EYST Green Career Project Support Officer in Swansea

EYST is excited to be joining forces with Codi as part of their Green Careers Pathway Project. This ambitious project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund aims to support young people into Green careers. This role will directly support clients on their employment journey to overcome barriers, build confidence, and gain essential skills for careers focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental restoration. We are looking to recruit a Project Support Officer to support delivery of the project.

EYST Green Careers Project Support Officer

Job Description

Part of the Green Careers Pathway Project lead by Codi

Job Title

Project Support Officer

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Salary

£ 24,479

Tenure

Fixed 1 Year contract

Responsible for

EYST Clients aged 16-30 Swansea

Responsible to

EYST Strategic Youth Team Lead

Location of Work

EYST Headquarters Swansea

Notes

This role will be hosted by EYST but is part of a wider project led by Codi

This role needs to be delivered in person.

Travel across Swansea region will be required for this role.

This role would be ideal for candidates aged 18-30 and we encourage those who have had experience of being supported by the Green Careers Project to apply.

An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Evidence of permission to work will be required.

Deadline for applications is Friday 17th July at 23.59

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th July

For informal chat about this role please contact Helal@eyst.org.uk or Lee@eyst.org.uk

Project Overview

EYST is excited to Join Pobl on their Green Careers Pathway Project. The Employment coach will be part of the Green Careers Pathway team but will be based in EYST.

The Project Support Officer will support the delivery of the project and support young people (aged 16-30) in Swansea to overcome barriers, build confidence, and gain essential skills for careers focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental restoration.

This position emphasizes developing employability and green skills that align with the growing green economy and contribute to reducing carbon emissions, restoring nature, and promoting climate adaptation.

This role requires a proactive, inclusive approach to empower young people, enhance their employability, and enable them to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Aims of the Post

1. Support project delivery by Actively engage young people, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including women, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic minority communities, to participate in green initiatives and build pathways into the green sector.

2. Support the provision of tailored coaching, training, and mentorship to help participants build confidence, develop skills, and prepare for sustainable careers.

3. Foster equitable access to job opportunities in the green economy, ensuring that all participants can succeed in meaningful, environmentally focused careers

4. Support the delivery of personalised support to each participant, focusing on skill development that aligns with current and future needs in the green economy.

5. Support the delivery of the project and work closely with the Employment Coach to support participants

6. Support EYST agenda to improve Green efficiency and knowledge.

Principal Accountabilities and Main Duties

1. Support the delivery of Individualised Support and Engagement

This includes:

• Deliver personalised coaching through consistent one-on-one sessions and targeted group workshops, adapting to each participant's pace and needs to build confidence and encourage active participation.
• Establish trust, safety, and security by leveraging the organisation’s existing rapport with young people.
• Continuously refine coaching approaches based on participant feedback and outcomes to improve support strategies.
• Collaborate with the Placement Coordinator to enhance learning and placement opportunities within the green job market.

Track participant progress, assess outcomes, and prepare reports that contribute to policy insights and funding considerations.

2. Support Participant Engagement and Inspiration

This includes:

• Identify young people aged 16–30 in collaboration with local community organisations, ensuring diverse inclusion of individuals with disabilities and those from ethnically minoritised communities.
• Build rapport through one-on-one coaching and group activities, encouraging program participation and building self-confidence.
• Address individual engagement barriers, providing tailored support to help participants initiate their path toward green careers.

3. Support Career Exploration and Skill Development

This includes

• Assist young people in recognising and articulating their skills, strengths, and areas for growth, focusing on job-readiness skills such as social, technical, and life skills.
• Educate participants on green skills, including sustainability practices and renewable energy knowledge, through workshops and skill-building sessions.
• Support job readiness with resources for CV writing, job search techniques, and mock interviews.

4. Support Work Experiences and Placements

This includes

• Organise volunteering and work placements in green sectors, working with employers to ensure inclusive and accessible opportunities.
• Engage with local communities to promote the Green Careers Pathway, particularly among marginalised groups, using established relationships with community organisations to enhance outreach.
• Foster professional relationships with delivery partners, contractors, training providers, and employers to ensure a cohesive support system for participants.
• Act as a connector between participants and local green career opportunities, identifying placements and entry-level roles that align with their interests and skills.

5. Support the delivery of In-Work Support and Career Progression

• Provide ongoing coaching for up to one-year post-placement to support job retention and career development.
• Assist participants in accessing training bursaries and further education in partnership with green sector training providers and institutions.

6. Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Green Careers

This includes:

• Partner with employers to ensure green career opportunities are accessible to women, young people with disabilities, and those from ethnically minoritised backgrounds.
• Document insights and share learnings from the program to inform policy and promote equitable hiring practices within the green sector.

