Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team-EYST Wales
Trainee Green Careers Project Support Officer
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EYST Trainee Green Careers Project Support Officer
Job Description
Job Title
Trainee Green Careers Project Support Officer
Hours of Work
35 hours per week
Salary
£ 24,479 per annum
Tenure
Fixed Term 1 year contract
Responsible for
EYST Clients aged 16-30 Swansea
Responsible to
EYST Strategic Youth Team Lead
Location of Work
EYST Headquarters Swansea (This project needs to be delivered in person)
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 is funded through the Green Careers Pathway programme, which supports young people to access employment in the green sector.
- To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must be aged 18-30 at the time of appointment, in line with programme funding requirements. We particularly encourage applications from young people who identify as having a disability or long-term health condition and/or those from globally diverse backgrounds, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the sector.
- All appointments will be made on merit and in line with equal opportunities and relevant employment legislation.
- An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
- Evidence of permission to work will be required.
- Deadline for applications is 9th October at 23.59
- Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14th October in Swansea (in person interviews)
- For informal chat about this role please contact Helal@eyst.org.uk
Project Overview
EYST is excited to join Codi on their Green Careers Pathway Project. Trainee Green Careers Project Support Officer will be part of the Green Careers Pathway team but will be based in EYST.
The Trainee Green Careers Project Support Officer will support the delivery of the Green Careers project and support their peers and fellow Green Careers Participants (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 will support the delivery of our existing employment support through 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 individual who is motivated to learn, be supportive and Team oriented, inclusive approach to empower young people, enhance their employability, and enable them to contribute to a more sustainable future. The role will support EYST agenda to become more efficient and knowledgeable in Green systems and improve our environmental impact.
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Aims of the Post
- Support the delivery of Green Careers activities and participant engagement, particularly those from underrepresented groups
- Learn alongside qualified Employment Coaches through observation, supported practice and supervision.
- Assist with workshops, group sessions and participant engagement activities.
- Help participants access opportunities, training and employment through practical support.
- Develop knowledge of employment coaching, green careers and inclusive practice.
- Support EYST to build its knowledge and understanding of green careers and sustainability.
Principal Accountabilities and Main Duties
- Support the delivery of Individualised Support and Engagement
- Support Participant Engagement and Inspiration
- Support Career Exploration and Skill Development
- Contribute to the Green Careers Youth Board through monthly online and quarterly in-person meetings and supporting the youth-led Green Careers campaign, ensuring young people's voices help shape the project
- Support Work Experiences and Placements
- Support the delivery of In-Work Support and Career Progression
- Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Green Careers
- To support and attend in regular network meeting for partners
- To ensure that the project promotes and reflects equality of opportunity at all levels.
- To ensure that EYST Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and all other relevant policies are implemented.
- Complete Project Admin tasks
- To carry out any other duties that may from time to time be required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Understanding of the issues faced by diverse ethnic minority communities in Wales
Desirable
- At least one year’s experience of working with ethnic minority communities, preferably in Wales.
- Community Engagement Skill
- Ability to work with a range of Stakeholders
- Knowledge of Green careers and sustainability
- Ability to empathise, support and empower clients.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel across Swansea region
- Good IT skills including Email, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, with the ability to adapt to new technology when trained
- Demonstrable commitment to EYST’s Organisational Values of Equality, Social Justice, and Making a Positive Difference
- Commitment to EYST OAR Principles of Ownership, Accountability and Respect
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Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd Dan Hyfforddiant EYST
Disgrifiad Swydd
Teitl Swydd
Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd Dan Hyfforddiant
Oriau Gwaith
35 awr yr wythnos
Tâl
£ 24,479 y flwyddyn
Tymor
Cytundeb 1 blwyddyn Tymor Sefydlog
Yn gyfrifol am
Cleientiaid EYST 16-30 mlwydd oed Abertawe
Yn atebol i
Arweinydd Strategol Tîm Ieuenctid EYST
Lleoliad y Gwaith
Pencadlys EYST Abertawe (Mae angen i’r brosiect hon gael ei chyflwyno wyneb i wyneb)
Nodiadau
- Bydd y swydd yma’n cael ei lywyddu gan EYST ond mae’n rhan o brosiect ehangach wedi’i arwain gan Codi
- Mae angen i’r swydd yma gael ei weinyddu wyneb i wyneb.
- Bydd teithio ar draws rhanbarth Abertawe yn ofynol o fewn y swydd yma.
- Caiff y swydd yma ei ariannu trwy’r rhaglen Llwybrau Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd, sy’n cefnogi pobl ifanc i gael mynediad i gyflogaeth o fewn y sector gwyrdd.
- I fod yn gymwys ar gyfer y cyfle hwn, bydd yn rhaid i ymgeiswyr fod rhwng 18-30 mlwydd oed ar adeg yr apwyntiad, yn unol â gofynion ariannu’r rhaglen. Rydyn ni’n anad dim yn annog ceisiadau gan bobl ifanc sy’n hunaniaethu â bod ag anabledd neu gyflwr iechydol hir-dymor ac/neu’r rheiny o gefndiroedd bydol amrywiaethol, am fod y grwpiau hyn wedi’u tangynrychioli o fewn y sector ar hyn o bryd.
- Bydd yr holl apwyntiadau yn cael eu cynnig ar sail teilyngdod ac yn unol â chyfleoedd cyfartal a deddfwriaethau cyflogaeth priodol.
- Bydd angen gwiriad DBS Uwch ar gyfer y swydd hwn.
- Bydd angen tystiolaeth o’r hawl i weithio.
- Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw 9fed Hydref am 23.59
- Bydd cyfweliadau yn cael eu cynnal ar Ddydd Mercher 14eg Hydref yn Abertawe (cyfweliadau wyneb i wyneb)
- I gael sgwrs anffurfiol ynglyn â’r swydd yma cysylltwch â Helal@eyst.org.uk
Trosolwg Prosiect
Mae EYST yn gyffrous i ymuno â Codi ar eu Prosiect Llwybrau Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd. Bydd y Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect Gyrafoedd Gwyrdd Dan Hyfforddiant yn rhan o’r tîm Llwybrau Gyrafoedd Gwyrdd ond byddant wedi’u seilio yn EYST.
Bydd y Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect Gyrafoedd Gwyrdd Dan Hyfforddiant yn cefnogi’r weinyddiaeth o’r brosiect Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd a’n cefnogi eu cyfoedion a Chyfranogwyr Gyrfaoedd Gwyrdd eraill (16-30 mlwydd oed) yn Abertawe i oresgyn rhwystrau, meithrin hyder, a chaffael sgiliau hanfodol ar
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