ASSISTANT YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER (INCLUSIVE)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Cardiff Youth Service as an Assistant Youth Support Worker, where you will support inclusive youth programs and engage with young people. This part-time role offers flexible work patterns and a chance to make a positive impact in the community. Cardiff, known for its vibrant city life and beautiful surroundings, is the perfect place to develop your skills in youth work.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible work patterns

Access to pension fund

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to establish relationships with young people.
• Experience in collaborative work and adapting to young people's needs.
• Understanding of inclusive engagement methods.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, delivery, and evaluation of Youth Work programs.
• Work evenings and weekends based on provision needs.
• Deliver flexible, adaptable Youth Work in an inclusive setting.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Qualification as per Education Workforce Council

Job description

ASSISTANT YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER (INCLUSIVE)

Salary: T00 HRLY £24,786 - £40,749

About The Service
Cardiff Youth Service is seeking to recruit Assistant Youth Support Workers to develop and support our Inclusive provisions within the Locality Youth Work model.

We are committed to building an evidential basis for Youth Work to thrive in Cardiff communities. Demonstrating impact and showcasing young people's positive journeys is essential. We embrace technology and understand the various safe spaces inhabited by young people.

Cardiff Youth Service is forward-thinking, aiming to set standards in Youth Work practice and co-produce programmes with young people. As a Child Friendly City, young people's rights are central to our work. We aim to develop young people's capacity to engage in various services and establish governance structures where they actively shape the services and programs they participate in.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cardiff Council Youth Service, supporting young people through innovative and creative provisions that place them at the center of development.

We seek keen, enthusiastic, and driven individuals eager to develop strength-based Youth Work practice.

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, offers vibrant city life and easy access to the scenic South Wales coastline and countryside. Working here provides opportunities to develop sector-leading practices supporting diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About the job
Cardiff is often ranked among the best UK cities to live in. Join us to discover what we offer:

• JNC terms and conditions
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible work patterns
• Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund, part of the LGPS, offering a secure and flexible pension plan

Visit our website www.cardiffyouthservices.wales to learn why Cardiff is the place to be.

Cardiff Youth Service is establishing locality teams to support Youth Work and Wider Youth Support Services within communities. The new structure emphasizes partnership working and collaborative practice.

This is an exciting chance to join a service that puts individuals at the heart of its work.

You will be part of a locality Youth Work team supporting planning, delivery, and evaluation of Youth Work with young people in inclusive provisions.

The role requires working evenings and weekends based on provision needs.

You will support the delivery of flexible, adaptable Youth Work programs in an inclusive setting.

What We Are Looking For From You
Applicants must meet current qualification and registration requirements outlined by the Education Workforce Council.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, able to quickly establish positive relationships with young people and motivate participation.

Experience working collaboratively and independently, supporting co-produced work with young people, and adapting to their needs is essential.

An understanding of inclusive methods of engaging with young people is required.

Additional information
Grade: T00 6 (£23,825 per annum)

This post is subject to DBS Enhanced checks.

It is part-time, working 3 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The salary is based on 37 hours/week and will be pro-rata accordingly.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are priorities. We are committed to ensuring the safety of children and vulnerable adults and will take appropriate safeguarding actions.

Applications are accepted in both English and Welsh; Welsh applications will not be treated less favorably.

Please note, CVs are not accepted. When completing the application, refer to the guidance documents on our website, including application guidance, behavioural competency framework, and others.

Additional resources include the Employee Charter, Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy, and Privacy Notice.

Attachments include the Job Description & Person Specification.