Cardiff Youth Service are seeking to recruit Youth Support Workers to develop and support our Welsh Language Locality Youth Work model.
We are committed to developing an evidential basis for Youth Work to thrive in the communities of Cardiff. Demonstrating impact and showcasing the positive journeys of young people is essential. We have actively embraced technology and understanding the various safe spaces that young people inhabit is an essential part of our work.
Cardiff Youth Service is a forward-thinking organisation that is looking to continue to set standards in Youth Work practice and co-produce Youth Work programmes with young people. Cardiff is a Child Friendly City and young people’s rights form a focus of our work with young people. We will seek to develop young people’s capacity to engage in a variety of services and establish governance structures where young people become active citizens shaping the service, provision, programmes and projects that they participate in.
This is an exciting time to join Cardiff Council Youth Service with an opportunity to develop a service that can support young people and provide provision that is innovative and creative, placing young people at the centre of its development.
We are looking for strength based professionally qualified and registered Youth Workers who are keen to be at the forefront of Youth Work practice.
We support the learning and development of individuals through leadership and management development opportunities whilst actively involving staff in learning, coaching and mentoring that enables the continuous professional development of the service.
About the job
Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer:
* JNC terms and conditions
* A generous annual leave entitlement
* Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
Cardiff Youth Service are seeking to establish locality teams to support Youth Work and Wider Youth Support Services within the communities of Cardiff. The new structure seeks to create a locality model that is built on partnership working and collaborative practice.
This is a multi-disciplinary role in which the post holder will be required to undertake a range of Youth Work methodologies through the medium of Welsh, including targeted case loaded support, open access Youth Work, detached and outreach work and curriculum based delivery.
The Youth Support Worker will be required to support the delivery of a flexible and adaptable Youth Work programme in a locality.
The post holder will be required to develop Welsh Language Youth Work programmes in partnership with young people ensuring that co-production is integral to Youth Work delivery.
What We Are Looking For From You
Any applicants need to comply with current qualification and registration outlined by the Education Workforce Council.
The successful candidates will have the passion and drive to deliver an excellent sustainable service to our young people, communities and wider service partners.
The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with young people and motivate them to participate in activities and events.
You will have a proven track record of working collaboratively and as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.
You will have co-produced work with young people as well as developing a flexible approach to supporting young people’s needs.
You will become a key part of the Youth Service team and have an active role in delivering a locality model that seeks to support the best outcomes for young people.
Additional information
The successful applicant(s) should be able to communicate effectively in Welsh to Level 4 - Advanced.
This post has a requirement for registration with the Education Workforce Council.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This post is suitable for post share.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please note the Council does not accept CVs. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
Job Category Youth and Community / Neighbourhood Learning
Department Education & Lifelong Learning
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary
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