Team Manager – Youth Work and Engagement

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Penmorfa, Aberaeron; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local council in Wales seeks a Team Manager for Youth Work and Engagement to lead a vibrant team supporting young people's development. The role involves managing programs, overseeing a significant grant, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a passion for youth work and experience in leadership roles. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive annual leave allowance

Pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution

Lifestyle savings

Employee health and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Experience in leading community or youth programs is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Youth Work and Engagement team.
• Oversee Children and Communities Grant strategic planning.
• Develop youth work programs across schools and communities.

Skills

Leadership

Youth Work Program Development

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Team Manager – Youth Work and Engagement

Ceredigion County Council’s Youth Service is a vibrant and forward-thinking team committed to supporting young people’s personal, social and educational development. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Youth Work and Engagement team and help shape the future of youth services in Ceredigion.

This is a key leadership role within the Through Age and Wellbeing model, supporting integrated, person-centred services across the county. You’ll manage a team of passionate youth workers, support staff and volunteers delivering targeted and universal youth work in schools and communities.

You’ll also be the lead officer for the Children and Communities Grant (approx. £2.5m), overseeing strategic planning, monitoring and reporting to Welsh Government, and ensuring funding is used innovatively to support children, families and communities.

As Team Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop youth work programmes including school-based support, children’s rights and participation, digital youth work and Welsh language provision.
• Represent the Council at local, regional and national youth work forums.
• Work collaboratively across departments and with external partners to deliver high-impact services.
• Support the delivery of national priorities including the Youth Work Strategy, Youth Engagement and Progression Framework, and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about youth work, strategic leadership, and making a real difference in the lives of young people across Ceredigion.

Our offer to you

We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.

More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found here.

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting childrenand adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles withinourorganisationrequireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Porth Cymorth Cynnar – Community Wellbeing and Learning

We provide early help, prevention and intervention services to a range of groups and individuals across the County. Our aim is to identify need and offer support before issues and concerns become too great and more formal intervention is needed. Our key functions include:

• Lifelong Learning and Skills
• Leisure & Wellbeing
• Early Intervention Services
• Support and Prevention Services
• Ceredigion Pupil Referral Unit

Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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