Youth Support Worker x 2

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Wales is seeking an innovative Youth Worker to engage young people in various activities and support those at risk of educational disengagement. The role involves designing youth work approaches and providing preventative interventions within community contexts. The position offers a supportive work environment and is fixed-term until March 2026.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Design and develop innovative Youth Work approaches.
• Support young people at risk of not achieving qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage young people in opportunities and activities.
• Provide support for young people aged 11-25.

Skills

Youth Work

Community Engagement

Job description

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

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

Location: Various locations available; Cardigan, Aberaeron, Lampeter, and Aberystwyth Youth Centres.

Contract: Fixed term until 31.03.2026 in the first instance.

The post holder will have responsibility to design and develop a range of innovative Youth Work approaches to engage young people throughout Ceredigion into opportunities, activities, and accredited learning. This will involve utilising various youth work methods as appropriate to the needs of the young people to enhance their personal, social, educative, and political development during their transition to adulthood.

The post holder will also be required to provide support and preventative interventions for young people (aged 11-25) who are at risk of not achieving recognised qualifications at 16 and/or joining the Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) cohort. Delivery of these positions can be within Youth Club or community contexts.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note 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, considering 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 needs 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

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