Senior Youth Project Lead

We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We specialise in the following services and are committed to creating added social value through our delivery:

  • Community engagement
  • Landscape design & build
  • Training & coaching for employment
  • Early intervention to support health & wellbeing
  • Safe & sustainable business support

If you want to work in a values driven team that makes a real difference to individuals and communities in Greater Manchester, read on.

ROLE SUMMARY

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about young people. The post holder will lead the development and delivery of Groundwork GM’s community youth offer. Planning and delivering community-based sessions, supporting young people within our evening, holiday and online youth sessions.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

We are looking for a qualified youth worker with experience motivating complex young people, running youth provision and project management skills.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to motivate and inspire groups of young people (some of whom will have additional educational or behavioural needs) to develop personal skills, positively impact communities around them, achieve more in life and have fun.

They will be able to create a rapport and develop sustainable professional relationships with young people, schools, community groups, staff and partners at all levels.

Delivery will include day and evening sessions across Greater Manchester. We look for people from diverse backgrounds that can bring a variety of experiences and knowledge to our programmes.

If you believe you have the experience, skills and knowledge to contribute to a quality youth work programme, we’d love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunities employer.

APPLICATION PACK

HOW TO APPLY

Please download and complete the application form and covering letter, ensuring you use the Job Description and Person Specification to carefully outline why you think you are suitable for this post. For further information about the vacancy and to apply for the role, please contact James O’Farrell, Groundwork GM Youth Work Manager, at james.ofarrell@groundwork.org.uk

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).