mealtimes, and evening programmes. You will serve as the primary group leader for designated weeks, managing pre-visit coordination, on-site engagement, and follow-up support ensuring a smooth experience for the schools and young people involved.

You will also complete administrative tasks, including documentation and progress tracking, and collaborate with visiting staff to ensure they maximise the impact of their Jamie’s Farm experience.

About you: We are looking for an organised, motivated, and friendly individual who may have experience in social work, therapeutic, or educational settings. You will excel at building relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, and your communication and teamwork abilities will be essential to the success of each visit. Your passion for working with young people, especially those in vulnerable situations, will drive positive outcomes.

Please see the full job description, desired experience, and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply: Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!

Role Description

This role focuses on creating opportunities for children and young people (CYP) to thrive through physical activity. You’ll work collaboratively with schools, community organisations, and local stakeholders to design inclusive, accessible programmes that remove barriers and promote healthier futures for CYP across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Role Outcomes

• Strong partnerships developed with schools, local authorities, and community organisations.
• Inclusive programmes co-designed with schools to engage underrepresented CYP.
• Sustainable pathways into physical activity created for looked-after children.
• Improved access to physical activity opportunities through tailored initiatives.

What Does This Mean Day to Day?

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, CYP providers, and community groups.
• Co-design and deliver tailored programmes to address barriers for underrepresented CYP.
• Focus on looked-after children to create meaningful, sustainable pathways into activity.
• Champion system-wide approaches to improving physical activity access and outcomes.
• Use data and insights to evaluate programmes and enhance their impact.

How We Value You

• Generous annual leave allowance: 27.5 days upon commencement of employment plus bank holidays, increasing by an additional day per year after two years of continuous employment (up to an additional 5 days).
• Three concessionary days leave over Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Death in service scheme up to the value of three times actual salary.
• Wellbeing Grant: £50 voucher per year to spend on health and wellbeing.
• Volunteer day to support an organisation or cause of your choice.
• Up to 8% employer contribution to the pension scheme.
• Reimbursement of the cost of a standard eye test as a user of visual display equipment.
• Access to Cyclescheme.
• Annual CPD courses offered by Staffordshire University.
• Online skills training platform for personal and professional development.
• Access to counselling services.

An exciting opportunity to support young people at Jamie’s Farm.  This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people and contributing to a vibrant farm community. You will lead engaging activities based on your experience and skillset, helping  the team to deliver life-changing farm visits, ensuring young people receive the support they need to build resilience and personal growth.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.

At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are recruiting several delivery roles to support the opening of our 7th farm, set in beautiful woodlands and parkland adjacent to our existing Bath Farm.  This role may be based at either farm, as part of our new hub model.

Known within the organisation as ‘Sessional Worker’

More about the role:  You will plan and deliver engaging sessions, creating opportunities for young people to develop new skills and build confidence. Depending on your experience and interests, you could lead activities such as farm maintenance, cooking, horse work, or creative projects. In addition, you’ll contribute to the wider life of the farm, supporting feeding rounds, meal preparation, and other daily routines. You will collaborate closely with the Bath team to ensure the smooth delivery of each visit, helping to create a safe and supportive environment for all.

About you:  You are a skilled and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with young people, especially those in vulnerable situations. You may have experience in therapeutic, educational, or practical settings and you are confident in leading sessions and sharing your skills and experience. You bring strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to everything you do, and you thrive in a collaborative environment. 

Please see the full job description, desired experience, and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!

An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting young people to build resilience and thrive.  At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are looking for two enthusiastic and dedicated leaders to manage programmes and daily operations at either our existing Hill House Farm or our newly opening 7th farm at Lower Shockerwick, set in adjacent beautiful woodlands and parkland, supporting the creation of our new ‘Bath hub’.  You will play a key role in ensuring our young people have a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experience with Jamie’s Farm, feeling the positive impact long after their visit. 

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges. 

Known within the organisation as ‘Team Leader’ 

More about the role:  As Team Leader, you will manage the delivery team at either Hill House or Lower Shockerwick farms, working alongside the Head of Hub to lead an impactful programme. Your responsibilities will include leading up to four visits per month, ensuring the smooth delivery of residential visits, and fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration within the team. You will help achieve key performance goals including high visitor retention and staff satisfaction rates, while also leading professional development and team-building activities for your team. 

You will participate in all aspects of farm life—leading walks, guiding young people through activities like gardening and crafts, and creating meaningful connections during shared meals and evening programmes. You will also serve as the main contact for a set of partner schools, building strong and supportive relationships. 

About you:  We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who embodies Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration, and professionalism. You will have experience working in a social work, therapeutic, or educational setting. Prior management experience is preferred, showing your ability to support and motivate teams effectively and you will bring exceptional communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to the role. 

You will excel at developing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, using positivity and empathy to inspire and motivate others. Your dedication to helping young people thrive, especially those in challenging circumstances, will drive the success of your team and the programme. 

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for. 

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you! 

An exciting opportunity to support young people at Jamie’s Farm.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for working with young people and diverse groups. This is a key role in delivering life-changing farm visits, ensuring young people receive the support they need to build resilience and personal growth.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.

At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are recruiting several delivery roles to support the opening of our 7th farm, set in beautiful woodlands and parkland adjacent to our existing Bath Farm.  This role may be based at either farm, as part of our new hub model.

Known within the organisation as ‘Senior Visit Coordinator’

More about the role:  As Senior Visit Coordinator, you will manage up to four visits a month, acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of schools and organisations. You will work closely with the Team Leader to ensure the visits are well-planned and executed, and you will deputise for them during visits when required. You will lead and support visits, deliver engaging sessions in areas such as woodwork, gardening, and horse care, and contribute to daily farm activities like walks, mealtimes, and evening activities that strengthen the connections between young people and staff.

