Trainee Green Careers Project Support Officer

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 [email protected]

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

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 years’ 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

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 [email protected]

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 gyfer gyrfaoedd sy’n canolbwyntio ar gynaliadwyedd, hydwythedd hinsoddol, ac adferiad amgylcheddol.

Bydd y swydd yma’n cefnogi’r weinyddiaeth o’n cefnogaeth cyflogaeth presenol trwy ddatblygu cyflogadwyedd a sgiliau gwyrdd sy’n unioni â’r economi gwyrdd sydd ar dwf a’n cyfrannu tuag at ostwng allyriadau carbon, adfer natur, a hyrwyddo addasiad hinsoddol.

Mae’r swydd yn galw am unigolyn gweithgar sy’n frwdfrydig i ddysgu, yn gefnogol ac â chanolbwynt ar waith Tîm , gyda dull cynhwysol er mwyn galluogi pobl ifanc, ehangu eu cyflogadwyedd, a’u hwyluso nhw i fedru cyfrannu tuag at ddyfodol mwy cynaliadwy. Bydd y swydd yn