Young People's Rights and Participation Worker (Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,954 to £29,791 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17884_CBC |
Summary
Young People's Rights and Participation Worker (Fixed Term)
Job description
37 hours per week
Fixed Term - Initially until 31 March 2026
With the implementation of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (2015), the views of children and young people are a priority for local services in ensuring any change now and in the future is reflective of the needs of our future generation. In Bridgend, we are committed to ensuring that young people are included in the decision-making process in order to allow them to feel empowered in any decisions and changes, therefore providing them with a platform to becoming active citizens within their communities.
In addition, all children and young people (0-18) are entitled to and should be aware of their rights within the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and it is our duty to ensure that through a strong and consistent partnership approach, children and young people are aware of their rights and therefore increase their participation in the process of positive change. We are seeking dynamic individuals who can increase the participation of children and young people, thus leading them through this positive process.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Closing Date: 8 October 2025
Shortlisting Date: 9 October 2025
Interview Date: 20 October 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
37 hours per week
Fixed Term - Initially until 31 March 2026
With the implementation of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (2015), the views of children and young people are a priority for local services in ensuring any change now and in the future is reflective of the needs of our future generation. In Bridgend, we are committed to ensuring that young people are included in the decision-making process in order to allow them to feel empowered in any decisions and changes, therefore providing them with a platform to becoming active citizens within their communities.
In addition, all children and young people (0-18) are entitled to and should be aware of their rights within the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and it is our duty to ensure that through a strong and consistent partnership approach, children and young people are aware of their rights and therefore increase their participation in the process of positive change. We are seeking dynamic individuals who can increase the participation of children and young people, thus leading them through this positive process.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Closing Date: 8 October 2025
Shortlisting Date: 9 October 2025
Interview Date: 20 October 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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