Project Worker

Due to expansion of current services and with funding from Welsh Government, NYAS Cymru, (Wales) are seeking a number of exciting new positions. You will join a committed and dynamic team that are making children and young people’s rights a reality in Wales.

We are looking for a Project Worker to work 35 hours per week (job share is available) to grow and develop our existing project for Young Women and Girls who are care experienced young mothers or expectant mothers in Wales.

You will provide holistic wraparound support, advice, information and advocacy along with the shared responsibility of the development of participation groups, training and peer led support.

For more information, please view the attached job description below.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:

• Proven experience in working with children and young people in a social care setting
• Knowledge of Social Services Processes and Procedures.
• An understanding of the importance of listening to children and young people without bias or prejudice.
• Experience of group work, providing training and developing toolkits for professionals and young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding and legal duty in respect of reporting any concerns.

To meet the requirements of the role you must live in the geographical area, as stated above.

NYAS operates robust safeguarding procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

Proposed interview date: 22nd October 2025

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.