Lead Youth Worker

SchoolRecruiter; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 7% employer

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Well-being policies

Job summary

Oasis Academy MediacityUK is seeking a Lead Youth Worker to lead our youth provision, delivering mentoring, clubs, holiday activities and detached work in local communities.

Based at Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK, you will supervise a small team of youth workers and volunteers, ensuring safe, inclusive, high-quality provision for ages 10–16 and collaboration with schools and statutory services. The role requires safeguarding commitment and a flexible, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• A relevant Youth & Community Work qualification (Level 3 or above), or significant equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering youth work, mentoring or community-based programmes with children and young people.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and effective youth work practice.
• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with schools, community organisations and statutory services.
• Ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• A commitment to the Oasis ethos, values and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK's youth work programme, including Friday Night Youth Club, holiday activities and detached youth work.
• Provide high-quality one-to-one and small group mentoring for young people aged 10 to 16.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to youth workers and volunteers.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with young people, supporting their personal, social and emotional development.
• Engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach young people through targeted interventions, outreach and detached youth work.
• Work with schools, families, statutory agencies and community partners to ensure young people receive appropriate support.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all young people.
• Support young people to access volunteering, leadership and personal development opportunities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programme outcomes and impact.
• Represent Oasis within local networks, partnerships and community events.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of Oasis youth provision across MediaCityUK.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, participation and youth voice.
• Work flexibly across evenings, weekends, school holidays and community settings as required.

Skills

Youth work

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Youth & Community Work qualification (Level 3+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

* Lead Youth WorkerNEW# Lead Youth WorkerEmployerLocation: Salford, Greater ManchesterContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full Time, Part TimeContract Length: Fixed Term Contract 12 monthsSalary: £28,369Posted: 2nd October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 26th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577421Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract 12 months* Job ID: 1577421* Share :Oasis believes every person matters and works to build thriving communities where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK is part of the wider Oasis family and delivers a range of youth and community services that support young people, families and the wider community.We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Youth Worker to join our team. Based at Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK, you will lead our youth work provision, delivering mentoring, youth clubs, holiday activities and detached youth work within local communities. You will play a key role in supporting young people aged 10 to 16 to overcome barriers, raise aspirations and access positive opportunities.As Lead Youth Worker, you will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and supervision to a small team of youth workers and volunteers, ensuring the delivery of safe, inclusive and high-quality youth work provision. You will work closely with schools, community partners and statutory services to support young people through both targeted interventions and universal youth provision.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead and develop Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK's youth work programme, including Friday Night Youth Club, holiday activities and detached youth work.* Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small group mentoring for young people aged 10 to 16.* Provide leadership, supervision and support to youth workers and volunteers.* Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with young people, supporting their personal, social and emotional development.* Engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach young people through targeted interventions, outreach and detached youth work.* Work with schools, families, statutory agencies and community partners to ensure young people receive appropriate support.* Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all young people.* Support young people to access volunteering, leadership and personal development opportunities.* Monitor, evaluate and report on programme outcomes and impact.* Represent Oasis within local networks, partnerships and community events.* Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of Oasis youth provision across MediaCityUK.* Promote a culture of inclusion, participation and youth voice.* Work flexibly across evenings, weekends, school holidays and community settings as required.**The Successful Post Holder Must Have*** A relevant Youth & Community Work qualification (Level 3 or above), or significant equivalent experience within the sector.* Experience delivering youth work, mentoring or community-based programmes with children and young people.* Experience supporting, supervising or working alongside staff or volunteers.* Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and effective youth work practice.* Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.* Experience working collaboratively with schools, community organisations and statutory services.* The ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.* A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Good IT and administrative skills.* A commitment to the Oasis ethos, values and safeguarding responsibilities.**As part of the package, Oasis offers:*** A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.* A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).* Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy MediacityUK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Oasis Academy MediacityUKPart of### Oasis Community Learning