Empower Youth: Employment Hub Engagement Worker

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is recruiting for a Youth Worker within the Youth Employment Hub based in Barry. You will provide 1:1 and group support to young people aged 16–25 who are unemployed or facing barriers to education, training or employment, using a relationship-based approach.

Hours are 23 per week, across core delivery days, with travel to community locations. You will work with Jobcentre Plus Coaches and partners to help young people develop action plans, build confidence and

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with young people in a variety of setting
• Qualified in Youth and Community Work Level 3 or above
• Registration with the EWC as a Youth Support Worker or Youth Worker
• Experience providing 1:1 and/or group support to young people
• Knowledge of issues/barriers affecting progression into employment, education and training
• Ability to build positive, professional and non-judgemental relationships with disengaged young people
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating youth work interventions
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the ability to respond to safeguarding concerns
• Ability to identify goals, develop action plans and achieve positive outcomes
• Ability to work with partner organisations in a multi-agency environment
• Good organisational, communication and ICT skills
• Ability to plan and deliver a balanced programme of activities

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support to help young people identify barriers and develop personalised action plans
• Support progression toward employment, education, training, volunteering or work experience
• Collaborate with Jobcentre Plus Youth Work Coaches and Hub partners to connect young people with appropriate support
• Maintain accurate records and monitor young people’s progress and outcomes
• Deliver practical and accredited activities as part of the hub programme
• Travel to community locations across the Vale of Glamorgan as required

Skills

Youth work experience

EWC registration

1:1 and group support

Safeguarding knowledge

Record keeping

Relationship-based work

Interagency collaboration

Education

Youth and Community Work Level 3+

Job description

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is recruiting for a Youth Worker within the Youth Employment Hub based in Barry. You will provide 1:1 and group support to young people aged 16–25 who are unemployed or facing barriers to education, training or employment, using a relationship-based approach.

Hours are 23 per week, across core delivery days, with travel to community locations. You will work with Jobcentre Plus Coaches and partners to help young people develop action plans, build confidence and