Youth Worker (Full Time & Part Time Opportunities)

Greater Manchester Youth Federation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join their passionate team. This role involves supporting young people aged 9-16, fostering positive relationships, and creating a safe environment for their growth. You'll plan and deliver engaging activities, work closely with a team, and contribute to the personal development of youth in the community. If you're enthusiastic about youth work and eager to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization committed to empowering young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a supportive role.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities for youth development.

Skills

Youth Work Experience

Relationship Building

Activity Planning

Safeguarding Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Youth Work Qualification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Youth Worker (Full Time & Part Time Opportunities)

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About GMYF

GMYF is a long-established charity that works with young people across Greater Manchester to support their aspirations and create opportunities. We deliver a year-round programme of recreational and educational opportunities to young people within our stand-alone Centres as well as providing support to affiliated clubs.

GMYF opened our first youth centre in Partington in September 2022 and a second youth centre in Charlestown in July 2024. These Centres provide an ambitious and enriching curriculum for young people with a wide range of activities. We also jointly own an Outdoors Activities Centre in Cumbria – Ormside Mill. GMYF took on a management function for Norbrook Youth Centre in Wythenshaw from 1st May 2025, a previous affiliate member.

Now is a fantastic time to get involved with GMYF and support our work!

To find out more please our website.

Youth Worker Summary

We have two roles available, a full time youth worker role and a part time youth worker role 17.5 hours per week.

The role of a GMYF youth worker is to be young person centred, providing a nurturing, safe and supporting environment for young people, building and maintaining positive relationships with them. You will be based at Norbrook Youth Centre working with 9-16 year olds, mainly in the 4pm – 8pm period. You will support the Youth Activities Lead in planning and delivering a full programme centre-based activities, as well as supporting our outdoor adventure team with outdoor activities and residentials.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Key areas of focus will include:

· Supporting young people, building and maintaining positive relationships with and recognizing their different needs and starting points. Have strong commitment to the values of acceptance and respect within youth work and being a positive role model. Encourage young people to take an active role in social action projects, youth voice and young leader activities

· Assist the Youth Activities Lead, working together with the team in planning and delivery of full program offer, including evening youth club sessions and off site educational visits, including to our outdoor centre in Cumbria with occasional over night stays . Assist in the development and introduction of additional activities such as twilight sessions, youth voice, targeted group work and mentoring

· Identify formal and informal educational, social, cultural and recreational needs of the young people and help to plan a positive interventions and innovations which enhances the knowledge, awareness and personal development of young people

· Articulate and record young people’s progression in sessional and project recording documentation and provide information for management and funding reports.

· Attend occasional weekend residentials and events at the GMYF’s outdoor pursuits centre and encourage young people to get involved. Support the planning and delivery of off-site trips/activities at local venues

· Comply with all policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety and equality and diversity. Be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of young people is promoted and prioritized. Report any concerns and participate in regular safeguarding training

· Represent GMYF at events and meeting with partner agencies. Ensure conduct is professional and represents the charity in a positive manner to internal and external visitors, working with a wide range of local partners and community organisations

· Commit to continuous professional development with own training, accessing available training including youth work specific courses

· Carry out all duties with the scope of the role as directed with due diligence and professionalism

About You

We are looking for candidates who believe in GMYF’s mission, values, and are experienced in working with young people. You will be able and confident in building positive relationships with young people, always taking a young person centred approach. You will have experience planning and delivering activities, bringing creative and innovative ideas to share for young people. You will have good team working and organisational skills, understanding of safeguarding, and willingness to undertake further training.

Other Requirements

The post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. If applicable, please detail your Visa status in your covering email.

Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you would be suitable for the role, we would love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

Applications

The closing date for applictions is 12 Noon on Monday 19th May 2025.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at Norbrook Youth Centre, Wythenshaw.

Please refer to the blue apply button above for full application instructions and a detailed job description.

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