Research Assistant - Youth Justice System

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join Swansea University of a project that aims to improve Welsh language provisions for practitioners and young people in the youth justice system work closely with Dr Gemma Morgan, Dr Joe Janes and Dr Mabophiwa to collate existing Welsh Language resources and develop a library of resources for all practitioners across Wales. The successful candidate will also consolidate and assist in completing a report and assist with the creation of ‘heat maps’ based on the ratio of the number of Welsh-speaking children to Welsh-speaking staff to support local authorities and the YJB is strategic resource allocations to improve Welsh language resources. The role will involve a combination of remote desk-based work and occasional visits to the Youth Justice facilities across Wales for data collection. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to research outputs.

The project coincides with the Welsh Government’s Cymraeg 2050 Strategy. Core to the project is improving Welsh language provisions in the youth justice system. A key aspect of the project is examining the way in which staff can be supported to become fluent Welsh speakers, as well as improving the visibility of Welsh language in the YJS. All research will be conducted in Welsh and English.

The role will entail:

Identifying and collating the Welsh language provisions/resources currently available in YOS to develop a Welsh language resource library for practitioners.

Consult with practitioners and young people to gain greater insight into the gaps in Welsh language provisions/resources across Wales.

Consult with practitioners and young people to better understand the challenges of providing/accessing interventions/support in Welsh.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

WELSH LANGUAGE SKILLS

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed 

Closing Date: 18 July 2024

Interview Date: 13 August 2024

Informal Enquiries: Dr Phatsimo Mabophiwa, p.g.mabophiwa@swansea.ac.uk

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