Youth Activities Coordinator — Empower 18–25 in Manchester

Salvation Army Homes; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Healthcare cash back

Private medical insurance discount

Cycle to Work

Volunteer days

Training & development

Inclusive work culture

Career development

Empowering environment

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes is seeking an enthusiastic activities coordinator for our Manchester-based supported accommodation service. The role focuses on creating meaningful, recreational opportunities for young men aged 18-25, with a trauma-informed, person-centred approach guiding all activities.

The coordinator reports to the service manager and will work some evenings and weekends as part of a rolling rota. A passion for youth wellbeing and engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• A passion for serving young people and ensuring their voices are heard.
• Understanding of youth homelessness and/or supported accommodation.
• Ability to contribute to/service development plan goals.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to engage in meaningful activities such as education, training and employment.
• Create and deliver an activities calendar reflecting needs and interests of young people.
• Contribute to co-production commitments ensuring youth influence is recognised.
• Network with local partners and community groups to create opportunities for young people.

Skills

Passion for serving young people

Understanding of youth homelessness

Service development planning

Job description

Salvation Army Homes is seeking an enthusiastic activities coordinator for our Manchester-based supported accommodation service. The role focuses on creating meaningful, recreational opportunities for young men aged 18-25, with a trauma-informed, person-centred approach guiding all activities.

The coordinator reports to the service manager and will work some evenings and weekends as part of a rolling rota. A passion for youth wellbeing and engagement is essential.