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Post No. SH0105.1 - Community Engagement & Delivery Officer



This is an exciting opportunity to join a partnership approach within the Community Strategy & Delivery Team and Youth Justice Service at Newport City Council.



This opportunity is for anyone with experience and knowledge in Youth Justice and Community Engagement roles with the right enthusiasm and energy wanting to work as part of an integrated team.



The role will be working to the set objectives as per the JD, focusing on creating, implementing and delivering support to schools, communities and families. Identifying and developing provisions, whilst delivering services aligned with the needs of children, young people and families in Newport.



The successful candidate will work imaginatively, creatively and by listening to the child&s voice and keeping the child at the centre of all planning. Taking a Trauma informed approach and taking the individuals past into account to help support them to a achieve a brighter future.



We are looking to recruit an individual who is passionate about empowering individuals and communities and have experience in planning, leading, organising and evaluating projects. Having strong communication and organisational skills, with proven ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and organisations.



We are looking for someone who is a good listener and enjoys working operationally and directly in community settings. Someone who is a team player but able to work on their own initiative, and able to work flexibly and manage a busy schedule of meetings, lead on delivering sessions and events, some of which may be in the evenings or at weekends.



For further information contact Siobhan Williams - siobhan.williams@newport.gov.uk



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values $u Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd $u Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd