EYST - Employment Support Officer

Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales (EYST) is an award-winning and unique, beneficiary-led charity supporting ethnic minority young people, individuals and communities across Wales.

EYST Employment Support Officer

Hours: 35 hours a week
Salary: £26,000
Term: Fixed Term till end of Dec 2024 * (please note this funding is contingent on confirmation from the funder)
Location: EYST Swansea (Drop In Centre)

EYST has received funding from Swansea Council as part of the Shared Prosperity Fund* to support individuals into employment, providing a range of support to overcome barriers that face ethnic minority candidates including refugees. (*pending on final approval)

Aims of the Post are to

provide bespoke support based on individual clients needs

identify barriers to employment and find solutions

work closely with partners to meet gaps in provision

support the delivery of the project

“The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion across the UK, of funding for local investment by March 2025. This job is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.”

Note: This is a client facing role, work will need to be completed at their Swansea Drop-In location. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role

Deadline for applications: 23.59, Monday 6th May 2024

Interviews will be held on Monday 13th May

For more information or to apply, click here to visit the EYST recruitment site

For an informal discussion about this role please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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