7. To support and attend in regular network meeting for partners to attend and share updates and learning and highlight issues

8. To present regular progress reports to funders, the EYST Co-directors and EYST Board as required

9. To ensure that the project promotes and reflects equality of opportunity at all levels.

10. To ensure that EYST Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and all other relevant policies are implemented.

11. To maintain all administrative and financial records related to the project, in accordance with EYST administrative and financial systems.

12.To work with the EYST Co-directors and Board to set and maintain a culture of high professional standards and to deliver best value services.

13.To carry out any other duties that may from time to time be required.

Person Specification (all elements essential)

Essential

1. At least one years’ experience of working with ethnic minority communities, preferably in Wales.

2. Community Engagement Skill

3. Capability to collaborate

4. Specific knowledge and experience of the issues faced by diverse ethnic minority communities in Wales with reference to employability.

5. Good Knowledge of Green careers and sustainability

6. Ability to empathise, support and empower clients.

7. Able to work independently and with considerable discretion but to seek advice as required

8. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

9. Experience of monitoring projects and recording client support using Client CRM systems

10. In depth understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, along with a commitment to contribute to the development of policy and practices in this area

11. Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines and under pressure in a high intensity environment.

12. Ability to travel across Swansea region

13. Good IT skills including Email, Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Remote Working skills (Zoom, etc) with the ability to adapt to new technology

14. A commitment to continuous Personal and Professional Development

15. Demonstrable commitment to EYST’s Organisational Values of Equality, Social Justice, and Making a Positive Difference

16. Commitment to EYST OAR Principles of Ownership, Accountability and Respect

Swyddog Cymorth Prosiect EYST

Disgrifiad Swydd

Rhan o’r Prosiect Llwybr Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd dan arweiniad Codi

Teitl y Swydd

Swyddog Cymorth Prosiect

Oriau Gwaith

35 awr yr wythnos

Cyflog

£ 24,479 y flwyddyn

Cyfnod

Contract cyfnod penodol 1 flwyddyn

Yn gyfrifol am

Cleientiaid EYST rhwng 16 a 30 oed yn Abertawe

Yn atebol i’r

Arweinydd Tîm Ieuenctid Strategol EYST

Lleoliad y gwaith

Pencadlys EYST Abertawe (Mae angen cyflwyno’r prosiect hwn wyneb yn wyneb)

Nodiadau

Bydd y swydd hon yn cael ei chynnal gan EYST ond mae’n rhan o brosiect ehangach dan arweiniad Codi

Mae angen cyflawni’r rôl hon wyneb yn wyneb.

Bydd angen teithio ar draws rhanbarth Abertawe ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Byddai’r swydd hon ddelfrydol i ymgeiswyr rhwng 18 a 30 oed ac rydym yn annog unigolion sydd â phrofiad o gael eu cefnogi gan y Prosiect Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd i wneud cais.

Bydd angen archwiliad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Bydd angen tystiolaeth o ganiatâd i weithio.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw dydd Gwener 17 Gorffennaf am 23.59

Bydd cyfweliadau cael eu cynnal ar ddydd Mercher 29 Gorffennaf

I gael sgwrs anffurfiol am y swydd hon cysylltwch â Helal@eyst.org.uk neu Lee@eyst.org.uk

Trosolwg o'r Prosiect

Mae EYST yn edrych ymlaen at ymuno â Codi ar eu Prosiect Llwybr Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd. Bydd yr anogwr cyflogaeth yn rhan o dîm y Llwybr Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd ond bydd wedi’i leoli yn EYST.

Bydd y Swyddog Cymorth Prosiectau yn cefnogi’r gwaith o gyflawni’r prosiect ac yn cefnogi pobl ifanc (16-30 oed) yn Abertawe i oresgyn rhwystrau, magu hyder, ac ennill sgiliau hanfodol ar gyfer gyrfaoedd sy’n canolbwyntio ar gynaliadwyedd, cadernid hinsawdd ac adferiad amgylcheddol.

Bydd y swydd hon yn cefnogi’r gwaith o ddarparu ein cymorth cyflogaeth presennol drwy ddatblygu cyflogadwyedd a sgiliau gwyrdd sy’n cyd-fynd â’r economi werdd sy’n tyfu ac sy’n cyfrannu at leihau allyriadau carbon, adfer natur, a hyrwyddo addasu i’r hinsawdd.

Mae’r swydd hon yn gofyn am ddull rhagweithiol, cefnogol a chynhwysol sy’n canolbwyntio ar Dîm i rymuso pobl ifanc, gwella eu cyflogadwyedd, a’u galluogi i gyfrannu at ddyfodol mwy cynaliadwy. Bydd y swydd yn cefnogi agenda EYST i fod yn fwy effeithlon a gwybodus o ran systemau Gwyrdd a gwella ein heffaith amgylcheddol

Amcanion y Swydd

1. Cefnogi’r gwaith o gyflawni prosiectau drwy ymgysylltu’n weithredol â phobl ifanc, yn enwedig rhai o grwpiau sy’n cael eu tangynrychioli, gan gynnwys menywod, unigolion ag anableddau a chymunedau lleiafrifoedd ethnig, i gymryd rhan mewn mentrau gwyrdd ac adeiladu llwybrau i’r sector gwyrdd.

