Job Title: 

Children and Young People Support Worker for Connected (South West Wales)  

Responsible to: 

Lead Youth Worker and Connected Manager  

Hours of work: 

10 hours a week (Flexible- weekend (at least 2 Saturdays) and some evening work) 

Location: 

Home based with travel to Group venue as required. Groups are currently being delivered in the Carmarthen area 

Contract Type: 

Permanent   

Grade / Salary: 

£19842 per annum pro-rata, Grade 2.  

Knowledge and Experience 

·        Experience of supporting children of primary age up, and or young people in a group,      (Essential)  

·        Experience of working in a youth work setting (Desirable)  

·        Sound knowledge of the principles of youth work, with some understanding of adopted or looked after children. (Desirable)  

Qualifications and  

Education 

·        Qualified in youth/play work or interested in working towards this, or relevant equivalent to a minimum of Level 3 or higher (Essential)  

Skills 

and 

Abilities 

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)  

·        Ability to relate to children and young people (Essential)  

·        Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team (Essential)  

·        Car owner/driver (Essential)  

·        Understanding and empathy towards issues of concern for adopted children and young people and their parents (Essential)  

·        Professional, Positive, and motivated attitude to work (Essential)  

·        Ability to speak Welsh is desirable and respect for and willingness to learn the Welsh language (Essential) 

·        Demonstrated skills in supporting children and young people on an individual basis (Desirable)  

            Accountability 

·        Shared accountability with the Lead Youth Worker for the support and safety of the children and young people attending groups.   

Behaviours 

·           Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders. 

·           Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times. 

·           Contributes to an open and honest culture 

·           Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency. 

·           Leads by example. 

·           Offers outstanding service to members. 

·           Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge 

·           Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others. 

·           Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect. 

·           Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives