Welsh Language Support Worker - Maternity Cover

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Hawthorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Welsh Language Support Worker to strengthen Welsh language development. The role involves planning bilingual sessions for families, creating resources, and promoting language use at home. Ideal candidates will have experience in community settings, strong interpersonal skills, and confidence in digital tools. A Level 3 qualification in CCPLD or equivalent is required. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in fostering language-rich environments for young children.

Qualifications

• Experience developing or using bilingual (Welsh-English) materials.
• Intermediate level Welsh or willing to train to achieve this level.
• Commitment to inclusion and understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging bilingual parent-child sessions.
• Create accessible bilingual content for families.
• Ensure resources and events are inclusive and accessible.

Skills

Experience working with families and/or young children

Ability to plan and deliver interactive sessions

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Confidence using digital tools and platforms

Education

CCPLD Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Zoom

Canva

Social media platforms

Job description

Welsh Language Support Worker - Maternity Cover

Job description
Early Years Wales are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Welsh Language Development Support to help our Welsh work across Wales.Purpose of the roleTo strengthen Welsh language development in the early years by engaging families through accessible, inclusive, and creative bilingual initiatives. The Welsh Language Support Worker will lead on the delivery of bilingual resources, parent-child sessions (both face to face and online), and community campaigns that empower families to use Welsh at home, promote language equity, and contribute to a supportive, language-rich environment for young children. Some Welsh language resource development might be required, working with our Welsh team and marketing team to add innovative or updated resources.Main Duties Programme Delivery & Family Engagement:Plan and deliver engaging bilingual parent-child sessions, workshops, and play-based events across Wales. Lead on bilingual initiatives to promote daily Welsh use in the home. Develop and share bilingual resources including book packs, rhyme sheets, and activity guides to support home learning. Promote Welsh language apps and tools tailored to different age groups and family needs.Resource Development & Digital Content:Create accessible bilingual content for families, including videos, social media posts, and newsletters. Design themed initiatives that encourage families to explore Welsh language materials together. Produce downloadable resources, activity sheets, recorded sessions and similar opportunities to promote the use of Welsh.Inclusion & Equity: Ensure all resources and events are inclusive and accessible for families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Tailor approaches to support communities with historically low exposure to the Welsh language. Celebrate and promote cultural diversity while embedding Welsh language learning.Track participation, resource uptake, and online engagement across all activities. Collect feedback, testimonials, and case studies from families to evaluate impact and inform future planning. Share success stories and good practice through reports, digital platforms, and stakeholder updates.Experience Essential: Experience working with families and /or young children in a community, childcare, playwork, or educational setting. Proven ability to plan and deliver interactive sessions, workshops, or events for parents and / or children. Experience developing or using bilingual (Welsh-English) materials and promoting Welsh language use. Confidence using digital tools and platforms (e.g. Zoom, Canva, social media) to engage families and create content.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of people. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Intermediate level Welsh or willing to train to achieve this level through CPD opportunities and/or peer to peer support.Desirable: Commitment to inclusion and an understanding of how to engage families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds. Experience of partnership working with external organisations (e.g. libraries, health visitors, community centres) Experience creating bilingual content (e.g. newsletters, video scripts, social media posts). Experience evaluating projects through feedback, testimonials, or simple reporting tools. Familiarity with Welsh Government priorities on early years, Welsh language promotion, or family learning. Understanding of early childhood development and the importance of language-rich environments.QualificationsCCPLD Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Equivalent qualifications can include (but are not limited to) playwork, education support roles, youthwork, social work, working with children and families in community settings etc. We are looking for someone confident and committed to support children and families with learning Welsh.