Youth Projects Lead

Groundwork; Trafford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwork in Greater Manchester is seeking a Youth Projects Lead to drive and deliver high-quality youth work programmes. You will manage a caseload of young people, deliver a range of interventions and work with partners to provide wraparound support.

You will help young people overcome barriers, strengthen resilience and connect with communities. The role emphasises inclusive practice, safeguarding and data-informed service improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people facing marginalisation or complex challenges.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and case management.
• Ability to lead youth projects, manage budgets and collect outcome data.
• Experience building partnerships to provide wraparound support.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Clean and valid UK driving licence required for travel across Greater Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality youth work programmes across Greater Manchester.
• Manage a caseload of young people and deliver a range of projects and interventions.
• Work closely with partners to provide effective wraparound support.
• Build and maintain partnerships to support project sustainability and growth.
• Use insight and data to continually improve services.

Skills

Youth work

Case management

Budget management

Data collection

Partnership building

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

This is a rewarding role suited to a motivated and values-driven youth work professional with a passion for helping young people overcome barriers, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes. You will have experience of working with young people facing marginalisation or complex challenges, alongside a strong track record of delivering high-quality, community-based youth work.You will have a sound understanding of youth work principles, safeguarding, andeffective case management. You will be confident leading youth projects, managing budgets, collecting outcome data and working in partnership with other organisations to provide coordinated support for young people.You will have a strong awareness of the social and economic challenges affecting diverse communities and be committed to creating inclusive opportunities that enable young people to thrive. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences using a variety of approaches, including digital media.A clean and valid UK driving licence is required due to travel across Greater Manchester.

Job Purpose

Main purposes of the post

We’re looking for a Youth Projects Lead to lead and deliver high-quality youth work programmes that support young people to develop skills, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes across Greater Manchester.

You will manage a caseload of young people and deliver a range of youth work projects and interventions, working closely with partners to provide effective wraparound support. Through your work, you will help young people overcome barriers, strengthen their resilience, and become more connected to their communities.

You will build and maintain strong partnerships to support project sustainability and growth, while using insight, data and learning to continually improve services.

You’ll support the delivery of projects like these:

• Coaching & Mentoring
• Women Warriors Youth
• Group Connect

Contract type Fixed Term (Paid) - Fixed term - 12 months