Team Leader – The King’s Trust

UKundwork London; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Team Leader to help deliver the King’s Trust Team Programme, aimed at empowering young people aged 16-25 in Wigan. This permanent full-time role revolves around recruiting, mentoring, and supporting participants, while promoting their personal development and safeguarding their wellbeing. Commitment and a positive approach are essential for transforming the lives of young individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or in youth/community development.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support young people through the programme.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Provide one-to-one mentoring and support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Motivation

Job description

Salary: £24,743 – £30,179 per year
Full Time: 36.25 hours per week
Pattern of Work: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday – Friday (includes 45 mins for unpaid lunchbreak). Requirement to work some evenings, weekends and may be required to take part in residential weeks.
Based: 74-80 Hallgate, Wigan, WN1 1HP. Travel to other locations when required for meetings and delivery.
Permanent Contract (Subject to Funding)

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people?

We’re recruiting a Team Leader to work as part of a team delivering The King’s Trust Team Programme in Wigan.

The King’s Trust Team Programme is a 12-week personal development programme for young people aged 16-25.

At Groundwork we believe that every young person should have the chance to embrace exciting opportunities. We help young people who are unemployed or struggling with personal development to transform their lives.

Our programmes give young people the practical and financial support they need to stabilise their lives. We help them develop key skills while boosting their confidence and motivation to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working with partner agencies to recruit and introduce social awareness sessions, our hope is for young people to progress into further training, education or employment.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit and support young people through the programme
• Plan and deliver engaging activities, including residentials and community projects
• Provide one-to-one mentoring and support
• Deliver and assess the King’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills (up to Level 2)
• Work with local partners to enhance the programme
• Promote safeguarding and ensure participant wellbeing

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people or in youth/community development
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A positive, empathetic, and motivational approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Access to your own transport

This role requires a clear Enhanced DBS check.

For more information about the King’s Trust Team Programme please see:

Join our passionate team, and together, let’s make a difference.

Please download and complete the above Application Form in full and email it to [e-mail] or send by post to Groundwork, 74-80 Hallgate, Wigan, WN1 1HP by the closing date.

Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 25th June 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 8th July 2025

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