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Head of Youth Work

Added 18th February 2025

Are you motivated, energetic, and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and staff/volunteers? If you’re fun, full of energy yet know how to stay composed under pressure then this role might be just what you’re looking for.

If you’re passionate about helping young people unlock their potential, we want to hear from you!

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About the role:

The Head of Youth Work is an exciting and challenging leadership role where you will lead a team of Youth Workers and oversee the universal youth work offer. We’re looking for someone creative, ambitious for young people, with a positive attitude and a hands-on approach, all while delivering top-notch results.

No two days are the same, so you’ll need to be versatile, leading the creation of the new Youth Work Offer while managing both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You’ll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of all core programs, including junior, senior, and holiday clubs.

You’ll be a crucial part of this new Youth Zone for Crewe, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive.

Application process:

Anonymous applications

We recognise our workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. We strongly encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name & email address from your CV & cover letter. Only these documents will be shared with the selection panel.

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter (no more than one page) in response to the person specification and questions below to: hr@onsideyouthzones.org

  1. Why do you want to work for us?
  2. Looking at the person specification, briefly describe how your skills and experience (including any lived experience) make you a good candidate for this role. (200 words max)
  • How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equity and respect.
  • Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer confirmed).
  • Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.
  • This role will be based in the Youth Zone and therefore require an Enhanced DBS.
  • Do you have any unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?
  • Do you have any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020

Closing date: Wednesday 7th March at noon

Interviews: First stage interviews: Wednesday 19th March (daytime) Second stage interviews: Thursday 27th March (afternoon and evening)

Salary £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience) with 33 days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Contract Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week Closing Date 10/03/2025 Location Crewe Apply today

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