Job Opportunity: Welfare Team Lead (NYTW)
Work with us this Summer!
National Youth Theatre of Wales (NYTW) is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Welfare Team Lead to join the Summer 2025 residency. You’ll work with and manage our welfare officers who play a crucial part in supporting the well-being and day to day needs of our members aged 16 – 22.
We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to creating a nurturing and creative environment, allowing our young performers to thrive and do their best work during their time with us. We’re looking for someone who will relish the opportunity to plan and deliver fun social activity on some evenings and who would love to work alongside some of the most creative and exciting theatre practitioners in Wales and beyond. This role requires overnight work and the ability to work flexible hours is essential.
Essential experience:
Demonstrable experience of working with young adults in either an arts or education setting.
Has undergone accredited training in Safeguarding for Children and Young people.
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Understand the importance of Health and Safety within an educational or arts setting.
Has managed small teams or staff in some capacity.
Comfortable speaking and writing in Welsh.
Has a driving licence and able to drive a hire car.
Is over 26 (to comply with NYAW’s safeguarding policy).
Is willing to undergo an enhance DBS check (paid for by NYAW).
Available between the 24th and 30th of August 2025 ( Including overnight)
Desirable (but not essential)
First Aid Accredited training
Accredited Mental Health First Aid trained.
Experience of working within theatre or drama.
Terms
Must be available for the period between the 24th and 30th of August (including overnight as this is a residential post).
Fee for the period and online briefings in advance will be £900.
All accommodation provided in a single en-suite room within the Welfare team flat with a shared kitchen and lounge.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (+ teas and coffees) provided by caterers.
Travel costs at the start and end of the residency paid for.
The Welfare Lead will be responsible for the welfare team rota ensuring all welfare team members get sufficient time off from their duties during the week. If the Welfare lead needs a specific time away from the residency this can be arranged with the NYTW producer with sufficient notice.
Informal Interviews will take place on the 16th of July between 9am and 1pm or 6pm and 8pm. Please indicate which slot you would prefer.
To apply for this position please fill in the following application form as an expression of interest by the 9th of July.