The positions are under the Government’s Kickstart Scheme.
Kickstart provides funding to create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term unemployment. Employers of all sizes can apply for funding which covers:
Job Description
Jumpstart is a project that will help people ‘Jump Start’ their home budgeting skills. It will see us organise budget workshops with partners in Llwynhendy 3, Glanymor 4, Tyisha 2, Tyisha 3, Llwynhendy 2, Trimsaran 1 and Bigyn 4. We’ll be working with individuals within the communities to provide them with simple advice and guidance on how to re-evaluate their home finances and show them how to make some changes for good. We’ll make budgeting fun!
The Role and Future
Jump Start will be a simple and easy process in which we can evaluate where a client needs support, and then tailor that support to their individual needs. If they have other needs, then we will refer to a partner within one of the networks that we are in. The client will receive ongoing support to help them improve their finances, tackle isolation, and help them engage more effectively with their community.
Aims
Help organise 7 workshop/events
Help to compile, design and distribute 2 newsletters
Help train 7 volunteers
Help engage with 200 individuals
Help to create and put together 70 Jump Start packs.
We will hold regular appraisals so that we can help you improve your skills, and you will be supported by your line manager.
It is important to note that during COVID-19, some parts of this role will not be able to be carried out, however we will work with you to find safe alternative ways to generate sales.
Responsibilities:
Support the community project and help it develop.
Work in close partnership with other statutory agencies and voluntary organisations
Help the project to identify causes of problems and determining solutions.
Help manage Project/Group Budgets
Help compile reports, provide an administration function
Arrange training for volunteers/staff
Adhere to Grant terms and conditions
Requirements:
Considerable contact with the public and a requirement to attend public events and meetings.
Requirement for frequent evening working and occasional weekend working.
While having a central support base the role requires working flexibly in and from community settings.
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Knowledge of Word, ability to produce reports.
Initiative
Punctual
Reliable
Flexible
Hard working
Highly motivated
Excellent communication skills
No experience necessary
Number of hours per week: 25
Working pattern and contracted hours (including any shift patterns)
Monday to Friday between 9 and 5, some weekend work may be required
Hourly rate of pay National Minimum Wage – Age related 16 to 24
Employability Support:
Mentoring and Coaching following a 6-month development plan,
One2One Performance sessions provided by the Manager every 1-2 weeks,
plus relevant weekly face to face and e-learning mentoring and coaching.
You will also undertake various courses that cover Induction, Employability, and personal skills.
There will be ongoing Branch department mentoring, coaching to develop you further, a 9-5 helpline, and a Kickstart Buddy
Please speak to your work coach if you are interested in this vacancy.
Closing date: 30th June 2021