Our Third Inclusive Job Fair Welcomes Job Seekers from Across the City

On 14th November we held our third inclusive job fair with Brighton Chamber. At the event job seekers from a range of ethnically diverse communities could meet local employers. TDC workers were on hand to translate into Arabic and Ukrainian. Amazing refreshments were provided by Stand Up for Ukraine. 

The event was free to attend, with free workshops on CV writing and using Linked In. 

Employers and trainers from Brighton and Hove buses, Brighton Dome, Sussex Police and many more had stalls and were available to chat to attendees. People could also find out more about TDC support available from Social Prescribing and Health Inclusivity Projects. 

"The event went well. I interpreted for and spoke to ten different people about their search for local employment."

Maryna Kirpikova
Senior Engagement Worker

Our Youth Bus: Youth Work Week 2023

This week on the TDC blog we're marking Youth Work Week. The theme is Youth Work in Every Place and Space.

George Grant-Mills is one of our youth workers, working on the Youth Bus

The newly introduced Brighton streets Youth Bus has been a huge hit since it was introduced during the summer break.

In areas where there may not be youth services or where antisocial behaviour may be prevalent, The Youth Bus offers a setting where youth workers can interact with young people.

Young people can enjoy games, sports, and crafts. or a spot to relax, have a bite to eat, and listen to music. Group conversations and one-on-one work can also take place on the bus.

We're out and about weekly in Brighton and Hove. View our timetable and follow us on Instagram for any updates on location changes.

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Youth Work in Schools: Youth Work Week 2023

Every day this week, we are marking Youth Work Week 2023, focussing on Youth Work in every place and space.

Rachael Sergeant delivers our youth work in Longhill School 

Working in Longhill High School once a week is a wonderful way to extend our youth service offer to young people where they are in the community.

I work with young people in school in many different ways, sometimes supporting young people in a one to one setting, offering them youth work support to help them access learning. I might hold a group session to work on topics such as wellbeing, mental health, bullying or other needs that young people have in school. Having a youth worker in the corridors to help young people who are struggling and make sure they feel included in school life is essential in a city where we believe everyone has a right to accessible education.

Inclusion staff at the school say that having a youth worker settle one individual can have a positive effect on a friendship group and therefore a ripple effect through the whole year. I look forward to supporting more young people learn and thrive in 2024.

Turnaround Project: Youth Work Week 2023

Every day this week, we are marking Youth Work Week 2023, focussing on Youth Work in every place and space.

Grace Martin delivers our Turnaround Project.

Turnaround is a national run programme that aims to support young people from 10 - 17 with 1-2-1 support.

This is early diversionary work and aims to stop young people from re-offending. This project is held in a  partnership with Brighton and Hove Youth Justice Service (YJS). This intervention lasts from 3-12 months and generates a service that provides Youth Work as well as Community Navigation.

A vital part of my role is sign posting to other services 1-2-1 wellbeing sessions: taking young people to local youth clubs, boxing gyms, the Youth Employment Service (YES), as well as, personally providing 1-2-1 weekly support. I aim to meet young people in their preferred location across Brighton and Hove meaning that my work needs to be attentive and appropriate. The Youth Work that is undertaken is explored in different conversations, locations, and, variations which is not beholden too a specific time or place. That's why at TDC we are proud to promote the idea of Youth Work in any space or place and we are successful in that with our variety of projects that we run across the city.

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