Location:
* Charlestown Youth Centre [x1 position] - Southdown Cres, Manchester M9 7DQ
* Partington Youth Centre [x1 position] - 118 Moss Ln, Partington, Manchester M31 4FA
* Norbrook Youth Centre [x1 position] - Bordley Walk Wythenshawe Manchester M23 0AR
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the needs-led nature of the programme. The role is primarily evenings typically across 3–4 days, with occasional weekend work.
Salay/Grade: Grades 4–5 FTE £26,403 - £32,061, pro-rata. Actual £12,453 - £15,122, dependent on qualifications and experience, for 17.5 hours/week plus 5% employer pension.
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
Join Greater Manchester Youth Federation (GMYF)—a long-established charity running vibrant youth centres across Greater Manchester. We’re dedicated to raising aspirations and creating opportunities for young people, especially those facing disadvantage, through exciting activities, outreach, and outdoor adventures. Our approach champions youth voice, inclusion, and building confidence and resilience. We offer outdoor education, including residentials at our own Ormside Mill site in Cumbria and other sites nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop positive relationships with 8–16-year-olds using a young person-centred approach
* Plan and deliver engaging centre-based and outreach sessions
* Requirement to attend overnight residentials throughout the year (during the week and/or weekends)
* Support Outdoor Education, DofE, and adventure programmes
* Champion youth voice, leadership, and social action
* Monitor progress and ensure a safe, inclusive environment
While the post includes both youth and play sessions, we are particularly keen to attract applicants with youth work experience to strengthen this area within the team.
About You
* Experience working with young people
* Commitment to inclusive, relationship-based youth work
* Reliable, approachable and able to work well as part of a team
Why Join GMYF?
* Make a real difference to young people
* Access high-quality training, CPD and development opportunities
* Work in a supportive, values-led organisation
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of working with young people, demonstrating a young person-centered approach
* Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management
* Able to build and maintain positive relationships with young people
* Experience planning and delivering activities, projects and individual interventions on issues relating to young people’s health and wellbeing
* Good organisational and communication skills, including working with partner agencies
* Experience of record keeping and data capture using MIS systems including recording young people concerns
* Understand and implement policies and procedures, including completing risk assessments
* Implement innovative approaches and creative ways of engaging young people
* Strong team working skills and professionalism at all times
Desirable
* Youth Work Qualification L3 or above
* L2 safeguarding qualification or willingness to obtain in first 3 months
* Experience working creatively
* Experience of youth participation and using skills to capture the voice and views of young people
* Experience working 1 to 1 with young people and in small groups
* Ability to utilise technology and IT packages to develop projects with young people
* Driving license/access to car and/or willing to train to drive minibuses
* Experience of leading social action projects with young people
* First Aid & Fire Marshal certificates or willing to obtain in first 3 months
Other Requirements
GMYF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; the applicant will be subject to safer recruitment checks including enhanced DBS.
GMYF is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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 letter.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 12th May, 12noon.
Interview date: This role includes a two-stage interview process. Candidates must be available to attend both stages.
* Stage 1 – Panel interview on Monday, 18th May 2026
* Stage 2 – Young people engagement session on Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to the completion of pre‑employment checks, including DBS and onboarding