Unlock Your Potential with Our Welsh Language Democratic Service Internship!
Are you curious about politics and how decisions are made in Carmarthenshire? Our Democratic Services team supports local government and ensures that everyone can participate in these important processes.
This 3-month paid internship is a fantastic chance to learn about local government, understand how democracy works, and build skills working within the public sector. This placement offers you the opportunity to use your Welsh language skills daily in a professional environment.
What matters to you
- People– you are a people person, enjoy communicating bilingually
- Willing to learn – you are eager to learn more about democracy and the public sector and how it works.
- Welsh Language – able to use your Welsh language daily by engaging with your team and other members of the service
- Experience – you are keen to meet and network with professionals in the field.
- Organised – your organised and able to manage different tasks.
What we can offer you
- A 3-month paid placement from January – March 2025.
- We will guarantee you a warm welcome to our team from the minute you start.
- A full induction and ongoing support from your line manager and the team.
- Competitive rates of pay (National Living Wage).
- Experience of working within public services and having a greater understanding of the democratic service.
- The right training and support to fulfil the role, this will include online e-learning, face to face training and shadowing.
- A reference of recommendation after completing the program
Welsh language
Level 4 - You will need to be able to communicate effectively in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
The benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
