Job Description

18.5 hours per week



Fixed Term until 31 March 2026



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly formed Bridgend - Inspire 2 Achieve+ project. The project led by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and covering the 10 local authorities within the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal, aims to provide support for young people aged 11 - 24 years old who have been identified as facing multiple and complex issues that act as barriers to them engaging with their chosen educational, training or employment pathway.



We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced member of staff to join the Inspire 2 Achieve+ project team. The successful applicant will proactively engage and maintain relationships with young people at risk of disengagement from school, college and training and with their families more broadly, as appropriate.



Working closely with the Engagement and Progression Coordinator, Early Intervention Locality Manager and external educational establishments the post holder will be based as part of the Central Locality Hub, and as such should have the ability to work both as a team, but also on their own initiative working to support young people in a variety of educational and training settings.



Applicants should note that an Enhance Disclosure Check by the Criminal records Bureau will be necessary for the successful applicant.



The post may involve a maximum of 4 evenings per week and the occasional weekend work. It is essential for the post holder to possess a full valid driving license.



The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.



A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.



The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.



Weekend Working is a requirement of this post.



Closing Date: 11 June 2025



Shortlisting Date: 12 June 2025



Interview Date: 20 June 2025



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Job reference
17539
Date posted
29/05/2025
Application closing date
11/06/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
13,477-14,895 per annum Hours worked on weekends / Bank Holidays will be paid at the enhanced rate of time and a third.
Contractual hours
18.5
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Early Years and Childcare
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