Job Description

Youth Support Worker x 2

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Closing date:

04/06/2025

Reference:

REQ106015


16 hours / Fixed-Term
27,711 - 26,835 *
Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.





Location: Various locations available; Cardigan, Aberaeron, Lampeter and Aberystwyth Youth Centres.



Contract: Fixed term until 31.03.2026 in the first instance





The post holder will have responsibility to design and develop a range of innovative Youth Work approaches to engage young people throughout Ceredigion into opportunities, activities and accredited learning. This will involve utilising various youth work methods as appropriate to the needs of the young people in order to enhance their personal, social, educative and political development during their transition to adulthood.





The post holder will also be required to provide support and preventative interventions for young people (aged 11-25) who are at risk of not achieving recognised qualifications at 16 and/or joining the Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) cohort. Delivery of these positions can be within Youth Club or community contexts.





and Person Specification





Get in touch



For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact: Dai Jones on David.jones2@ceredigion.gov.uk / 07812487807.



Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.







What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Porth Cymorth Cynnar - Community Wellbeing and Learning

We provide early help, prevention and intervention services to a range of groups and individuals across the County. Our aim is to identify need and offer support before issues and concerns become too great and more formal intervention is needed. Our key functions include:


Lifelong Learning and Skills Leisure & Wellbeing Early Intervention Services Support and Prevention Services Ceredigion Pupil Referral Unit

Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.