Overview
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside is a community-focused charity committed to changing lives and transforming places. We deliver a wide range of programmes that support people to improve their prospects and wellbeing.
The King’s Trust Team Programme is a 12-week personal development programme for young people aged 16-25.
At Groundwork we believe that every young person should have the chance to embrace exciting opportunities. We help young people who are unemployed or struggling with personal development to transform their lives.
Our programmes give young people the practical and financial support they need to stabilise their lives. We help them develop key skills while boosting their confidence and motivation to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working with partner agencies to recruit and introduce social awareness sessions, our hope is for young people to progress into further training, education or employment.
The Opportunity
The Assistant Team Leader will work as part of a team to deliver The King’s Trust Team Programme in order to achieve the desired outcomes and raise the life chances and attainment of young people attending the programme.
From recruitment of learners to the end of the programme you will be working closely with the Team Leader and other Groundwork CLM Staff to provide an engaging, challenging fun programme designed to inspire and motivate young people aged 16-25.
The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where tasks and situations vary daily, and you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people.
For more information about the King’s Trust Team Programme please see: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/clm/about-groundwork-clm/groundwork-clm-current-projects/kings-trust-team-programme-new/ https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/grow-skills-and-confidence/team
This role requires a clear Enhanced DBS check.
Job Type: Full time, 36.25 hours per week. Permanent Contract (Subject to Funding)
Location: Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside, 74 - 80 Hallgate, Wigan, WN1 1HP
Key information
* Employer: Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside
For full details including full job description and person specification and information on how to apply for this role, please visit: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/assistant-team-leader-the-kings-trust/
Alternatively, please contact us by calling 01942 821444.
More about this role
* Closing Time: 5pm
* Anticipated Interview Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 - 13:00
* Contact Information: recruitment@groundwork.org.uk
* Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave + 1 extra day for Christmas closure, 8 public holidays, Flexible working arrangements, Enhanced employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, Ongoing training and development, Death in Service Benefit, Cycle to Work Scheme
* Working Pattern Details: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday (includes 45 mins for unpaid lunchbreak). Requirement to work some evenings, weekends and may be required to take part in residential weeks.
* Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
#J-18808-Ljbffr