Job Description

37 hours per week



Fixed Term up to 31 March 2026



An exciting opportunity has been created within our Youth Support Service. Our Youth Life Skills Workers will deliver a range of support to young people, from emotional resilience through to homelessness across the borough of Bridgend.



The team will look to provide services that increase the resilience and emotional wellbeing of those we work with. The role will assist young people to become as independent as possible and for them to strengthen opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering.



Successful applicants will support our program of meaningful activity by running individual, or group sessions, and activities within school and community settings to support young people's development and social engagement.



The post holder will need to be an enthusiastic individual with the commitment and drive to form good working relationships with young people, helping them to achieve their full potential.



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: 25 June 2025



Shortlisting Date: 30 June 2025



Interview Date: 10 July 2025



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Job reference
17597
Date posted
12/06/2025
Application closing date
25/06/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
26,954 - 29,791 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Youth and Community Work
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