Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Early Intervention Youth Worker (NEETs Prevention)

Job Reference:

HCYS00008D1FDE

Location:

Denbighshire (County wide)

Salary:

JNC 13-16 (30,896 - 33,631 per annum) / Trainee JNC 11- 14 (28,724 - 32,040 per annum)

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Fixed Term to 31/03/2026

Closing date:

17th July 2025

About the role:

This exciting new post will be funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund initially until 31.3.26 but with the possibility of extension (subject to continuation funding).

The ideal candidate will support the project working in partnership with Working Denbighshire, other DCC departments, partners and the community to engage with young people, through small group work and personal support work to deliver high quality and responsive youth work that meet the needs of the young people.

The ideal candidate will be empathetic and proactive with a creative and innovative approach to engagement and support with excellent interpersonal skills.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check, EWC registration and satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss the post, please call Andrew Williams on 07833255607 or email: Andrew.williams@denbighshire.gov.uk.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 28,724.00-33,631.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you hold a JNC recognised qualification in Youth Work or minimum
Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work? Essential requirement.

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Reference ID: HCYS00008D1FDE