Senior Youth and Family Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in Caerphilly is seeking a Senior Youth and Family Worker to support young people and families across the borough. This full-time, fixed-term role involves building relationships with youth aged 8-25 and creating programs for engagement and development. The ideal candidate holds a Youth and Community Work Degree and has experience in youth work. The position offers a competitive salary range of £35,412 - £38,220 along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Must have a Youth and Community Work Degree or related qualification.
• Knowledge of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Experience in Youth Work or associated field.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people aged 8-25.
• Develop innovative ways to engage families from various backgrounds.
• Work in partnership with young people, their families, and community groups.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Innovative program development

Relationship building

Education

Youth and Community Work Degree or related qualification

Job description

We are recruiting a Senior Youth and Family Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 30th September 2026 Location: Various Locations across the Borough Team: Youth Service This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £35,412 - £38,220 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team in designated areas within the Caerphilly County Borough.

The post holder will build trusting relationships with young people aged 8-25 to provide opportunities for learning, developing skill and personal growth.

They will develop innovative ways to engage families from a variety of backgrounds, including those considered as hard to reach and will also develop programmes that provide purposeful, educational and outcome focussed activities, working in partnership with young people, their families, community groups and other providers.

The successful candidate will be expected to work 3 evenings and occasional weekends.

For the role, we ask that you have: A Youth and Community Work Degree or related qualification (Community Development, Early Years, Education etc). Knowledge and understanding of United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The ability to engage young people in a variety of initiatives.

Experience in Youth Work or Associated Field.

The post holder is required to have access to their own vehicle and drive a leased / Council vehicle to transport service users regularly throughout the working week.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Harris on 01443 863125 or email Harrim5caerphilly.gov.uk

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