Merseyside Youth Association Ltd – Detached Youth Work Team Leader

LCVS (Liverpool Charity & Voluntary Services); Knowsley; On-site; GBP 27,391 - 30,103; Full time

Job summary

LCVS (Liverpool Charity & Voluntary Services) is seeking a Detached Youth Work Team Leader in Knowsley. The successful candidate will lead a small team to engage young people, coordinate innovative youth work programs, and help manage complex issues such as anti-social behavior and substance misuse. The role requires creativity, strong engagement skills, and a relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). This full-time position offers a salary of £27,391 to £30,103 per annum with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Experience in detached youth work or similar.
• Ability to engage with hard-to-reach young people.
• Understanding of issues affecting young people's development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of detached youth workers.
• Co-ordinate planning for youth work programmes.
• Build respectful relationships with young people.

Skills

Youth engagement skills

Creativity

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualification to at least NVQ Level 3

Job description

Deadline: Midnight on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Posts available: 1.
Contract:Fixed Term Funded to 31 January 2030. With the Potential to be Extended to 31 January 2032.
Term: Full Time.
Salary: £27,391 p.a. – £30,103 p.a. – MYA Grade 5 Pt. 17-20.
Hours per week: 35 per week (May Include Evening and Weekend Work).
Reporting to: Line Manager.
Location: Knowsley.

Employer Bio

MYA is a charity dedicated to providing innovative support and opportunities for young people across Merseyside. By placing children and young people at the centre of everything we do, we make every journey personal.

Their experienced team are committed to creating impact that spreads out into the community – opening eyes, minds and possibilities far and wide.

Job Overview

MYA requires an experienced, committed, and innovative Detached Youth Work Team Leader who brings creativity, energy, and strong youth engagement skills to supporting young people’s development.

The post holder will lead a small team of detached youth workers to engage and build respectful, honest, challenging, and supportive relationships with young people including those who may previously have had little contact with services and may be hard to reach.

The role will include the co-ordination of planning for co-designed programmes developed with and for young people who present with complex issues and behaviours which may include anti-social behaviour, substance misuse, offending and significant risk taking.

These innovative programmes of detached and outreach youth work will meet the needs of children, young people and families, facilitating the development of physical health, emotional well-being, supporting educational attainment, and preventing/reducing youth crime.

The post holder must hold relevant qualification to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a subject related to young people.

Contact Details: [e-mail].