Cynnydd Youth Engagement Worker

Neath Port Talbot Council; Clyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales seeks a Cynnydd Youth Engagement Worker to improve young people's engagement in education. Responsibilities include building relationships, delivering interventions, and a multi-agency approach to support at-risk youth. Candidates should have a Youth Work qualification or equivalent and experience working with young people. The position offers a competitive benefits package including a generous pension contribution and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible working schemes

22.4% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 32 days after 5 years

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Exclusive discounts at local retailers

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Youth Work or equivalent required.
• Experience working with young people who have complex additional learning needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with young people to build positive relationships.
• Delivering interventions to address disengagement and behavioral issues.
• Adopting a multi-agency approach to support young people and families.

Skills

Youth and community work

Building relationships

Multi-agency collaboration

Engagement strategies

Education

Youth Work qualification or equivalent

Level 4 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Cynnydd Youth Engagement Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with children and young people to improve their engagement in education. They will hold a caseload, plan, facilitate, monitor and evaluate a range of interventions to support the needs of children and young people in a strengths-based person-centred approach. This post will target children and young people most at risk of disengagement from education and therefore, by association, be at the highest risk of becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET).

Responsibilities

• Engaging with young people in order to build positive relationships in a school setting.
• Delivering a range of interventions to address areas of concern, linked to disengagement and behavioural needs.
• Adopting a multi-agency approach to best support the young people and their families.

About you / Qualifications

This post requires a formal qualification e.g. a Youth Work qualification or equivalent. If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you. We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:

• Youth and community worker.
• Level 4 Teaching Assistant.
• Roles that include working with young people who have complex additional learning needs.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues\' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there\'s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and for armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

Barod i ddechrau? Dechreuwch eich taith gydag Addysgwyr Cymru heddiw.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years\' service (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.