Job Description

Why work for Manchester Youth Zone

We are committed to training and developing our staff, that will include a full induction and access to internal and external training opportunities

We care about your wellbeing - Access to our EAP, an extra holiday day for your birthday, and onsite gym and sports facilities

You will be part of our mission to positively impact the lives of young people in North Manchester

33 days pro-rata holiday allowance

The Manchester Youth Zone first opened to young people in 2012 as an independent charity. Located in Harpurhey enables the Manchester Youth Zone to reach those young people who need?"Somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to". At Manchester Youth Zone, we have a shared

purpose

to create

passion

and

pathways

for every young person we work with, we do this through providing a safe and welcoming environment, high quality youth work and promoting inclusion, resilience and aspirations.

We work with young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs offering provision during the day (including weekends) for targeted young people, each evening for universal provision and residential provision for specific programmes.?The Manchester Youth Zone has an excellent reputation in a number of areas including safeguarding, working with young people who are "at risk" of criminal exploitation, mentoring and employment skills. We have invested strongly in partnership working, becoming a community asset responding to the needs of young people and the local community of North Manchester.

We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic youth worker who can deliver on a wide range of exciting and engaging activities, primarily focusing on our recreational area. These activities could range from table tennis competitions or hosting your own version of "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here" to organising activities focusing on wellbeing and mental health. A key part of this role will be actively engaging with young people to build positive relationships and encouraging youth participation in a range of activities that promote teamwork, personal growth and self expression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a lively, dynamic and creative environment, whilst also providing a safe, supportive space for young people to explore their interests and discuss any concerns or challenges that they may be facing. The candidate will have strong communication skills and experience working with young people from a range of different backgrounds.

Key Duties

To work directly with young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) to facilitate safe and engaging activities within the youth zone, particularly focusing on the recreational area and youth engagement.

To work in collaboration with both the youth and play teams, sharing your skill set across all areas of the Youth Zone.

To develop your own collection of high-quality session and activity plans, so that you are able to deliver a suite of activities.

To support on the planning and delivery of special events and trips.

Encourage the participation of young people and that their ideas contribute fully to the planning, delivery and evaluation of sessions, projects, and activities.

To record and maintain accurate attendance records for all sessions, ensuring timely and consistent documentation.

To be responsible for submitting monthly "impact stories" based on the work carried out with young people over the previous month.

To establish positive and engaging relationships with children and young people from a range of backgrounds and provide interventions that achieve outcomes including helping them develop friendships, try new things, personal development and growth into adolescence, improved self-esteem, positive self-identity, trying and learning new things through failure and success, and developing wider networks of family and agency support where required.

To be able to use your own initiative to flexibly meet the needs of children and young people, adapting sessions where required to ensure inclusion

Effectively communicate at all levels both in terms of spoken conversations, planning and leading sessions, and developing short reports where required. This also includes maintaining the attendance lists for activities. Ensure all recordings are well written for internal use and to be used to inform reports for external funders and interested parties.

To work effectively and positively alongside colleagues including staff, volunteers and young leaders. Ensure that all volunteers and trainee staff are made to feel an integral and valued part of Manchester Youth Zone family.

Undertake regular training and development relevant to the role.

Actively address any bullying, harassment, or discrimination, promoting cohesion, inclusion, and positive relationships.

To understand and adhere to MYZ policies and procedures at all times with particular emphasis on equal opportunities, positive behaviour management, health and safety and safeguarding.

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times, managing any safeguarding issues should they arise (training provided).

To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the Charity's expectations, values and principles. Work a flexible pattern including evenings and weekends in line with the role/team requirements.

Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably determined by your line manager and be flexible to attend residential trips.

Promote a positive image of MYZ through professionalism and good conduct with all our stakeholders and the public.

This role is for Wednesdays and Fridays (3.15pm to 9.15pm)

To view the full job description, please email hrteam@manchesteryz.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 7,862.40 per year

Expected hours: 12 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person