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The Venture is proud to be the lead organisation of the North East Wales Meddwl Ymlaen Mind Our Future Project funded by The National Lottery. The Project is co-produced with young people aged 11 - 24 in Wrecsam and Flintshire with a Partnership of statutory and third sector organisations. 

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Anticipated to be funded for 5 years, the Project is currently in its first year and working to establish what it hopes to deliver and achieve during the "delivery phase", 2024 - 2028. 

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The NEW MY MOF team is led by Project Coordinator, Karlos O'Neill, who is joined by Project Officer Arlo Dennis.

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Karlos and Dennis share an office at The Venture and look forward to welcoming people with a "croeso" and a cuppa. 

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Karlos O'Neill

Cydlynydd

Meddwl Ymlaen

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Mind Our Future

Coordinator

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Arlos Dennis

Swyddog 

Prosiect

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Project

Officer

VACANCY

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Senior Youth Engagement Officer


£30 - £35,000. a year – Permanent, full-time


Job description


The Venture is seeking an exceptional Youth Engagement Officer to drive the co-production of our National Lottery-funded “Meddwl Ymlaen – Mind Our Future” project, aimed at improving mental health and well-being for young people in Wrexham and Flintshire.


In this pivotal role, you will empower and amplify the voices of 11-24-year-olds, ensuring their perspectives shape every aspect of the project’s development and delivery.


Main Roles & Responsibilities

 

  • Lead and facilitate the Young Leaders Advisory Board (YLAB), fostering their leadership skills, confidence, and decision-making abilities to actively steer the project.

 

  • Grow and strengthen the diversity of the YLAB through inclusive recruitment strategies and a welcoming environment that celebrates diverse perspectives.

 

  • Provide mentoring, coaching, and personal development opportunities to nurture the YLAB members’ resilience, communication, and problem-solving skills.

 

  • Collaborate with the YLAB to design, implement, and evaluate impactful project activities, workshops, and events that align with the project’s goals.

 

  • Ensure meaningful youth involvement in decision-making processes by advocating for the inclusion of YLAB voices and facilitating opportunities to share their lived experiences.

 

  • Identify and support young people into paid roles within the project, providing mentorship, training, and skill-building opportunities for their personal and professional growth.

 

  • Serve as the designated Safeguarding Lead, implementing robust policies, providing training, and ensuring compliance with child protection best practices in Wales.

 

  • With your exceptional communication skills, passion for youth empowerment, and commitment to co-production, you will play a crucial role in shaping mental health services that truly meet the needs of young people and young adults aged 11 to 24 today and in the future.


Work Location: In person.


Application deadline: 03/06/24


For more information, please email karlos@theventure.wales

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