VOTE FOR CADARN TO WIN ‘YOUNG WORKER OF THE YEAR’

VOTE FOR CADARN TO WIN ‘YOUNG WORKER OF THE YEAR’ AT THE YOUTH MATTERS AWARDS 2025! 

This award recognises a young worker for their outstanding commitment to building a brighter future for young people and for going the extra mile to make a real difference to their lives. Here is a bit more information on the one and only Cadarn…

Cadarn (Cad) joined YMCA Humber in 2024 and quickly progressed from part-time sports coach to a key youth worker. Starting with FA C Licence–led sports sessions, he expanded his role after completing a Level 3 Youth Work qualification, becoming central to programme development. Cad handled a serious disclosure from a young person with remarkable calm, empathy and professionalism, offering patient, compassionate support while following all safeguarding procedures to keep them safe.

He champions equality and inclusion, creating welcoming spaces where young people feel heard and respected. His work within YMCA Humber’s Health & Wellbeing Project contributed to its award for Project of the Year in 2024. Cad actively pursues training to enhance his skills and was selected for the YMCA Youth Ambassador programme. Cad is more than a youth worker, he is a role model, champion and trusted ally to the young people he serves.

Cast your vote here: https://ymca.org.uk/finalists/

Voting closes on Monday 25^th August.