EYST Y-CAP Community Engagement Officer
EYST Y-CAP Community Engagement Officer
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Job Description
The EYST Y-CAP (Youth Community and Anti-Racist Programme) is a dynamic community-rooted programme that supports the delivery of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan (ARWAP) through a targeted youth engagement community advocacy and anti-racism and anti-Islamophobia programme.
Funded by the Welsh Government until March 31st 2027 this provides the unique opportunity to combine engagement and policy to make a really impact both clients and wider society in both the short and long term.
EYST Y-CAP Community Engagement Officer
Job Description
Job Title
Community Engagement Officer
Hours of Work
35 hours per week
Salary
26000 per annum
Tenure
Fixed Term contract until March 31st 2027
Responsible for
EYST Clients
Responsible to
EYST RAP Team Lead
Location of Work
EYST Cardiff
Notes
Travel across South Wales region including regular visits to Swansea and Newport will be required for this role. This role much be completed in person
An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
Evidence of permission to work will be required.
Application can be made through our online application form which can be found in the link below:
If you are having any issues with the form please contact
There will be a two-stage interview process for this recruitment
- Stage one Phone Interview
- Stage Two In Person interview
Deadline for Applications is Monday 7th July at 23:59
Interview date Wednesday 16th July in person in Cardiff
For an informal chat about this role please contact
Aims of the Post
The Project has three main objectives which the successful candidate will support with. The focus for this role will be Community Engagement Advice and Advocacy
1. Youth Engagement Empowerment and Upskilling
2. Community Engagement Advice and Advocacy
3. Challenging Racism and Islamophobia in Institutions
Principal Accountabilities and Main Duties
1. Host weekly community advice and advocacy sessions across Swansea Cardiff and Newport.
2. Address key issues such as housing employability and access to social services for minority ethnic individuals.
3. Facilitate monthly online community engagement sessions to discuss relevant topics promote cross-community dialogue and gather insights.
4. Build networks with minority ethnic communities ensuring inclusivity and tailored support for underserved groups.
community advocates by identifying and training Experts by Experience to engage in broader civic initiatives.
6. To support the delivery of Training sessions as part of the projects targets
7. To support and attend in regular network meeting for partners to attend and share updates and learning and highlight issues
8. To present regular progress reports to funders the EYST Co-directors and EYST Board as required
ensure that the project promotes and reflects equality of opportunity at all levels.
10. To ensure that EYST Safeguarding Data Protection Equal Opportunities and all other relevant policies are implemented.
maintain all administrative and financial records related to the project in accordance with EYST administrative and financial systems.
12. To work with the EYST Co-directors and Board to set and maintain a culture of high professional standards and to deliver best value services.
13. To carry out any other duties that may from time to time be required.
Person Specification (all elements essential)
- At least one years experience of working with clients from ethnic minority communities preferably in Wales.
2. Experience of providing advice and advocacy to clients
3. Understanding of the challenges facing members of ethnic minorities communities in Wales including housing employment and rights
of leading and co-ordinating online engagement sessions
5. Experience of working with partner organisations to build positive and productive networks
6. Ability to feedback findings to key stakeholders
7. Ability to deliver training to external partners
of supporting personal development of clients and volunteers
9. Understanding of Welsh Governments Anti-Racist Action Plan
10. Experience of working with a Team to ensure project targets are achieved
11. Ability to empathise support and empower clients.
12. Able to work independently and with considerable discretion but to seek advice as required
13. Excellent written verbal communication and interpersonal skills
of monitoring projects and recording client support using Client CRM systems
15. In depth understanding and commitment to equal opportunities along with a commitment to contribute to the development of policy and practices in this area
16. Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines and under pressure in a high intensity environment.
17. Ability to travel across South Wales region
18. Good IT skills including Email Powerpoint Word Excel and Remote Working skills (Zoom etc) with the ability to adapt to new technology
19.A commitment to continuous Personal and Professional Development
20. Demonstrable commitment to EYSTs Organisational Values of Equality Social Justice and Making a Positive Difference
21. Commitment to EYST OAR Principles of Ownership Accountability and Respect
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
