About Us
The Vale Youth Service is 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 help them achieve their full potential. We provide safe environments for young people to enjoy themselves, meet others, feel valued, access information and support, and learn new skills.
Our Values:
* Ambitious: Forward-thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
* Open: Receptive to different ideas and accountable for our decisions.
* Together: Working as a team that engages with customers and partners, respects diversity, and is committed to quality services.
* Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Pay Details: Youth & Community Support Worker Range - Pt12, £29,791 per annum (£15.44 per hour)
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks. The majority of hours will be between 8:30 am and 5 pm. Evening work and occasional weekends are required, with flexible working hours.
Main Place of Work: Office based at the Civic Offices, Barry, with work throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.
Temporary Reason: Temporary until 31.03.26 due to grant funding.
Job Description
The Youth Wellbeing Service is a Families First funded project offering targeted support for young people in the Vale of Glamorgan who have faced adverse childhood experiences affecting their social and emotional wellbeing. Managed by the Vale Youth Service within the Learning and Skills department, the successful candidate will receive benefits such as generous annual leave, enrollment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, hybrid and flexible working, staff benefits, and opportunities to join groups like the GLAM LGBTQ+ network.
About You
You will need:
* Experience of face-to-face work with challenging young people.
* Experience of one-to-one support and working with families.
* The ability to relate to, supervise, and build positive relationships with colleagues and young people.
* Ability to use initiative and work independently.
Additional Information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced Adult and Children with barring.
For Further Information, contact: Jason Harvey at jaharvey@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or 07739 192404.
Applicants must be registered as a Youth Work Professional with the Education Workforce Council before starting work. Further registration information is available at www.ewc.wales.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details.
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