Youth Voice Lead Worker - Temporary

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.

• 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.

• Pay Details:
  Youth & Community Support Worker Range - Pt15 £ 33,869 per annum (£17.60 per hour)
• Hours of Work / Working Pattern:
  Temporary to 31st March 2027. This is a full‑time position consisting of 37 hours per week, 52 weeks. The successful candidate will work their hours between 8:30am to 8:30pm, consisting of daytime and evening work and occasional weekend working. This will be undertaken flexibly through working hours.
• Main Place of Work:
  Office based at the Civic Offices, Barry, but working throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.
• Temporary Reason:
  This is a temporary employment due to grant funding.

The Youth Voice Lead Worker will liaise with the wider Youth Service, Democratic Services and our partners to develop and lead in the implementation of a new Youth Service Participation Strategy. Along side this, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading on new and existing youth voices projects covering the Vale of Glamorgan. 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.

• Experience of face-to-face work with young people in a variety of settings.
• Experience of delivering training and accredited outcomes.
• Experience of recording outcomes and report writing.
• Knowledge of the National Participation Standards and the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child).
• Ability to relate to, supervise and form positive relationships with colleagues and young people.
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision.

DBS Check

Required:

Enhanced Adult and Children with baring

For Further Information, contact:
Jason Harvey jah

It is a statutory requirement that applicants for these posts have to be registered as a Youth Work Professional with the Education Workforce Council before they can start work with the Youth Service. If you are not already registered further information including how to register can be found .wales

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.