Assistant Youth Worker
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newtown, Powys |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Powys County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
About the role:
To assist the Senior Youth Worker and/or Youth Worker with the overall running of youth clubs/ projects, its performance and the young people who attend.
About you:
• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people including child development and parenting
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality
• Enthusiasm and commitment to improving the lives of young people and their families
• Motivated to work with most vulnerable individuals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
What you will do:
Support the delivery of open access youth clubs in the delegated youth centre to ensure young people have access to a range of informal and non-formal learning opportunities which responds to the youth work CASH curriculum and Principles and Purposes of youth work in Wales.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
To assist the Senior Youth Worker and/or Youth Worker with the overall running of youth clubs/ projects, its performance and the young people who attend.
About you:
• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people including child development and parenting
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality
• Enthusiasm and commitment to improving the lives of young people and their families
• Motivated to work with most vulnerable individuals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
What you will do:
Support the delivery of open access youth clubs in the delegated youth centre to ensure young people have access to a range of informal and non-formal learning opportunities which responds to the youth work CASH curriculum and Principles and Purposes of youth work in Wales.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
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