Community Coordinator

Salary: £30,559 - £32,654 pro rata

Hours per week: 25 hours

Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months

Interview date: Wednesday 9 April & Friday 11 April 2025

Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures

Join our Community Connecting team and become an integral part of enriching the lives of young people aged between 16 - 18 not in education, employment or training.

As a NEET Community Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in promoting a sense of belonging within the community and supporting this cohort of young people to become more employable under the Starting Out delivery theme. This aims to help younger adults to make a good start to working life in early adulthood in order to achieve outcomes of longer-term healthy living and general well-being, and increase chances of a sustained working career, resilience against unemployment and economic downturn, and increase individuals' ability to earn sufficient income to progress in personal and family life and contributing to communities.

You're aim will be to support our customers to develop life skills, build resilience, support identity, emotional wellbeing, self-esteem and inclusion. This support would be provided in the person's own home, working towards accessing the community, travel, further education, volunteering and community inclusion

We're seeking candidates who are patient and can creatively engage with young people, who understand the importance of relevant legislation and guidance in safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable individuals. Experience in supporting individuals who are not in education, employment or training is crucial as well as having strong communication skills, a dedication to safeguarding, empathy for social inclusion, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential qualities for this role.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Marnie Kemp, Team Leader, at Marnie.Kemp@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01722 432420.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

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