JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Titles: Youth Worker
Sports Coach
Activity Assistant
Play Worker
Reporting to: Lead Youth Workers
Location: The Factory Youth Zone, (Manchester Youth Zone)
931 Rochdale Road, Manchester M9 8AE
Salary: Roles vary from £9.88 per hour and £8.25 per hour
Hours: Various hours available, Monday – Sunday across all sessions: Junior, Senior club and Factory Sundays
Holidays: 14% of hours worked
Job Purpose:
To deliver a range of exciting activity programmes to young people that will challenge, stimulate and provide new opportunities, in line with The Factory’s themes around; sports, arts, personal development, crime prevention and health and wellbeing, outward bound and environmental activities, leadership, volunteering and citizenship, employment and enterprise.
Context of the post:
We are a Youth Zone based in the heart of Harpurhey, attracting young people from across the borough with our fantastic facilities. The Factory provides positive activities and practical support, especially for those who are disadvantaged. The aim is to enable young people to make constructive use of their leisure time and to raise their aspirations. All of our sessions are inclusive to maintain a mainstream provision. The centre is open seven days a week, at weekends, on bank holidays and during school holidays. The Youth Zone also develops and delivers other projects to improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in the area.
The Youth Zone is a ‘world class’ two-story building which has a dedicated climbing wall, gym / fitness suite, boxing studio, dance and performing arts studio and music spaces. Also included are a café which is open to the community during the day, games and social areas and an outdoor 3G pitch.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. To work directly with children and young people (8-12 years and or 13-19 years) with disabilities or additional needs (up to 25) and to deliver safe and structured activity sessions alongside mainstream provision within the Youth Zone.
2. To confidently manage and establish positive relationships with groups of children and young people.
3. Effectively communicate at all levels, verbally and in writing.
4. To provide work alongside other team members and provide guidance and support to young leaders and volunteers.
5. To attend training and development events where required.
6. To be able to work from own initiative including being flexible to meet the needs of
children and young people.
7. To work alongside the team to deliver a wide range of activities.
8. To promote cultural cohesion and inclusion, and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination.
9. To ensure the participation of young people in activities and that their ideas contribute fully in the delivery and evaluation of activities.
10. To understand and adhere to The Factory’s policies and procedures at all times with particular emphasis on equal opportunities, health and safety and safeguarding.
11. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.
12. To monitor, record and evaluate sessions in accordance with The Factory’s systems.
13. To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the Charity’s values and principles.
14. To promote a positive image of The Factory’s through your work with children and young people
Additional information
In accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy, we are not able to accept applications from current or former members, Young Leaders or regular service users for safeguarding reasons, for a period of at least one year since they last attended The Factory Youth Zone in this capacity.
All internal applicants will be guaranteed an interview, though will be assessed to the same criteria as external applicants and so are encouraged to submit a full and thorough application.
In accordance with our Safeguarding procedures, the positions require an enhanced DBS check.
The Factory Youth Zone is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.
Deadline for CV and cover letter: Monday 30th October 2017 12noon
The Factory Youth Zone will contact you regarding your application on Friday 3rd November 2017. Interviews will be arranged at this time.
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to or 931 Rochdale Road, Harpurhey, Manchester. M9 8AE
Please indicate on your cover letter which role you are interested in.
We respectfully request no contact from recruitment agencies please.
For further information: Contact Amanda Cross 0161 203 5333