Contract Type: Fixed Term post until 31/03/2027 due to funding

Location of post: Civic Centre, Port Talbot

Do you have experience of working with young people and a passion to support them to live good lives? Can you manage and develop a range of Youth Work interventions and provide high quality support to young people at risk of/or have experienced youth homelessness? If the answer is yes then we want you to join Neath Port Talbot Council as a Youth and Community Worker.

At Neath Port Talbot Council we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where your talents are valued and your professional development is nurtured.

This project is funded by the Housing Support Grant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for;

Providing Youth Work support that is holistic, person centred, trauma informed, and needs led for young people aged 11 – 25 years old who are at risk of/or have experienced homelessness in Neath Port Talbot.

The aim of the project is in line with Welsh government’s vision that homelessness is brief, rare and unrepeated.

The main duties of the post;

Develop and deliver a range of Youth Work interventions for children and young people up to the age of 18 years old living in temporary accommodation due to family homelessness.
Provide a range of preventative support to young people up to the age of 25 years old who are at risk of experiencing youth homelessness with the aim of preventing an occurrence of homelessness.
Work with young people up to the age of 25 years old who have experienced homelessness and move with them through other services and providers including the transition from Children to Adult Services, being a consistent and trusted adult in their journey.
Work with families/carers to strengthen relationships, communication and reduce conflict with the aim of supporting young people to remain at home wherever possible.
Develop a range of awareness raising resources/sessions for young people and professionals in relation to preventing youth homelessness.
Maintain a caseload and ensure satisfactory outcomes for young people by direct intervention, by developing support mechanisms and, when necessary, by referring the individual to specialists for help.
Ensure that robust and accurate record keeping is embedded within the project, ensuring all evidence and paperwork meets Youth Service and funding requirements.
To work collaboratively with a range of organisations and partners to contribute to the aims and objectives of relevant national, regional and local priorities.
To ensure the delivery of high-quality youth work by following and implementing the service’s quality assurance procedures incorporating the following documentation: project proposals, session records and contact logs, registration and evaluation forms.
To work flexible working patterns, including evenings and weekend work as required.
To attend an annual appraisal and additional supervision when necessary.
To attend and contribute to meetings as required.
To assist in the collection of appropriate monitoring information and to provide managers and funders with regular verbal and written updates.
To undertake continual professional development accessing internal and external training opportunities where appropriate.
To ensure that the Corporate Health and Safety Policy is adhered to and that suitable action is taken regarding any issues or hazards, including the risk assessment of activities, equipment and premises and reporting of accidents/ incidents.
To inform line management of any concerns which may result in the implementation of Local Authority policies, such as child protection/safeguarding, grievances, complaints or disciplinary.
To actively promote equality of opportunity and diversity in all aspects of service delivery in accordance with Local Authority policies and procedures on equal opportunities, ensuring services meet the needs of disadvantaged and minority groups, whilst challenging any attitudes or behaviour that are contrary to it.
To carry out other relevant associated duties as may arise from time to time in full accordance with the authorities’ policies and procedures.

You will have experience of;

Experience of working with young people aged 11 – 25 years old in a non-formal/informal setting.
Experience of planning and delivering 1-1 sessions and group work activities.
Experience of supporting young people through partnership working with other key professionals.

Ideally you will have experience of;

Experience of working with families as part of the support for young people.
Experience of supporting young people with their housing needs and guiding them through their journey into independent living.
Experience of supporting young people to develop a range of life skills to enable them to thrive as young adults.
Experience of supporting young people living in temporary accommodation with their family to overcome any difficulties they may be facing.

Ideally you will have;

4 GCE/GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent
The relevant national youth work qualification required for registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
Although it is essential to have a national youth work qualification to apply for this post, if you do not have one, we will consider applicants who are prepared to achieve the appropriate nationally recognised Youth Work Qualification within 2 years of being appointed into the role.

Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) before employment commences is mandatory.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a rangeof attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Culleton on

Phone: 07815 062086

or Email: e.culleton@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure with child’s barred list.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

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