Youth & Community Advocate (Hybrid) for At‑Risk Teens

NPT Pass; Sgwâr Afan; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with

Discounted gym membership

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking a motivated Youth and Community Worker to join our Youth and Community Services team at the Civic Centre in Port Talbot. You will support young people aged 14-18 who are at risk of homelessness with holistic, trauma-informed, needs-led youth work interventions to stabilise housing and wellbeing.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work in partnership with local agencies to improve outcomes for young

Qualifications

• Experience working with 14–18-year-olds in non-formal settings.
• Ability to plan, implement and deliver targeted support for a caseload.
• Experience working with families and other professionals.
• Develop life skills to help young people thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative support to 14–18-year-olds at risk of homelessness.
• Support families to help youths remain at home where possible.
• Develop resources to prevent youth homelessness.
• Work collaboratively with agencies and maintain robust records.

Skills

Youth work experience

Caseload planning

Partnership working

Family engagement

Life skills coaching

Education

National youth work qualification

Job description

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking a motivated Youth and Community Worker to join our Youth and Community Services team at the Civic Centre in Port Talbot. You will support young people aged 14-18 who are at risk of homelessness with holistic, trauma-informed, needs-led youth work interventions to stabilise housing and wellbeing.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work in partnership with local agencies to improve outcomes for young