Senior Youth Worker

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Bridgend is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to manage a youth centre and provide open access support to young people. The candidate will oversee a team of youth workers and ensure services align with youth needs, adhering to the Youth Work Strategy for Wales. The role requires a valid driving license, evening and weekend availability, and the ability to communicate in Welsh. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing youth work and team leadership.
• Understanding of the Youth Work Strategy for Wales.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage a youth centre to provide support to young people.
• Ensure the delivery of services that meet young people's needs.
• Work in various settings including street-based services.

Skills

Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh

Team management

Driving license

Job description

Senior Youth Worker

Job description

2 hours per week

Term Time

An exciting opportunity has been created within Youth Support to provide open access support to young people of Bridgend.

The successful candidate will manage one of our youth centres within the county, managing a team of youth workers and ensuring the delivery of a needs led provision that meets the needs of young people in line with the five aims identified in the Youth Work Strategy for Wales.

The posts may involve a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 evenings per week and the occasional weekend work. It is desirable for the post holders to possess a full valid driving license.

The post holder will be expected to work in a variety of settings including street based as service needs dictate.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Weekend Working is a requirement of this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 07 January 2025

Shortlisting Date: 08 January 2025

Interview Date: 15 January 2025

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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