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 - Why Join GMYF?
• Experience working with young people
• Make a real difference to young people
• Commitment to inclusive, relationship-based youth work
• Access high-quality training, CPD and development opportunities
• Reliable, approachable and able to work well as part of a team
• Work in a supportive, values-led organisation
Person Specification
Essential
Experience of working with young people, demonstrating a young person-centered approach Youth Work
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
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
What happens next?
Please submit your CV, and cover letter outlining your interest, experience and suitability for the role to HR@gmyouthfed.org.
The cover letter is an important part of the application and helps us understand your motivation for youth work and your fit with GMYF’s values and approach
For an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Jessica Shepherd, Centre Manager on 07384 981045
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, midday
Location: Partington Youth Centre, 118 Moss Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4FA
Responsible to: Centre Manager
Contract: Permanent position, 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.
Salary/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)