Youth Voice Lead Worker

Overview

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. Alongside 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.

• Lead the implementation of a new Youth Service Participation Strategy.
• Lead on new and existing youth voice projects covering the Vale of Glamorgan.

• 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.

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 help them achieve 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.

Youth & Community Support Worker Range – Pt15 £ 33,869 per annum (£17.60 per hour).

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 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, consisting of daytime and evening work and occasional weekend working. This will be undertaken flexibly through working hours.

Office based at the Civic Offices, Barry, but working throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

This is temporary employment due to grant funding.