WHAT IS A YOUTH WORK LEADER OR MANAGER?

We work to inspire a team of youth workers and volunteers.

We manage organisations and teams of staff, develop policy, oversee day-to-day activities and manage the development and delivery of youth work across our services in Wales. Every day is different, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

Our work is collaborative, and we believe in the power of working in a team. We work in close partnership with stakeholders to design and develop provision whilst always keeping young people at the heart of all we do.

Above all else, our work is rewarding. We are committed to ensuring the activities we provide for young people help them to reach their full potential.

Through a variety of youth work setting and methods, we ensure the youth work provision fully caters to the needs of the young people we engage with.

THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED

A leader or manager in youth worker will need to complete a course recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) via the Education Training Standards Committee (Wales).

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DESIRABLE SKILLS
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • energetic and committed
  • good IT skills
  • good organisational skills
  • patience
  • engaging personality
THE SALARY YOU CAN EXPECT
Leaders and managers with additional responsibilities may receive additional pay.
The salary outlined below is intended as a guide.
Starting
£30000
-
£45000