Youth Support Service

Who We Are And What We Do

Carmarthenshire Youth Support Service brings youth work and youth justice staff together to deliver youth support services across Carmarthenshire.

We promote Children’s Rights and ensure that children and young people have a good, positive, and meaningful experience of participation
We are innovative and creative in our service delivery
Contribute to the Local Authority’s delivery of early intervention, prevention, and support within the county
Have well-trained staff, volunteers and peer leaders who can offer a range of services to children, young people, young adults and families in Welsh and English
Use restorative approaches in what we do
Engage with families and carers for better outcomes

Vision of the Youth Support Service

A service that provides a robust range of support from open access to specialised support, enabling children, young people and young adults from 10-25 years of age to access what they need, when and where they need it so that they can reach their full personal, social and educational potential.

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The Service is made up of 4 teams

Universal Support Team

The Universal Support Team is responsible for open access provision.

Targeted Youth Support Team (10-18 years)

Targeted Youth Support Team (10-18 years) includes school-based youth workers in all county secondary schools, Coleg Sir Gâr and peripatetic School Engagement Project staff.

Targeted Youth Support Team (16-25 years)

Targeted Youth Support Team (16-25 years) is responsible for the delivery of a range support for children, young people and young adults aged 16-25 years and their families.