MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD
Is seeking to recruit the following:
YOUTH PARTICIPATION WORKER
Hours:
2 x 17.5 per week posts
(May Include Evening and Weekend Work)
Salary:
£27,391 p.a. - £30,103 p.a. (Pro Rata)
Grade 5 Pt. 17-20
Fixed Term Funded to 31st January 2030
(With the Potential to be Extended to 31st January 2032)
Join Our Team as a Youth Participation Worker (Part-Time)
Are you passionate about empowering young people? Do you bring energy, creativity, and a sense of fun to everything you do? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Participation Worker to play a key role in shaping and championing Youth Voice across Knowsley. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people aged 11–19 (up to 25 with SEND) and ensure their voices are heard loud and clear in the decisions that affect their lives.
About the Role
As our Youth Participation Worker, you’ll bring youth voice to life by delivering engaging, interactive sessions with the Knowsley Youth Cabinet, helping young people build confidence, develop leadership skills, and influence real change. You will:
- Lead fun, dynamic, and meaningful youth voice sessions.
- Co-design and deliver an innovative Participation programme grounded in the Lundy Model of Participation.
- Support young people to influence local decision-making by supporting their attendance to meetings with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Develop Youth Ambassador programmes and promote exciting social action projects.
- Work alongside youth voice platforms and community leaders to amplify young people’s impact.
This role goes beyond the borough too! You’ll have opportunities to support young people at regional and national youth voice events, including residentials and trips to the Houses of Parliament in London. Some evening and weekend work will be part of the adventure.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has experience working with young people (youth work qualification desirable, or similar).
- Holds a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a subject related to young people.
- Understands the Lundy Model of Participation and how to apply it in practice.
- Is passionate about inclusion, particularly engaging underrepresented and hard-to-reach young people.
- Brings positivity, innovation, and a genuine commitment to youth empowerment.
If you love seeing young people grow in confidence and step into leadership, this role is for you.
Why Join Us?
Wellbeing is at the heart of our team culture. We genuinely care about our staff and actively encourage a healthy work-life balance.
As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
- Regular screen breaks and a culture that supports stepping away from your desk
- Monthly wellbeing walks with colleagues
- Convenient fitness facilities located within the vicinity
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where your ideas are valued
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference while being part of a team that values energy, creativity, and care.
Ready to help shape the future with young people in Knowsley? We can’t wait to meet you.
Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children.
The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,
For an application pack and further information please click on the following link
https://mya.org.uk/job
Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.
Closing Date for Completed Applications: Midnight Friday 12th June 2026
Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment
Pay: £27,391.00-£30,103.00 per year
Work Location: In person
