Temporary Reason: Temporarily funded until 31st March 2026 due to grant funding.
About us
The Vale Youth Service is a part of the Learning and Skills Directorate of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. We support young people aged 11-25 through informal and non-formal educational opportunities to support them in achieving their full potential. We provide safe environments for young people to enjoy themselves and meet others; feel valued; access information and support; and learn new skills.
Our values are:
Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Youth Engagement Worker JNC Point 12 £29,791 per annum (pro rata) – pay award pending
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, 40 weeks (this includes working some or part of school holidays but accommodates a flexible working pattern). Working 3-4 evenings per week, occasional weekends and overnight residentials.
Main Place of Work: Office base at Civic Offices, Barry. With travel to our youth provisions located across the Vale of Glamorgan but you will be able to share transport, use Council’s pool cars and/or claim travel expenses.
Temporary Reason: Temporarily funded until 31st March 2026 due to grant funding.
You will be given the opportunity to build a meaningful career pathway with our training programme. You will enjoy perks and benefits for being a part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s community and secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan.This service is
managed by the Vale Youth Service and is situated in the Learning and Skills department. In
return the successful candidate will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment onto
the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, hybrid and flexible working, access to staff benefits and the
opportunity to join groups such as GLAM LGBTQ+ network for colleagues and allies.
About you
You will need:
1. Prior experience of face-to-face youth work in a variety of settings.
2. Be familiar with tools and techniques used for gathering information and feedback from young people.
3. Experience of facilitating group sessions to lead on group activities and discussions is essential.
4. Knowledge of evaluation tools to assess the impact of youth activities.
5. Skills to create resources or materials that support youth activities and projects.
6. Candidates should have a recognised qualification in Youth and Community Work minimum Level 3 (or working towards).
7. The candidate should have the appropriate registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) as a Youth Support Worker or Youth Worker.
8. A valid UK driving license
These qualifications and experiences are important for ensuring that the youth worker are well-prepared to engage with young people effectively, address challenging behaviours, and contribute positively to their development and wellbeing.
If you are unsure if your qualification or experience meets the requirements, please contact us to discuss before submitting your application.