Assistant Engagement Officer - Weekends

Job Reference

AEO-IPS-0226

YMCA Trinity
- Ipswich. The role will be working with young people on our Ipswich Sites.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive? Join YMCA Trinity Group as an Assistant Engagement Officer and play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for young residents.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Accommodation team, where you’ll help deliver engagement and intervention programmes tailored to the needs of young people. Working closely with Project Workers, you’ll plan activities and provide one-to-one support that encourages personal growth and independence.

If you are looking for a job that can make a significant difference in the lives of young people, this may be the position for you.

• High standard of communication, people and organisational skills
• Proven ability to use IT software including Microsoft Office and online databases
• Ability to work within a reactive environment and stay calm when under pressure
• Able to work evenings and weekends, including public holidays on a rota basis.

16 hours over weekends

Annual salary £10,158.72 (£12.21 per hour)

• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
• Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme).
• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
• Supported induction, ongoing ‘on the job learning’, regular supervisions and internal progression opportunities
• Commitment to work life balance

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact our Accommodation Manager Lindsey Bartlett on or e-mail Lindsey

Applications will be assessed as received; therefore, if we fill the role sooner than expected we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Early application is strongly advised.

YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

YMCA Trinity Group welcome job applications from all. Should you require a reasonable adjustment request to apply for a vacancy, please do not hesitate to contact us. Applications are assessed fairly against relevant Job Description s. Unless stated otherwise, we require all candidates to complete our online application form in full, to be formally considered for a role. CVs are not considered as an application, merely an expression of interest.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.

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YMCA Trinity Group welcome job applications from all. In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.