Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Youth Club Worker
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Youth Club Worker
Vacancy: Youth Club Worker (Ystalyfera, Trebanos, Pontardawe)
About the Role
Are you passionate about working with young people and making a meaningful difference in their lives?
We are Neath Port Talbot Council (NPT) and we invite you to join our inclusive, supportive team as a Youth Club Worker. Our youth club is more than a workplace—it’s a family where your talents and potential are valued, and young people thrive.
Joining us could offer:
- A fully funded Level 2 and Level 3 Youth and Community Work qualification over 12–24 months
- Shifts can count towards compulsory placement hours for further health and social care qualifications
- Flexible working to enhance other employment or supplement your income
- Opportunities to open doors to a career in health and social work
- Competitive benefits, including:
- 15.3% pension contribution
- Term-time only working
- Life assurance
- staff discount scheme (local and national retailers)
- Comprehensive health and financial wellbeing support
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Responsibilities
The ideal role demands enthusiasm, organisation, and engagement with young people of all abilities. Duties include:
- Leading a range of activities, focusing on Citizenship, Art, Sport, Health, and Welsh (incl. Department for Education (DoE) and youth forums as needed)
- Supporting young people to design, deliver, and evaluate club activities and services
- Upholding safeguarding (local authority policies, grievances, equal opportunities, health & safety).
- Informing the Worker in Charge of any safeguarding, incident, or grievance concerns
- Completing youth club paperwork in alignment with local authority procedures
- Attending three pre-term meetings per year, plus annual Employment Development Reviews
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge through training (including three mandatory sessions per term)
- Creating projects/activities that broaden horizons and foster community cohesion
Requirements
No prior experience is required, but you must:
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- Be highly motivated, organised, and flexible
- Have a strong desire to work with young people ages 11–24 in diverse settings
- Commit to completing a Level 2/3 Youth Work qualification within 2 years
- Once qualified, register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Knowledge of the Youth Work Curriculum for Wales
- 4 GCSEs (A-C)* or equivalent
- Your EWC registration before starting (if qualified)
About Us
Neath Port Talbot Council is fully dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with a commitment to safer recruitment assessments. All staff and volunteers share this priority.
Application
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure mandatory. To apply or learn more, visit: [Jobs – NPT Council](https://[Jobs - NPT Council]
(Note: The link above is a placeholder; refer to the official NPT careers page.)
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