Youth Club Worker

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Neath; On-site; GBP 800 - 1,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22% pension contribution

Term-time working

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking a Youth Club Worker for Aberdulais Youth Club. The role focuses on delivering diverse activities for young people aged 11–24, while supporting safeguarding and policy adherence within a supportive, team-based setting.

The position offers a fixed-term contract ending 31 March 2027 (funded), with part-time hours (2 hours per week) and opportunities to gain funded qualifications in youth work over 12–24 months.

Qualifications

• No experience required at application stage; willing to complete youth work qualification within two years of starting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety policies.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities for young people aged 11–24.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of activities at the youth club aligned with Citizenship, Art, Sport, Health and Welsh.
• Support young people to co-design, deliver and evaluate services and activities.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and complete relevant paperwork per local authority procedures.
• Attend pre-term meetings and training events to keep knowledge up to date.
• Ensure compliance with policies and contribute to a positive, inclusive youth work environment.

Education

4 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent

National youth work qualification

Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Job description

Youth Club Worker

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term post until 31/03/27 due to Grant Funding

Hours: Part Time 2 hours per week

Location of post: Aberdulais Youth Club

Workstyle : You will work from a fixed workplace

Do you have a passion for working with young people and a genuine desire to make a difference in their lives? Can you be a positive role model that has a knack for creating engaging and exciting activities? If so, we want you to join team NPT as a Youth Club Worker in a Youth Club.

We're not just a workplace - we're a family that's committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where your talents are valued, and your potential is unleashed.

By joining our team, you can:

• Obtain a fully funded L2 and L3 youth and community work qualification over 12 to 24 months.
• Use your shifts towards compulsory placement hours for further health and social care qualifications (course dependant).
• Combine with other/existing employment to supplement your income.
• Open doors to a health and social work career.
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22% pension contribution, term time working, life assurance, employee discount scheme at local at national retailers and comprehensive health and financial wellbeing support. See our 'Reasons to work for NPT' for more information.

See our 'Reasons to work for NPT' for more information.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with young people and colleagues to deliver a range of activities at the youth club. You will need to be highly motivated, organised and have the skill to develop activities in a fun and safe environment that involves young people at all levels. No experience is required at this stage however, the successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant youth work qualification within two years of commencing this role. When this qualification is achieved registration with the Education Workforce Council will be required.

The main duties of the post;

• Deliver projects and activities in line with Citizenship, Art, Sport, Health and Welsh, which includes DoE and youth forums.
• Support young people to become involved in the design, delivery and evaluation of services and activities at the youth club.
• Ensure that local authority policies and procedures are observed in respect to safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety.
• Inform the Worker in Charge of any concerns regarding grievances, complaints, incident and or accidents or safeguarding issues.
• Complete all relevant youth club paperwork in accordance with the local authorities procedures and policies.
• Attend three pre term meetings per year
• Maintain up to date knowledge in the field of Youth and Community Work through undertaking training including the three per term training events.
• Deliver projects and or activities which broaden horizons and promote community cohesion.
• Attend Employment Development Reviews annually and identify training and development needs

You will have experience in/of;

• Working with young people between the ages of 11 - 24 in a variety of settings

Ideally you will have;

• Knowledge of the purposes and principles of the youth work curriculum statement for Wales
• The relevant national youth work qualification required for registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• 4 GCE/GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) before employment commences is mandatory.

Add here any interesting facts about the team/section/Directorate that you think would be relevant.

When this qualification is achieved registration with the Education Workforce Council will be required.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion,