ASSISTANT YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER - DIGITAL

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to youth development in the vibrant city of Cardiff. As an Assistant Youth Support Worker, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of young people through innovative Digital Youth Work practices. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a passionate team, engage with diverse communities, and make a real impact in the lives of youth. Cardiff Youth Service values creativity, flexibility, and the empowerment of young people, ensuring they have a voice in shaping their services. If you're enthusiastic about youth work and technology, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying the benefits of a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible work patterns

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering sustainable services to young people.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with youth.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a flexible digital Youth Work programme.
• Engage with young people to motivate participation in activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Digital Technologies

Youth Work Methodologies

Education

Qualification by the Education Workforce Council

Job description

Salary: T00 HRLY £23,496 - £39,459

About The Service

Cardiff Youth Service are seeking to recruit Assistant Youth Support Workers to develop and support our Digital Youth Work model.

We are committed to developing an evidential basis for Youth Work to thrive in the communities of Cardiff. Demonstrating impact and showcasing the positive journeys of young people is essential. We have actively embraced technology and understanding the various safe spaces that young people inhabit is an essential part of our work.

Cardiff Youth Service is a forward-thinking organisation that is looking to continue to set standards in Youth Work practice and co-produce Youth Work programmes with young people. Cardiff is a Child Friendly City and young people's rights form a focus of our work with young people. We will seek to develop young people's capacity to engage in a variety of services and establish governance structures where young people become active citizens shaping the service, provision, programmes and projects that they participate in.

This is an exciting time to join Cardiff Council Youth Service with an opportunity to develop a service that can support young people and provide provision that is innovative and creative, placing young people at the centre of its development.

We are looking for keen, enthusiastic and driven individuals who are keen to develop strength based Digital Youth Work practice.

We support the learning and development of individuals through leadership and management development opportunities whilst actively involving staff in learning, coaching and mentoring that enables the continuous professional development of the service.

About the Job

Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer:

• JNC terms and conditions
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible work patterns
• Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.

This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our website www.cardiffyouthservices.wales talking about why Cardiff is the place to be.

Cardiff Youth Service are seeking to establish locality teams to support Youth Work and Wider Youth Support Services within the communities of Cardiff. The new structure seeks to create a locality model that is built on partnership working and collaborative practice.

This is a multi-disciplinary role in which the post holder will be required to undertake a range of Youth Work methodologies, including; open access Youth Work, detached and outreach work and curriculum based delivery.

You will be a key team practitioner and set standards for Assistant Youth Support Work practice.

You will form part of the Digital Youth Work delivery team and support the co-production of planning, delivery and evaluation of digital Youth Work practice with young people.

The post holder will be required to work three evenings a week and occasional weekends.

The Assistant Youth Support Worker in the Digital Youth Work Team will be required to support the delivery of a flexible and adaptable digital Youth Work programme.

What We Are Looking For From You

Any applicants need to comply with current qualification and registration outlined by the Education Workforce Council.

The successful candidates will have the passion and drive to delivering an excellent sustainable service to our young people, communities and wider service partners.

The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with young people and motivate them to participate in activities and events.

You will have a proven track record of working collaboratively and as part of a team as well as on own initiative.

You will have experience of supporting co-produced work with young people in a variety of digital technologies as well as developing a flexible approach to supporting young people's needs.

You will become a key part of the Youth Service team and have an active role in supporting the delivery of a digital model that seeks to support the best outcomes for young people.

Additional Information

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.

This role is part-time at 9 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:

• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:

• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice

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