Trainee Youth Support Worker - Youth Service

Job Details

Salary:
Hourly Rate £13.90 - £14.82 | Grade 4 | Contractual hours 7 | Basis Term Time | Package 7 hours per week over two evenings during term time | Fixed term for one year | Job category/type Children and Family Services, Education

Job reference: REQ
006448

Part‑time, 7 hours per week over two evenings term time, with the possibility of additional hours during holiday periods.

Fixed term for one year from commencement date, with a view to extend should additional funding be secured.

Torfaen Youth Service is looking for a Trainee Youth Support Worker to support the delivery of a range of activities to young people in youth club settings, initially in the Pontypool area and also across Torfaen. The candidate needs to display the ability to build relationships with young people and deliver a range of opportunities alongside them. No formal qualifications are required, as the successful candidate will undertake youth work training.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Helen Cooling (, 07852 210228) or David Williams (d, 07980 682276).

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

How to apply

Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB