Project Worker – Kainé Youth Expansion Project

6 days ago

Leicester LE RE, United Kingdom Kaine Management Full time £12,000 - £43,200 per year

Programme Overview & Objectives:

Kainé Management provides youth work opportunities designed to engage young people aged 10–18 years in positive, creative, and skill-building activities. Our Kainé Youth Expansion programme aims to increase access to free, inclusive youth activities, giving young people the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to thrive. This will include establishing Kainé Youth Collective Juniors, a central Girls Can… session and a youth club.

Activities Include:

  • Recruit and supporting young people aged 10 – 18 years for Kainé Youth Collective Juniors who will act as a leadership team to steer Kainé's work with this age group.
  • Expand current Girls Can.,, work to include a central session with open access.
  • Develop an additional weekly youth club to support and empower young people.

Impact:

  • Reduce youth loneliness and social isolation
  • Provide creative outlets and safe spaces for young people
  • Promote positive engagement and personal development
  • Encourage skills, confidence, and resilience to help young people thrive

Role Overview:

The Project Worker will help deliver and manage these youth programmes, working closely with participants, partner organisations, and project teams to ensure projects run smoothly and meet objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of youth projects.
  • Engage with young people aged 10–18, ensuring their needs and voices shape activities.
  • Liaise with schools, local organisations, and partners to recruit participants.
  • Maintain accurate records, databases, and administrative documentation.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and monitoring information for project stakeholders.
  • Help coordinate workshops, group sessions (including via Teams), and events.
  • Identify opportunities for young people to gain skills, meet decision-makers, and share experiences.
  • Support funding opportunities and manage project income and expenditure.
  • Support and, where required, lead administrative staff in their work to ensure smooth project operations.
  • Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, safeguarding, and equality policies.
  • Attend meetings, supervision sessions, and training as required.
  • Promote projects within the community and identify potential opportunities for additional work.
  • Perform additional duties as required by the Project Manager or Board of Directors.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children, young people, or community groups.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets).
  • Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity principles.
  • Experience in financial management or monitoring budgets is desirable.
  • Qualifications in youth or community work and needing to gain experience
  • DBS Clearance Desirable

Benefits of Working with Kainé:

  • Gain practical experience in project delivery, administration, and youth engagement.
  • Contribute to meaningful programmes supporting young people.
  • Develop transferable skills for future roles in social care, education, or project management.
  • Be part of a supportive, innovative, and community-focused team.

This project is funded by The National Lottery and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 15 months

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Work Location: In person

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