Youth Worker

Ceredigion County Council; Penmorfa; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council is seeking a Youth Worker to join the Community Youth Work and Prevention Team in Ceredigion, designing, developing and coordinating innovative youth work and prevention approaches for 11-25 year olds within the community and across the county.

You will support structured activity programmes, engage with NEETs, provide centre-based and outreach youth work, and may need to drive minibuses after training and holding a full UK driving licence for at least two years.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or community development.
• Ability to coordinate activities across settings.
• Willingness to undergo DBS check and driving-related training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting structured activity programmes.
• Post-16 support for NEETs.
• Employment or Training (NEET) support.
• Centre-based youth work and drop-in provisions.
• Detached/mobile outreach and pop-up youth work.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver interventions in the community.
• Support the Youth Service strategy with open access provisions across the county.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in Ceredigion Community Youth Work and Prevention Team. The successful applicant will have the responsibility to design, develop and coordinate a range of innovative Youth Work and Prevention approaches for young people aged 11-25 within a specific community and throughout Ceredigion.

The main duties will include:

• Supporting structured activity programmes
• Post-16 support i.e. engaging with those that are/ at risk of becoming Not in Education
• Employment or Training (NEET)
• Centre-based support i.e. Youth Club/ Youth Centre and drop in provisions
• Detached/mobile outreach
• Pop up youth work

The Youth Worker will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering interventions and support in the community. They will also be responsible to support the Youth Service strategy in providing robust, targeted and open access provisions, including centre based youth work, and holiday programmes throughout the county in partnership with key statutory and voluntary stakeholders.

You will be required to drive minibuses (8-16 seater). You must be willing to undertake the relevant training to do this and hold a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

Job Description and Person Specification https://hreforms.ceredigion.gov.uk/ufs/jdps/REQ106980_v2.pdf

Team Ceredigion Information Pack https://pack.careers.ceredigion.gov.uk/

Get in touch

For any questions, please contact Gwenllian Morris on 07974023898 or [e-mail]

Note: We reserve the right to extend 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, and take into account 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.

For more details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the full job description on the Ceredigion County Council careers website.