Lead Youth Worker — Mentoring and Community Programs

Oasis College; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK, Salford, is seeking a Lead Youth Worker to head our youth work provision, mentoring and community activities for ages 10–16. Based at MediaCityUK, you will guide a small team, deliver high-quality youth clubs and outreach, and work with schools and partners to support young people’s development and wellbeing.

You will lead safeguarding, monitor outcomes, and help young people access volunteering and leadership opportunities, while representing Oasis in local

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Youth work

Mentoring

Team supervision

Safeguarding

Community partnerships

Education

Youth & Community Work Level 3+

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK, Salford, is seeking a Lead Youth Worker to head our youth work provision, mentoring and community activities for ages 10–16. Based at MediaCityUK, you will guide a small team, deliver high-quality youth clubs and outreach, and work with schools and partners to support young people’s development and wellbeing.

You will lead safeguarding, monitor outcomes, and help young people access volunteering and leadership opportunities, while representing Oasis in local