Job Description

Work base:

Various


Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Conwy Youth Service is excited to welcome an enthusiastic Youth Support Worker who brings energy, compassion, and relevant skills to help deliver a dynamic programme of activities and informal education.


Working under the guidance of the Worker in Charge, you will play a key role in creating meaningful experiences for young people, supported by a team of dedicated colleagues. You will help build positive, respectful relationships with young people and contribute to maintaining high standards across all aspects of our service.


As part of your daily responsibilities, you will also support the smooth running of the provision through essential administrative duties, appropriate to the level of the post and guided by the Worker in Charge.


Approximately 80% of your working hours will involve face-to-face youth work within a designated provision, connecting, engaging, and inspiring young people directly.


This role predominantly takes place during evening sessions, with occasional weekend work. We value flexibility to meet the diverse needs of the young people we support.

Manager details for informal discussion:

Chris Gledhill, Senior Youth Practitioner ( chris.gledhill@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575508)

Welsh Language Skills:

The ability to communicate in welsh in order to deliver individual support to young people and assist in overall programme delivery is essential for some of the posts and desirable for the rest of the posts. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.


Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.


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We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.


We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.


We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).


We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.


Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.