The Gellideg Foundation Group Youth Worker
Join the Gellideg Foundation Group as a Youth Worker, to proactively engage young people aged between 11-25 years of age living in the Gellideg, Twyncarmel and Trefechan area. Support young people to develop socially and emotionally whilst providing them with access to a range of new opportunities to extend their cultural, physical and educational development.
Application deadline: by 12pm on Saturday 9th May 2026.
Main working location: The Wellbeing Centre, Gellideg, Merthyr Tydfil
In this role you’ll:
Support young people through the five pillars of youth work
Deliver session 3 evenings of the week
Work with young people aged 11-25 years
Provide activities focusing on informal education, social development and wellbeing
Carry out setting-based evening work as well as street-based and outreach when needed
Provide a robust programme of activities including sports, arts, music, tailored health related workshops
We’re looking for someone who:
At least 2 years of experience delivering youth development activities in a community setting.
Experience of delivering youth extension and development activities for youths aged 11 – 25 yrs, in a community setting.
Must be available for at least 3 evenings per week.
A relevant youth work qualification to a minimum of Level 3 and a commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
Understanding and experience of child protection issues, health and safety, and risk assessment when implementing youth activities.
Contract type
Part Time Role – June 2026 – March 2027
Salary: £6,346.08 per annum. 9 hours a week. Find more information about the role, and the benefits of working for us at www.gellideg.net under the News section.
Apply now!
Send your CV and covering letter to michelle@gellideg.net by 12pm on 9th May 2026. Your CV must show how you meet the ‘Essential’ elements of the person specification and why you want to work in this role at Gellideg Foundation Group, otherwise it will not be considered. In the Covering letter please tell us about yourself and give some detail about how you would engage young people, especially those harder to reach, to feel like they are active members of the youth club.
Please download our Recruitment information pack below:
