Youth Work Officer

Oldham College; Shaw; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48days’ holiday

Pension contributions

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Retail discounts through our benefits

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Paid special leave

Training and development opportunities

Free breakfast Fridays

On-site facilities including canteens

Free parking and electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oldham College in the Greater Manchester area is seeking a committed Youth Work Officer to support the effective delivery of college services and priorities. You will work embedded in faculty teams, planning targeted interventions and coordinating safeguarding and CEIAG support.

You will run mentoring and wellbeing sessions, build pathways to wellbeing services, track outcomes, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusion commitments. Flexible working options may be available.

Qualifications

• A proven ability to build supportive relationships with diverse young people.
• Experience managing a caseload and improving student engagement or wellbeing.
• Practical understanding of youth or educational settings.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, working across teams and services.
• Confidence delivering presentations and sessions to groups.

Responsibilities

• Track attendance and behaviour within your assigned faculties, spot concerning patterns early and implementing early intervention.
• Work embedded in faculty teams, planning timely, targeted interventions with faculty staff and coordinating support with ALS, Safeguarding and CEIAG.
• Run programmes for vulnerable or disengaged students through mentoring, peer support and youth-led initiatives, with 1:1 support where needed.
• Build pathways to non-clinical wellbeing services, and deliver group sessions and workshops on wellbeing, respect, motivation and life skills.
• Support youth-led community projects and bespoke personal development activities, promote inclusion and student voice, and support the Parental Engagement Strategy.
• Keep accurate records of interventions, contacts and outcomes, and produce timely reports for internal and external stakeholders, including impact data.
• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments

Job description

ABOUT OLDHAM COLLEGE

Oldham College is one of the largest further education providers in Greater Manchester, supporting thousands of students each year to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for their future.

We work closely with local employers, universities, and community partners to deliver education and training that meets the needs of our region. Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students and colleagues can thrive.

Every role at the College contributes to helping people achieve their potential.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a committed Youth Work Officer to support the effective delivery of College services and priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role you will:

• Track attendance and behaviour within your assigned faculties, spot concerning patterns early and implemetingearly intervention.
• Work embedded in faculty teams, planning timely, targeted interventions with faculty staff and coordinating support with ALS, Safeguarding and CEIAG.
• Run programmes for vulnerable or disengaged students through mentoring, peer support and youth-led initiatives, with 1:1 support where needed.
• Build pathways to non-clinical wellbeing services, and deliver group sessions and workshops on wellbeing, respect, motivation and life skills.
• Support youth-led community projects and bespoke personal development activities, promote inclusion and student voice, and support the Parental Engagement Strategy.
• Keep accurate records of interventions, contacts and outcomes, and produce timely reports for internal and external stakeholders, including impact data.
• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Aproven ability to build supportive relationships with diverse young people.
• Experience managing a caseload and improving student engagement or wellbeing.
• APractical understanding of this in youth or educational settings.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, working across teams and services.
• Confidence delivering presentations and sessions to groups.

WHY JOIN US

We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. Benefits include:

• 48days’ holiday, supporting work–life balance, including 30 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure
• Pension contributions of 16.8%
• Free counselling and wellbeing support
• Retail discounts through our benefits platform
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Paid special leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Free breakfast Fridays
• On-site facilities including canteens and a day nursery
• Free parking and electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

INCLUSION AND FLEXIBILITY

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

We support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, and military families.

Flexible working options may be available depending on the role.

SAFEGUARDING

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check, DfE barred list check, online searches, and references.

It is a criminal offence under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 to apply for regulated activity roles if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.

USE OF AI IN APPLICATIONS

We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. If you do use AI, please ensure the information you submit accurately reflects your own skills, experience, and achievements. You may be asked to discuss your application during the recruitment process.