Youth Engagement Worker

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Job description

Working for Isle of Anglesey County Council

Anglesey is a great place to live and work. At Isle of Anglesey County Council we are committed to making life better for the people who live and work on the island. In order to achieve our priorities our employees are as ambitious as we are, take pride in their work, are innovative, professional, work in partnership and deliver to the highest standards. Our aim is to create an Anglesey that is healthy and prosperous, where families can thrive.

We are only as successful as the people we employ. We are committed to valuing our staff by offering much more than just a salary. Take a look at some of the benefits we offer our staff: Benefits of working for Isle of Anglesey County Council

Overall job purpose

The post is funded from the Welsh Government’s Youth Support Grant (Youth Engagement element) and is allocated on an annual basis. Current contract until March 31st, 2028.  
 The Youth Engagement Worker will be part of the Youth Service’s Post 16 team, working mainly with the 16-24 year old age group. However the person will be expected at certain times of the year to work with the High Schools and Careers Wales from year 10 onwards to identify young people who may be at risk of becoming NEET (not in Employment, Education or Training) on leaving school.  The worker will then track