You will ensure the smooth operation of each visit, overseeing the completion of documentation to track and monitor progress. and work closely with visiting staff to ensure they get maximum value from the experience including the follow-up process ensuring lasting change beyond the visit itself.

About you :  We are looking for an organised, motivated and friendly individual with experience working in a social work, therapeutic or educational setting. You will excel at developing relationships with diverse individuals and organisations. Your communication and teamwork abilities will be key in ensuring the success of each visit, while your passion for working with young people will drive positive outcomes.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website, by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address stated. We look forward to hearing from you!

In this role, you will provide vital support to the Propel into Education team and the Senior Advice and Support Officer for Further and Higher Education, contributing to initiatives that guide and empower young people with care-experience on their educational journeys. 

This role will be part of the Services department, but will work closely with colleagues in the Policy, Campaigns and Communications department and across the organisation to support the Propel Programme. We’re looking for someone who is motivated, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of care-experienced young people. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence are essential for success in this role.

At Become, we ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.

Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send us your CV but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.

If you would like an informal chat before applying, please contact Rebecca Jones, Senior Advice and Support Officer for Higher and Further Education, and we will arrange a convenient time. 

Please also tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application. The deadline for applications to be received is Monday 6th January 2025 @ 9.00am. 

Interview details:  

Interviews will have two parts: 

• A session with young people; 

• A panel interview with Become staff. 

Interviews may be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in person at our location in Central London. If access to technology/ WiFi is difficult for you, please contact us so we can assist in making suitable arrangements.   

Become also wants to ensure fairness in all of our interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance. 

Interviews will take place: 

• Young people’s panel: Tuesday 14th January 2025  

• Staff panel: Thursday 16th January 2025

Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location: Based in Loughborough, England. The role requires travel to all locations where Baca Services are delivered.

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum FTE

Overall Purpose

• To provide support and care to young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength, dignity and grow their hope for their futures.
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To be a key worker for a number of young people who are in the care of Baca, providing high quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood.
• To deliver young people services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, to enable young people to achieve the following outcomes, ensuring it is of the highest quality:
• Improved Physical Wellbeing
• Improved Emotional Wellbeing
• Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training
• Increased Social engagement
• Increased Personal Safety
• To work proactively and collaboratively to ensure all young people are safeguarded and taking the initiative in resolving any issues that may arise with young people.
• To be a role model to all young people in Baca’s care, providing care and compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Support young people to understand expectations of them and the support on offer to them from Baca and other agencies.
• Support young people in developing essential life skills in line with the individual support plan to prepare them for independent living. Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca progress plan.
• Support young people in developing their skills and interests in education, vocation or hobbies. Ensure young people’s interests, hobbies and aspirations are identified by getting alongside young people and working with the team.
• Be an active part of a diverse environment of staff and young people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Support young people to engage socially at Baca and in the wider community to build positive trusting relationships with others through one to one and group social times, engaging in clubs and activities.
• Take part in planning and attending day trips and Baca’s annual residential week.
• Develop excellent working partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers and other partners to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Actively plan, prepare and participate in all meetings and events that are related to the support of the young people.
• Prepare young people for meetings and help them to understand what is being communicated.
• Transport young people, in line with our lone working policy, to events and meetings making sure they are on time using your own car in a safe and legal manner.
• Support young people to communicate and express their own wishes and voice regarding all aspects of their life and future.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication with all members of the team and all external partners and supporters.
• Keep good records and carry out all administrative work required as part of the role, such as month end reports and support plans, on time and in a consistent manner.

General

• Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team.

Personal specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who can join the support team and provide support, care and be a role model for young people who are newly arrived refugees and victims of trafficking aged 16 to 18. They will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care.

The successful applicant will have the ability to ensure the support we give to the young people is of the highest quality and goes beyond the statutory standards set. They will be very approachable, reliable and a strong team worker. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to be flexible. They will be a great people person who can develop key external relationships. They will also be a very organised and proactive individual. The successful applicant will need access to transport as the role requires visiting the young people in their homes and attending different appointments/meetings across the midlands. The successful applicant will subscribe to and work in line with Baca’s vision and values.

The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Alignment with Baca’s Value to achieve our vision, mission and strategic goals.
• Ability to respond to change at short notice.
• Able to work as part of a highly diverse group of people.
• Able to work in partnership productively with teams internally and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Able to be accountable, take responsibility and be willing to learn.
• Self-motivation and flexible attitude to work.
• Proactive individual who is willing to take initiative in getting involved in a range of activities.
• Ability to be patient, calm and tenacious in very challenging circumstances
• Have a genuine concern for and commitment to young asylum seekers/refugees, and unaccompanied young people in particular.
• Driving Licence that allows you to legally drive a car in the UK.
• Access to your own car

Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.

About Berkshire Youth
Berkshire Youth is a dynamic and impactful youth charity based in Berkshire, dedicated to empowering young people to thrive and achieve their potential. We provide essential services, support, and programs to help young people from all backgrounds overcome challenges and build brighter futures. With a strong presence in the community, we are committed to delivering sustainable outcomes for the young people we serve.

Role Purpose 
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Community Fundraiser to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for driving community fundraising efforts across Berkshire, engaging with local groups, businesses, schools, and individuals to raise vital funds for Berkshire Youth. You will play a key role in building relationships with supporters, planning and delivering community fundraising events, and increasing awareness of our cause to ensure we can continue to provide life-changing services to young people.