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Area Play& Youth Worker

Manchester Full-Time 23733 - 25839 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Job Title: Adventure Play & Youth Worker

Salary: £13.04 per hour (full-time salary equivalent: £23,733 – £25,839)

Location: Centre-based role primarily based in Moss Side and Ardwick, Greater Manchester

Do you have the right mix of creativity, passion for working with children, and a commitment to making a real difference?

We are recruiting an Adventure Play & Youth Worker at Manchester Young Lives to provide open access and targeted play and youth work activities. Our Ofsted-registered after-school adventure play provision offers activities for 6–13-year-olds, while our youth provision engages with young people aged 11+ during after-school hours and evenings.

Our work enables often disadvantaged children and young people to learn, develop, connect with their communities, build safe and supportive relationships with dedicated workers, and enjoy our adventure playgrounds.

If you can build relationships with children and young people, have fun, and support meaningful conversations, we would love to hear from you.

Role Details

Locations: Wythenshawe, Ardwick, and Moss Side, Manchester
Role Type: Permanent
Work Hours: Play sessions 3.45-6.15 pm; Youth sessions 6.30-8.45 pm
Flexible working arrangements: Can work alongside other commitments, education, or personal commitments

Application Information

Please note that CVs will not be considered. Applications and demographic forms should be returned via email to recruitment@manchesteryounglives.org.uk or by post to Manchester Young Lives, The Addy Young People’s Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Wythenshawe, M22 9TF. Ensure you complete the final section of the application form, demonstrating how you meet the person specification.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 9th June 2025.

Additional Role Information

Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 12:00 pm
Contact Name: Zola Lkhasuren
Contact Email: recruitment@manchesteryounglives.org.uk
Flexible Working Options: Flexitime
Job Share Consideration: Yes

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Area Play& Youth Worker employer: Action Together

At Manchester Young Lives, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our team is passionate about empowering children and young people in the vibrant communities of Moss Side and Ardwick, offering flexible working arrangements that allow for a healthy work-life balance. With opportunities for professional development and a culture that values creativity and collaboration, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.