Lead Youth Worker — Build Futures & Lead a Thriving Hub

Premier; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Private Medical Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

KFC Youth Foundation in Middlesbrough seeks an experienced Lead Youth Worker to lead and shape high-quality youth provision. You will oversee staff and volunteers, champion safeguarding, and ensure the hub delivers opportunities that help young people belong, grow and thrive.

You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, building partnerships and keeping young people at the center of decisions to create a safe, aspirational space where youth voice informs priorities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading youth work programmes and services.
• Proven experience managing and developing staff and volunteers.
• Champions youth voice, participation and co-production.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with young people and partners.
• Commitment to inclusion and equality.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality youth provision and hub operations.
• Manage and develop staff and volunteers.
• Embed safeguarding culture across the hub.
• Partner with organisations to create opportunities for young people.
• Ensure an inclusive, welcoming environment where young people feel heard.

Skills

Youth leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding

Partnership building

Inclusion

Job description

KFC Youth Foundation in Middlesbrough seeks an experienced Lead Youth Worker to lead and shape high-quality youth provision. You will oversee staff and volunteers, champion safeguarding, and ensure the hub delivers opportunities that help young people belong, grow and thrive.

You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, building partnerships and keeping young people at the center of decisions to create a safe, aspirational space where youth voice informs priorities.