Inclusion and Engagement Manager – Youth Connect South West

Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council
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Location: Bath
Job Description:

YCSW is a young people’s charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.

Role

Inclusion and Engagement Manager – a key role for someone who understands the realities of working with young people facing complex challenges and can use that experience to oversee services, people, and safeguarding with confidence.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee delivery managers working across our Alternative Education provision
  • Support and develop a passionate team
  • Ensure high-quality, safe, and inclusive support
  • Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer, supporting strong safeguarding practice
  • Work with schools, local authorities, and partners to improve outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

  • Significant experience supporting young people with complex needs (for example SEMH, trauma, disengagement, safeguarding)
  • Background in social work, youth work, targeted support services or pastoral care
  • Experience shaping or delivering services for vulnerable young people
  • Experience managing and supporting others, including delivery managers
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge, including confidence acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer (DDSO/DDSL)

Safeguarding Statement

YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks. As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.

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Posted: June 18th, 2026