Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families on the Isle of Wight?
Our staff are our most important asset, we simply couldn’t do what we do without them! Details of all paid and voluntary roles that are available within the Isle of Wight Youth Trust are placed on this page. All appointments at the Isle of Wight Youth Trust are subject to a DBS check.
Current Vacancies:
Fundraising & Communications Coordinator
We are seeking to appoint an individual with a proven track record in building effective relationships, whose communications skills and experience will help to raise awareness of the Youth Trust’s work and, in turn, develop our corporate and community fundraising. We’re looking for someone with an outgoing personality, great people skills, as well as drive, initiative, and determination.
Purpose: To work with our Head of Fundraising & Income Generation, and Senior Leadership Team to raise our profile on the Island, in turn developing successful fundraising partnerships and raising income.
Experience: We are seeking an individual with experience working within fundraising and communications (or able to demonstrate relevant transferable skills), stakeholder engagement, networking, and corporate partnership development. You should be an outcome driven individual who understands the needs of the charity and the children and young people who we support.
How to apply: If you want to join our dedicated team, please visit our recruitment portal to view the full job description and person specification and apply, submitting both your CV and a full covering letter. It is essential that you outline how you meet the requirements of the post against the person specification in your covering letter. Applications not made via the Youth Trust recruitment portal, or incorrectly submitted will not be considered. If you have any issues with uploading your documents please contact recruitment@iowyouthtrust.co.uk
Contract type: Fixed Term – 1 year + (to extend to 2 years + if costs covered/funding allows)
Hours: 30-37.5hours (4-5 days) to be negotiated
Salary: £28,931-£31,070 FTE (pro-rated)
Applications close: Monday 21st April 2025 at 12pm
Interview date: Tuesday 29th/Wednesday 30th April 2025
As part of our robust clinical and therapeutic practice we are seeking a skilled and experienced clinical supervisor to support a team of qualified counsellors/therapists/practitioners and wellbeing staff compliant with the BACP Ethical Framework
Purpose: Working alongside our Clinical Lead to offer regular clinical supervision as reflective practice sessions to counsellors, and risk management support for children and young people disclosing safeguarding concerns. You will be a joint DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) and confident to escalate both clinical risk to Tier 3 or emergency mental health crisis services and Safeguarding risks into the MASH Team.
Experience: We are seeking a qualified counsellor, with strong experience in clinical supervision and risk management.
How to apply: If you want to join our dedicated team, please view the full job description and person specification and apply via the recruitment portal, submitting both your CV and a full covering letter. It is essential that you outline how you meet the requirements of the post against the person specification in your covering letter. Applications not made via the Youth Trust recruitment portal, or incorrectly submitted will not be considered. If you have any issues with uploading your documents please contact recruitment@iowyouthtrust.co.uk
Contract type: Fixed Term – until 31/3/26
Hours: 10-15 hour per week to be negotiated
Salary: £42,016 FTE (pro-rated)
Applications close: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 12pm
We are now accepting applications for Child Counselling student placements. However – please note we will only accept applications from those studying for Level 5 in counselling or above, and this placement is for those training to work with 5-11 year olds only. We are seeking applications from student counsellors, who have completed, or are completing their Level 5 in Counselling, to deliver high quality therapy sessions to children between the ages of 5-11. Supported by skilled clinical supervision and outstanding leadership, you will:
- Deliver face-to-face counselling sessions to children and young people living on the Isle of Wight
- Carry out counselling assessments to individual children and young people and support signposting and referral to the most appropriate service
- Demonstrate outcomes and evaluation of success and achievements through therapy
- Work holistically with parent/families as appropriate. Placements are usually for 1 year, but may be flexible
To apply for a placement, please upload your CV and a short cover letter to our Recruitment Portal. Applications close 14th April 2025. Any questions, please email recruitment@iowyouthtrust.co.uk
Are you a young Islander aged 14-25 and interested in campaigning for change for young people?
Every young person is welcome to join the Taskforce. It is a great way of improving confidence and self-esteem. By volunteering you will enhance your CV and the experience gained can also be used to help achieve Duke of Edinburgh awards.
The Taskforce meets in Newport at the Youth Trust Offices at least once a month, on a weekday evening. At Taskforce meetings we talk about issues facing young Islanders and explore ways of creating positive change for young Islanders – as well as eating pizza!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Taskforce please complete this form to register your interest or email taskforce@iowyouthtrust.co.uk to find out more.
If you are 18+ and would like to volunteer for the Youth Trust, please go to our Volunteer page to find out more. We have opportunities across a wide variety of roles.
