Youth Worker

Only current employees may apply for this job. This is an exciting opportunity to work in Ceredigion Community Youth Work and Prevention Team. The successful applicant will have the responsibility to design, develop and coordinate a range of innovative Youth Work and Prevention approaches for young people aged 11-25 within a specific community and throughout Ceredigion. The main duties will include:

• Supporting structured activity programmes
• Post-16 support i.e. engaging with those that are/ at risk of becoming Not in Education
• Employment or Training (NEET)
• Centre-based support i.e. Youth Club/ Youth Centre and drop in provisions
• Detached/mobile outreach
• Pop up youth work
The Youth Worker will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering interventions and support in the community. They will also be responsible to support the Youth Service strategy in providing robust, targeted and open access provisions, including centre based youth work, and holiday programmes throughout the county in partnership with key statutory and voluntary stakeholders.

You will be required to drive minibuses (8-16 seater). You must be willing to undertake the relevant training to do this and hold a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

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 developmentWhere 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 Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based. Read more Aberaeron Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat. Read more