Youth Engagement Partner

Tai Pawb; Merthyr Tydfil; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Tai Pawb is seeking a Youth Engagement Partner to help shape and deliver our youth engagement programme in Merthyr Tydfil. The role is on-site at Calon Las Youth Service and includes evening working to engage young people in a range of activities.

You will report to the Senior Youth Engagement Partner and work with a team of Partners and external agencies to encourage participation and build lasting community relationships.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Youth Work Qualification OR Level 2 Youth Work Qualification with willingness to complete Level 3 within 12 months.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Role requires evening work and on-site activity at Calon Las Youth Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and shape the youth engagement programme for local communities.
• Create and run a range of youth engagement activities.
• Collaborate with tenants, partners and other agencies to promote participation and positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Event planning

Project planning

Facilitation

Partnership working

Education

Level 3 Youth Work Qualification

Level 2 Youth Work Qualification

Job description

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Youth Engagement Partner

Location:Merthyr Tydfil

Salary:£27,946 to £28,834 Pro Rata (Appointment to bottom of Band)

Contract Type:Part Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours of work: 22.5hrs(18hrs – 4 Day Week)

Are you passionate about working with our younger generation to discover their potential?

If so, we would love you to come and join our amazing mutual!

The role will be based on-site at our Calon Las Youth Service and will include evening working.

As a Youth Engagement Partner, you’ll contribute to shaping and delivering our youth engagement programme to our local communities. You’ll also be responsible for the creation and delivery of a range of youth engagement activities.

You will report to our Senior Youth Engagement Partner and will work alongside a team of fellow Partners and other agencies to encourage young people’s participation, providing a range of opportunities for growth and development whilst creating lasting positive relationships.

Our ideal candidate shares our mutual values and is passionate about working in partnership with tenants and our wider communities. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator – someone who is warm, compassionate, and approachable, with a sense of humour. You’ll be confident in working alongside a range of audiences, tailoring your approach, and be able to facilitate discussion.

You can speak from the heart and are driven by seeing young people and communities thrive. You’ll have bucketloads of initiative and are a great event organiser with excellent project planning skills.

Due to regulatory requirements, you must have a Level 3 Youth Work Qualification OR hold a minimum of a Level 2 Youth Work qualification to apply for this role and be willing to complete a Level 3 Youth Work course within your first 12 months in post.

Please be aware that due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 29 th October 2026 at 14:00.

Merthyr Valleys Homes reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high number of sufficient applications arereceived prior to the closing date.

Quick Summary

Fixed-term

£27,946-£28,834 Pro Rata (Appointment at the bottom of the band)