Youth Voice Lead Worker

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; Barry; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Barry is seeking a Youth Voice Lead Worker responsible for leading youth service projects and implementing participation strategies. The ideal candidate should have experience working with young people and delivering training. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and a competitive salary of £33,869 per annum. Successful applicants will enjoy benefits including enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enrolment onto the Teachers' Pension Scheme

Access to staff benefits

Opportunity to join employee networks

Qualifications

• Experience in various settings for face-to-face engagement with young people.
• Capable of delivering training and facilitating accredited outcomes.
• Ability to record outcomes and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Youth Service Participation Strategy.
• Manage youth voice projects throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

Skills

Experience of face-to-face work with young people

Experience of delivering training

Knowledge of the National Participation Standards

Ability to relate to and supervise young people

Job description

Overview

The Youth Voice Lead Worker will liaise with the wider Youth Service, Democratic Services and our partners to develop and lead in the implementation of a new Youth Service Participation Strategy. Alongside this, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading on new and existing youth voices projects covering the Vale of Glamorgan. This service is managed by the Vale Youth Service and is situated in the Learning and Skills department. In return the successful candidate will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment onto the Teachers' Pension Scheme, hybrid and flexible working, access to staff benefits and the opportunity to join groups such as GLAM LGBTQ+ network for colleagues and allies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a new Youth Service Participation Strategy.
• Lead on new and existing youth voice projects covering the Vale of Glamorgan.

Qualifications

• Experience of face‑to‑face work with young people in a variety of settings.
• Experience of delivering training and accredited outcomes.
• Experience of recording outcomes and report writing.
• Knowledge of the National Participation Standards and the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child).
• Ability to relate to, supervise and form positive relationships with colleagues and young people.
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision.

About the Vale Youth Service

The Vale Youth Service is a part of the Learning and Skills Directorate of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. We support young people aged 11‑25 through informal and non‑formal educational opportunities to help them achieve their full potential. We provide safe environments for young people to enjoy themselves and meet others, feel valued, access information and support, and learn new skills.

Our Values

• Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Pay Details

Youth & Community Support Worker Range – Pt15 £33,869 per annum (£17.60 per hour).

Hours of Work / Working Pattern

Temporary to 31st March 2027. This is a full‑time position consisting of 37 hours per week, 52 weeks. The successful candidate will work their hours between 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, consisting of daytime and evening work and occasional weekend working. This will be undertaken flexibly through working hours.

Main Place of Work

Office based at the Civic Offices, Barry, but working throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

Temporary Reason

This is temporary employment due to grant funding.