Young Project Worker Role Profile
Contract Type: Part-Time/Fixed-Term
Location: Wrexham and Flintshire (travel essential)
Hours: Flexible - up to 37 hours per week contract avalible]
Position: Young Project Worker
Organisation: The Venture
Project: Mind Our Future – North East Wales Partnership www.newmof.org
Salary: Competitive
Role Overview:
The Mind Our Future Project is looking to recruit a Project Youth Worker that will support young people across Wrexham and Flintshire to actively participate in the Mind Our Future project. Through impactful student council meetings, collaboration with external youth groups, and working alongside our current Young Leaders Advisory Board. Ideal for individuals passionate about youth empowerment, studying youth work, childcare, education, or related fields, this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while positively impacting young people's well-being and leadership skills. We strongly encourage candidates 18 to 25 to apply for this role
Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of workshops focused on teamwork, leadership, communication, and advocacy skills.
- Assist in establishing and facilitating School Council Forums, encouraging student collaboration and peer networking.
- Contribute to developing and refining resources and toolkits designed to enhance school council effectiveness.
- Engage directly with young people to identify barriers and training needs.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to young council members, nurturing their confidence and capabilities.
- Support student councils in assessing and advocating for effective school-wide well-being strategies.
Person Profile:
Essential:
- Passion for youth empowerment and advocacy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel across Wrexham and Flintshire.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as required.
- A positive, approachable, and empathetic attitude towards young people.
Desirable:
- Currently studying or qualified in Youth Work, Childcare, Education, or a related discipline.
- Experience working or volunteering with young people.
- Welsh language proficiency (spoken and written).
- Valid UK driving licence and access to own transport.
- Basic marketing or social media management skills.
What We Offer:
- Training and ongoing support to develop your youth work skills.
- An opportunity to actively influence and support meaningful student engagement and participation.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment, encouraging innovation and creativity.
- Practical experience beneficial to personal and professional development.
Equal Opportunities:
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. While we particularly encourage applications from younger candidates who might strongly identify with the perspectives and experiences of the young people we support, all candidates will be assessed fairly and equitably on their skills and abilities relevant to the role.
To Apply for this role please send a completed APPLICATION FORM to Karlos;
Karlos@theventure.wales
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