Youth Development Officer - The King's Trust

• Youth Development Officer - The King's Trust

Salary: £23,791 - £29,158 per year (Currently under review in line with cost of living)
Full Time: 36.25 hours per week
Pattern of Work: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday (includes 45 mins for unpaid lunchbreak). Requirement to work some evenings, weekends and may be required to take part in residential weeks.
Based: 74-80 Hallgate, Wigan, WN1 1HP. Travel to other locations when required for meetings and delivery.
Permanent Contract (Subject to Funding)

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people?

At Groundwork we believe that every young person should have the chance to embrace exciting opportunities. We help 16 to 25-year-olds who are unemployed or struggling to transform their lives. Many of the young people we help are in, or leaving, care. They may be facing issues such as homelessness, suffering with their mental health or have been in trouble with the police.

Our programmes give young people the practical and financial support they need to stabilise their lives. We help them develop key skills while boosting their confidence and motivation to enable them to reach their full potential.

Transform Lives: Working as part of our team you'll empower disadvantaged young people, helping them to create some stability in their lives, develop key skills and build their confidence.
Support communities: You'll be collaborating with partner agencies and community organisations to make a significant contribution to the local community.

The King's Trust Team Programme recruits and runs regular 12-week personal development programmes for young people aged 16-25 for the chance to gain new skills, earn a qualification and meet like-minded people. Here at Groundwork we have been delivering The King's Trust Team Programme in Wigan and Leigh for 25 years and the key aspects of the programme are:

1. Taking on group community project, making a positive difference to the local community.
2. Taking part in an action-packed residential trip.
3. Two weeks' work experience.
4. Develop your English and Maths skills.
5. Developing interview and CV skills to ensure confidence is sky-high when participants are ready to take the next step.

This role requires a clear Enhanced DBS check.

Apply Today

Join our passionate team, and together, let's make a difference.

Please download and complete the above Application Form in full and email it to or send by post to Groundwork, 74-80 Hallgate, Wigan, WN1 1HP by the closing date.