Lead Youth Worker

2 days ago

Carlisle, United Kingdom The Rock Youth Project Full time

Are you passionate about empowering young people? Do you want to help shape an inclusive and dynamic youth work offer in Carlisle South? We are recruiting two Lead Youth Workers to join our dedicated team. You’ll plan and lead youth sessions, support staff and volunteers, and contribute to a community where young people thrive. If you’re experienced in youth work and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Purpose of the Role:
The Lead Youth Worker will take the lead in planning and delivering youth work sessions, supervising staff and volunteers, and ensuring a high standard of practice. The role contributes to the development and delivery of a vibrant youth programme across Carlisle South, offering educational and enriching opportunities for young people.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of youth work activities.
- Supervise and support staff and volunteers during youth sessions.
- Deliver high-quality, inclusive youth work to young people of all backgrounds.
- Act as deputy to the Youth Work Manager when required.
- Support fundraising efforts to sustain and develop the project.

Operational Duties:

- Provide engaging, inclusive, and safe youth sessions for a range of age groups.
- Work directly with vulnerable and at-risk young people.
- Monitor and evaluate session impact and effectiveness.
- Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
- Conduct needs assessments and adapts sessions to reflect the needs of young people.
- Develop and deliver a relevant and inspiring youth work curriculum.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
- Build positive partnerships with local organisations and agencies.
- Contribute to the financial sustainability of the project through fundraising.
- Manage and support sessional youth work staff.
- Help organise and deliver wider community activities (e.g. community coffee mornings).
- Work within agreed operational budgets and manage resources effectively.
- Complete administrative tasks associated with youth work delivery.
- Signpost young people to additional services and support networks.
- Ensure all work adheres to The Rock’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Contribute to team meetings, share best practice, and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen the organisation’s impact.

Closing Date: 21st July 2025

Interviews: week of 28th July 2025

Pay: £27,755.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/07/2025
Reference ID: Lead Youth worker 1
Expected start date: 01/09/2025

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