2. Cefnogi’r gwaith o ddarparu hyfforddiant a mentora wedi’u teilwra i helpu cyfranogwyr i fagu hyder, datblygu sgiliau, a pharatoi ar gyfer gyrfaoedd cynaliadwy.

3. Meithrin mynediad teg at gyfleoedd gwaith yn yr economi werdd, gan sicrhau bod yr holl gyfranogwyr yn gallu llwyddo mewn gyrfaoedd ystyrlon sy’n canolbwyntio ar yr amgylchedd

4. Cefnogi’r gwaith o ddarparu cymorth personol i bob cyfranogwr, gan ganolbwyntio ar ddatblygu sgiliau sy’n cyd-fynd ag anghenion yr economi werdd nawr ac yn y dyfodol.

5. Cefnogi’r gwaith o gyflawni’r prosiect a gweithio’n agos gyda’r Hyfforddwr Cyflogaeth i gefnogi cyfranogwyr

6. Cefnogi agenda EYST i wella gwybodaeth ac effeithlonrwydd gwyrdd.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau a Phrif Ddyletswyddau

1. Cefnogi’r gwaith o ddarparu Cymorth ac Ymgysylltu Unigol

Mae hyn yn cynnwys:

· Darparu hyfforddiant personol drwy sesiynau un-i-un cyson a gweithdai grŵp wedi’u targedu, gan addasu i gyflymder ac anghenion pob cyfranogwr er mwyn meithrin hyder ac annog cyfranogiad gweithredol.

· Sefydlu ymddiriedaeth, diogelwch a diogeledd drwy ddefnyddio perthynas bresennol y sefydliad â phobl ifanc.

· Mireinio dulliau hyfforddi’n barhaus yn seiliedig ar adborth a chanlyniadau cyfranogwyr i wella strategaethau cefnogi.

· Cydweithio â’r Cydlynydd Lleoliadau i wella cyfleoedd dysgu a lleoliadau yn y farchnad swyddi werdd.

Olrhain cynnydd cyfranogwyr, asesu canlyniadau, a pharatoi adroddiadau sy’n cyfrannu at fewnwelediadau polisi ac ystyriaethau cyllido

2. Cefnogi Ymgysylltiad ac Ysbrydoliaeth Cyfranogwyr

Mae hyn yn cynnwys:

· Nodi pobl ifanc 16-30 oed ar y cyd â sefydliadau cymunedol lleol, gan sicrhau bod unigolion ag anableddau a’r rheini o gymunedau lleiafrifoedd ethnig yn cael eu cynnwys yn amrywiol.

· Meithrin perthynas drwy hyfforddiant un-i-un a gweithgareddau grŵp, gan annog cyfranogiad mewn rhaglenni a meithrin hunanhyder.

· Mynd i’r afael â rhwystrau ymgysylltu unigol, gan ddarparu cymorth wedi’i deilwra i helpu cyfranogwyr i gychwyn ar eu llwybr tuag at yrfaoedd gwyrdd.

3. Cefnogi Archwilio Gyrfa a Datblygu Sgiliau

Mae hyn yn cynnwys:

· Helpu pobl ifanc i adnabod a mynegi eu sgiliau, eu cryfderau a meysydd i’w gwella, gan ganolbwyntio ar sgiliau parodrwydd am swydd fel sgiliau cymdeithasol, technegol a bywyd.

· Addysgu cyfranogwyr am sgiliau gwyrdd, gan gynnwys arferion cynaliadwyedd a gwybodaeth am ynni adnewyddadwy, drwy weithdai a sesiynau meithrin sgiliau.

· Cefnogi parodrwydd am swydd gydag adnoddau ar gyfer ysgrifennu CV, technegau chwilio am swydd, a ffug gyfweliadau.

4. Cefnogi Profiadau Gwaith a Lleoliadau

Mae hyn yn cynnwys:

· Trefnu lleoliadau gwaith a gwirfoddoli mewn sectorau gwyrdd, gan weithio gyda chyflogwyr i sicrhau cyfleoedd cynhwysol a hygyrch.

· Ymgysylltu â chymunedau lleol i hyrwyddo’r Llwybr Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd, yn enwedig ymysg grwpiau sydd ar y cyrion, gan ddefnyddio cysylltiadau sefydledig â sefydliadau cymunedol i wella allgymorth.

