Detached Youth Worker – Piccadilly Gardens Project
Salary: £15,143 per annum (20 hours per week, pro rata of £26,500 FTE)
Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester City Centre
Contract: Fixed Term (subject to funding)
Reporting to: Lead Detached Youth Worker / Youth Work Manager
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Detached Youth Worker to join our team delivering youth work within Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester City Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to engage with young people where they choose to spend their time, building trusted relationships through open-access, voluntary and relationship-based youth work. Working as part of a detached youth work team, you will support young people to have their voices heard, access opportunities, develop confidence and resilience, and make positive choices.
The role is delivered in line with Manchester Detached Youth Work Protocols and places young people's participation, wellbeing and aspirations at the heart of the work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver detached youth work sessions in Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding city-centre locations.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people aged 11–19 (up to 25 where appropriate).
- Engage young people through informal conversations, support and youth-led activities.
- Provide information, advice, guidance and signposting to appropriate services.
- Support young people to participate in decisions that affect their lives and communities.
- Promote inclusion, equality and positive outcomes for all young people.
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Complete recording, monitoring and evaluation requirements.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies across Manchester.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
- Has experience of working directly with children and young people.
- Understands youth work values and relationship-based practice.
- Can engage positively with diverse groups of young people in community settings.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is committed to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
- Can work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- Is reflective, resilient and passionate about supporting young people.
Experience of detached, outreach or street-based youth work is desirable but not essential.
Working Pattern
The role includes detached youth work delivery on:
Tuesday to Friday, 4.00pm – 7.00pm
Additional contracted hours will be used for planning, recording, supervision, training and team meetings.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a respected youth work organisation committed to supporting young people across Manchester. You will receive regular supervision, training opportunities and the chance to contribute to innovative detached youth work practice within one of the city's most visible and diverse public spaces.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Equality and Diversity
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the young people and communities we serve.
Closing Date: 6th July
Interview Date: week commencing 13th July
For an application pack, please contact: [email protected]
Pay: £15,143.00 per year
Experience:
- Youth work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
