Youth Worker - Part time

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential? St Martin's School is looking for a dedicated Youth Worker to join the team on a part time, job share basis. Location: St Martin's School, Caerphilly. Hours: Part-time (2 days per week). Contract: Fixed term, Term-Time Only (39 weeks, includes INSET days). Start Date: As soon as possible. As a Youth Worker, you will need to build a relationship and rapport with pupils and work in partnership with school staff, parents, and other agencies to support young people. Key Responsibilities Identify Target Pupils: Use specific criteria-such as attendance, teacher assessments, punctuality, and home support levels-to find and engage young people eligible for free school meals who need extra support. Remove Barriers to Learning: Assess individual needs, aspirations, and social barriers to create tailored Individual Learning Plans. Manage Learning Environments: Jointly run a designated "informal learning environment" inside the school. You will offer drop-in facilities, 1:1 support, and personal development group sessions. Support School Transition: Help pupils navigate the critical transition from primary feeder schools to secondary school. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner with parents, school staff, Careers Wales, FE colleges, and local training providers to build strong referral links and support pathways. Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.

We are an ambitious secondary school, situated on the outskirts of Caerphilly (a short drive from Cardiff, Newport and the M4). Caerphilly train and bus station is located a 5 minute walk from the school.

Caerphilly County Borough Council employee benefits include:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount Leisure Membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

We pride ourselves on having high aspirations for students and staff, upholding and building strong positive relationships and providing equity