Lead Worker

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their full potential? Join the Inspire2 Achieve team within MTCBC Youth Service and make a real difference to the lives of young people across Merthyr Tydfil.

As an Inspire2 Achieve Lead Worker, you will provide intensive one-to-one support to young people aged between 16-25 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them build confidence, resilience and the skills needed to achieve positive futures. Working across community settings and with a wide range of partner agencies, no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with young people, create tailored support plans, and play a key role in helping them progress into sustainable education, employment and training opportunities.

This is an incredibly rewarding role within a supportive and experienced team that is committed to improving outcomes for young people. We pride ourselves on taking a person-centred approach, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and partner organisations to deliver innovative and impactful interventions. You'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, develop your professional skills and access training opportunities that support your career development within youth support services.

We're looking for someone who is empathetic, motivated and resilient, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people to overcome challenges and succeed. If you want a career where you can see the positive impact of your work every day and be part of a team that is making a difference across the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Based within the Youth Service/Prevention team, this role offers the opportunity to shape young people's futures while working in a collaborative environment that values learning, aspiration, teamwork and continuous improvement., All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.