Youth Opportunities Officer in Guildford

An exciting new part-time permanent position (21 hours per week) is available for a Youth Opportunities Officer for this well-established, independent charity based in Redhill. Excellent salary, future prospects and great benefits including pro-rata 6.6 weeks holiday (increases with service), free gym and discounted childcare.

Our client's mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. We are recruiting for a Youth Opportunities Officer to join our Housing team.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating a resident engagement programme designed for inactive young people, leading them on a bespoke journey towards employment, volunteering, education, and training. The role will help the team deliver a safe, supportive, and person-centred service for young people and vulnerable adults accessing East Surrey's housing.

This role requires someone with a minimum of NVQ Level 2 standard qualification or equivalent in Housing, Social Work, or Youth Work (or is willing to complete such a qualification alongside their job role within the next twelve months).

• To promote, co-ordinate and deliver the resident journey programme to residents of our East Surrey Housing Services.
• Implement a timetabled support programme consisting of workshops and group activities for residents with a focus on those who are economically inactive.
• To ensure long-term goals are met so inactive residents become active and independent as part of their pathway plan.
• To set up regular activities that will enhance residents' life skills and confidence in areas such as physical activity and health, emotional wellbeing, team building skills and healthy living.
• To develop effective systems of support for young persons and continually look at their development.
• Submit regular reports to relevant committees to ensure progress is evidenced and transparent.
• Maintain accurate records, timetables, interventions and outcomes.

• Level NVQ 2 Standard qualification or equivalent in Housing, Social Work or Youth Work (or willing to complete this alongside the job).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High diligence and accuracy, managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven experience in supporting individuals in supported housing.

• To hold a full driver's licence valid for business use.
• Effective one-to-one and group skills in collaborating with residents.
• Plan and prioritise tasks, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Develop positive and respectful working relationships with residents, colleagues and stakeholders, and manage sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferable. You may be just the right candidate.

• Pay: £18,420.19 per annum
• Working Hours: 21 hours per week, ideally Tuesday to Thursday 9am-5pm (working days and hours are flexible for the right candidate).

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity.
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees.
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• On-site parking.