· Meithrin perthynas broffesiynol gyda phartneriaid cyflenwi, contractwyr, darparwyr hyfforddiant a chyflogwyr i sicrhau system gymorth gydlynol i gyfranogwyr.

· Gweithredu fel cysylltydd rhwng cyfranogwyr a chyfleoedd gyrfa gwyrdd lleol, gan nodi lleoliadau a swyddi lefel mynediad sy’n cyd-fynd â’u diddordebau a’u sgiliau.

5.

Cefnogi’r gwaith o ddarparu Cymorth yn y Gwaith a Datblygu Gyrfa

· Darparu hyfforddiant parhaus am hyd at flwyddyn ar ôl lleoliad i gefnogi cadw swyddi a datblygu gyrfa.

· Helpu cyfranogwyr i gael gafael ar fwrsarïau hyfforddi ac addysg bellach mewn partneriaeth â sefydliadau a darparwyr hyfforddiant yn y sector gwyrdd.

6.

Hyrwyddo Amrywiaeth, Tegwch a Chynhwysiant mewn Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd

Mae hyn yn cynnwys:

· Gweithio mewn partneriaeth â chyflogwyr i sicrhau bod cyfleoedd gyrfa gwyrdd yn hygyrch i fenywod, pobl ifanc ag anableddau, ac unigolion o gefndiroedd lleiafrifoedd ethnig.

· Cofnodi gwybodaeth a rhannu’r hyn a ddysgwyd o’r rhaglen i lywio polisi a hyrwyddo arferion cyflogi teg yn y sector gwyrdd.

7. Cefnogi a mynychu cyfarfodydd rhwydwaith rheolaidd i bartneriaid fynychu a rhannu diweddariadau a dysgu a thynnu sylw at broblemau

8. Cyflwyno adroddiadau cynnydd rheolaidd i gyllidwyr, Cyd-gyfarwyddwyr EYST a Bwrdd EYST yn ôl yr angen

9. Sicrhau bod y prosiect yn hyrwyddo ac yn adlewyrchu cyfle cyfartal ar bob lefel.

10. Sicrhau bod polisïau Diogelu, Diogelu Data, Cyfleoedd Cyfartal a holl bolisïau perthnasol eraill EYST yn cael eu rhoi ar waith.

11. Cynnal yr holl gofnodion gweinyddol ac ariannol sy’n gysylltiedig â’r prosiect, yn unol â systemau gweinyddol ac ariannol EYST.

12. Gweithio gyda Chyd-gyfarwyddwyr a Bwrdd EYST i osod a chynnal diwylliant o safonau proffesiynol uchel ac i ddarparu gwasanaethau o’r gwerth gorau.

13. Cyflawni unrhyw ddyletswyddau eraill y gallai fod eu hangen o bryd i’w gilydd.

Manyleb y Person

1. O leiaf blwyddyn o brofiad o weithio gyda chymunedau lleiafrifoedd ethnig, gorau oll os yw hynny yng Nghymru.

2. Sgiliau Ymgysylltu â’r Gymuned

3. Gallu cydweithio

4. Gwybodaeth a phrofiad penodol o’r materion sy’n wynebu cymunedau lleiafrifoedd ethnig amrywiol yng Nghymru o ran cyflogadwyedd

5. Gwybodaeth dda am yrfaoedd gwyrdd a chynaliadwyedd

6. Gallu cydymdeimlo, cefnogi a grymuso cleientiaid.

7. Gallu gweithio’n annibynnol a gyda llawer o ddisgresiwn ond gofyn am gyngor yn ôl yr angen

8. Sgiliau ysgrifenedig, llafar a rhyngbersonol ardderchog

9. Profiad o fonitro prosiectau a chofnodi cymorth i gleientiaid gan ddefnyddio systemau CRM Cleientiaid

10. Dealltwriaeth fanwl ac ymrwymiad i gyfle cyfartal, ynghyd ag ymrwymiad i gyfrannu at ddatblygu polisi ac arferion yn y maes hwn

11. Gallu cymell eich hun a gweithio o fewn terfynau amser ac o dan bwysau mewn amgylchedd dwys iawn.

12. Gallu teithio ar draws rhanbarth Abertawe

13. Sgiliau TG da gan gynnwys sgiliau E-bost, PowerPoint, Word, Excel a Gweithio o Bell (Zoom, ac ati) gyda’r gallu i addasu i dechnoleg newydd

14. Ymrwymiad i ddatblygiad personol a phroffesiynol parhaus

15. Ymrwymiad amlwg i Werthoedd Sefydliadol EYST o ran Cydraddoldeb, Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Gwneud Gwahaniaeth Cadarnhaol

16. Ymrwymiad i Egwyddorion OAR EYST o ran Perchnogaeth, Atebolrwydd a Pharch