Careers at Youth Cymru

Youth Worker (South Wales)

We’re Hiring: Youth Worker (South Wales)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?
Do you believe youth voice should shape decisions that affect young lives?
Are you ready to make a real, lasting difference every day?

Youth Cymru is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Youth Worker to join our team, supporting and empowering young people aged 11–25 across South Wales.

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The Role at a Glance

• Location: Hybrid – delivery across South Wales (with some national work)

• Contract: 12-month fixed term (subject to funding)

• Hours: 35 hours per week (including occasional evenings and weekends)

• Salary: £28,000 FTE

• Welsh Language: Desirable, but not essential

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What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll work directly with young people and partners to deliver meaningful, inclusive youth work. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, delivering and evaluating engaging youth work sessions, workshops and events

• Building positive, trusting relationships that support and challenge young people

• Championing youth voice and co-production, shaped by young people’s lived experiences

• Supporting young people’s personal, social and emotional development

• Working in partnership with schools, community groups and key stakeholders

• Completing project administration, monitoring, evaluation and case studies

• Producing reports, communications and sharing impact stories

• Creating and sharing engaging social media content that highlights young people’s achievements

• Representing Youth Cymru at events, networks and partner meetings

• Following safeguarding, health & safety, GDPR and risk assessment procedures

• Promoting equality, inclusion and wellbeing across all aspects of delivery

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Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people aged 11–25 (paid or voluntary)

• Is confident in facilitating sessions and quickly building rapport

• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding, boundaries and safe practice

• Is organised, able to plan sessions and work independently

• Communicates clearly with young people, colleagues and partners

• Is committed to equality, inclusion and amplifying youth voice

• Can travel and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends

• Holds a JNC Youth Work qualification

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Bonus Points If You:

• Speak Welsh

• Have knowledge of statutory services, schools or community networks

• Have experience of co-production or creative engagement methods

• Have worked within the charity or third sector

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Why Join Youth Cymru?

You’ll be part of a supportive and passionate team, doing meaningful work that puts young people at the heart of everything we do—helping them feel heard, valued and empowered to shape their own futures.

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📩 Ready to Apply?

Apply now - send your CV and Cover letter to:

welcome@thrivehrm.co.uk

 

🗓 Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

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