Activities Co-ordinator
Job Introduction
Create Opportunities. Build Confidence. Inspire Futures.
At Triage, we help people overcome barriers to employment, build confidence, develop skills and move towards brighter futures.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative and organised Activities Co-ordinator to design and deliver engaging activities that help young people develop the confidence, skills and experience needed to progress towards employment.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people aged 18 to 24. Through a varied programme of group and individual activities, you'll support participants to build employability skills, explore career opportunities, engage with employers and take positive steps towards their future goals.
Success in this role relies on your ability to engage young people, create meaningful experiences and work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and community partners.
Why Join Triage?
We believe great work starts with great people, so we make sure our colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.
Benefits include:
- Birthday off every year
- Additional annual leave for length of service
- Two paid volunteering days annually
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts, rewards and wellbeing support
- Pension and life assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing learning and development
- Career progression opportunities
Your development matters to us
At Triage, we don't just offer jobs. We build careers. We're committed to developing our people through training, coaching, mentoring and opportunities to grow within the organisation. Many of our colleagues have progressed into new roles, gained qualifications, and expanded their skills whilst making a positive difference to the lives of others.
You'll become part of a team that:
- Supports and encourages one another
- Shares ideas and best practice
- Celebrates success together
- Lives our values every day
About the Role:
You'll design, coordinate and deliver a varied programme of activities that support young people to build confidence, develop employability skills and progress towards sustainable employment.
Working closely with Employment Mentors, Employer Engagement colleagues and external partners, you'll create engaging experiences that encourage participation, develop workplace skills and help young people overcome barriers to progression.
From employer visits and careers workshops to creative projects, digital activities and community-based initiatives, no two days will be the same. You'll play a key role in ensuring participants remain motivated, engaged and prepared for the next step in their journey.
What You'll Be Doing:
Activity Design & Delivery
• Design, coordinate and deliver a rolling programme of engaging group and individual activities aligned to participant needs, aspirations and progression goals.
• Deliver welcoming, inclusive and interactive sessions that support employability, personal development and confidence building.
• Use a range of approaches including creative activities, technology, gaming, sport, volunteering, employer-led sessions and community projects.
• Prepare session plans, resources and learning objectives to ensure activities are purposeful and outcome-focused.
• Adapt activities to meet different learning styles, communication needs, abilities and confidence levels.
Participant Engagement & Development
• Build positive relationships with participants using a strengths-based and supportive approach.
• Help young people develop key employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem solving, resilience and workplace behaviours.
• Support participants to recognise and promote their strengths through CVs, applications, interviews and employer interactions.
• Encourage participation, build confidence and support individuals who may face barriers to engagement.
• Deliver activities and experiences that increase understanding of employment opportunities, workplace expectations, industries and career pathways.
Partnership Working & Coordination
• Coordinate activity delivery with employers, training providers, community organisations and specialist partners.
• Work closely with Employment Mentors to ensure participant progress and learning are reflected within action plans.
• Promote activities through engaging communications and support participant attendance and engagement.
• Build relationships with local services, education providers, youth organisations and employers to widen opportunities for participants.
• Support programme events, outreach activities and employer engagement initiatives.
Safeguarding, Inclusion & Professional Practice
• Place participant wellbeing, safety and inclusion at the centre ofall activity delivery.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, disclosures and wellbeing issues.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure activities are accessible to all participants.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and appropriate use of digital communications.
• Create safe, respectful and supportive learning environments where participants can thrive.
Quality, Compliance & Performance
• Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, engagement, participant progress and activity outcomes in line with contractual and organisational requirements.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with organisational policies.
• Monitor engagement, attendance and participant progress, taking action to address barriers to participation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of activities using feedback, attendance data and progression outcomes.
• Support participants to progress into mentoring support, training, work experience, interviews and employment opportunities.
• Manage resources and budgets responsibly, ensuring value for money and effective use of equipment and facilities.
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for someone who combines creativity, organisation and empathy with a genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
Essential Requirements
• Experience planning, coordinating or delivering engaging activities, workshops or group sessions for young people or young adults.
• Understanding of the barriers faced by young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
• Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and build rapport with a diverse range of participants.
• Experience supporting individuals who face barriers to employment, education or engagement.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety and professional boundaries.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and activities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital engagement tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and monitor participant progress.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the contract area.
Desirable
• Experience within employability, youth work, education, careers guidance, community development or publicly funded services.
• Experience delivering creative, digital, sports, gaming, virtual reality, volunteering or project-based activities.
• Knowledge of local labour markets, training opportunities and career pathways for young people.
• Relevant qualification in youth work, training, coaching, careers guidance, employability or a related field
.• First Aid qualification and experience completing risk assessments.
Who You Are:
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
• Creative, enthusiastic and engaging.
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their goals.
• Organised and able to coordinate multiple activities and priorities.
• Inclusive, approachable and supportive.
• Positive, resilient and solutions-focused.
• Motivated by making a genuine difference to people's lives.
Why This Role Matters:
Behind every activity is the opportunity to build confidence, develop skills and inspire positive change.
Through the experiences you create, you'll help young people increase their confidence, recognise their strengths, develop valuable workplace skills and take meaningful steps towards employment and independence.
The support, encouragement and opportunities you provide will help participants build brighter futures whilst strengthening local communities and employers.
About Triage:
Triage provides information, advice, guidance, training and support to help people move into work, develop their skills and build sustainable careers.
We work across Scotland and England, partnering with employers, local authorities and communities to create opportunities and deliver positive social impact.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our values:
• We thrive together
• We do something amazing every day
• We never give up
• We know our knowledge is power
• We act with kindness
If these values resonate with you, you'll fit right in.
Additional Information:
This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role. You may be required to undertake additional duties consistent with the nature and level of the position.
For the successful candidate, this role will require a satisfactory enhanced disclosure check appropriate to the level of responsibility involved. We handle all disclosure information in line with the relevant safeguarding legislation and the DBS Code of Practice, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all applicants. Cost will be reimbursed through our onboarding and internal expense process.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we wish to engage and encourage people with a disability or long-term health condition to work for us, ensuring they have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the job and make reasonable adjustments to ensure candidates are not disadvantaged in any way. If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process.
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