Youth Engagement Worker (Education and Guidance)
Title: Youth Engagement Worker (Education and Guidance)
Hours: Full time or part time
Salary: Qualified PS02 (£24,937.21 per annum)
Reporting: Project Manager – Education and Guidance
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027
Location: Rochdale
Job reference: PS/YEW/03
Positive Steps is a unique organisation that has been changing the lives of people in Greater Manchester since 1977. Our current offer involves supporting those in Education, Criminal Justice, Family and Community and Safeguarding settings. We are at an exciting point in our development with a focus on growing our impact while reaching excellence in all our work.
The Role
Do you enjoy working with young people and making a difference? We are looking for a confident person to join our team as a Youth Engagement Worker.
You will support young people, helping them to develop the confidence and skills needed to be successful in the next phase of their lives. The role includes working closely with Career Advisers, Coaches, and other Youth Engagement Workers to develop creative methods of engagement and collaboration, aiming to achieve positive outcomes. Vital to the role is the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with our young people, many of whom will be experiencing significant barriers. The role also involves working to targets and establishing good relationships with schools, colleges, learning providers, employers and key partners.
You would be expected to travel throughout Rochdale and surrounding boroughs.
If you are interested, please read the full role profile, complete and submit your application. For further information regarding this fixed term post, please contact jennifergibson@positive-steps.org.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday, 7th April 2026, 1pm
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