Mahdlo Youth Zone is a state-of-the-art multi-million pound location providing young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, engaging and exciting opportunities to try something new, seven days a week.
We've got incredible facilities including a 3G Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) pitch climbing wall, boxing gym, three court sports hall, sensory room, fully equipped gym including weightlifting equipment, recreation area and dance, arts, music and media suites and much more.
The role
We have a new exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic person to the role of Youth Worker Apprentice.
This is a unique opportunity to gain a JNC-recognised Level 6 Youth Worker Degree Apprenticeship whilst working as part of our Youth Work team. Over three years, you will work 30 hours per week, with one day each week dedicated to taught sessions at the University of Lancashire, developing the knowledge, skills and experience needed to become a qualified Youth Worker.
The successful candidate will work directly with young people aged 8-19, planning and delivering high-quality youth work programmes that support their personal, social and emotional development. You will help create safe, inclusive and engaging opportunities that promote wellbeing, resilience, leadership and participation, while supporting Activity Workers, Volunteers and Young Leaders to deliver an outstanding experience for our members.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with young people, eager to learn and committed to developing a career in youth work. You will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, share our commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion, and be motivated to learn through both practical experience and academic study.
Working at Mahdlo means you have free access to our onsite gym, 14.54% of your hours worked paid holiday allowance, learning & development opportunities, branded workwear and more!
The strength of Mahdlo Youth Zone and the OnSide network of Youth Zones is the diversity of its people; we place huge value on equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, communities and abilities.
This role offers:
- Free onsite gym access
- Life insurance
- £50 Birthday gift
- Staff discount for Mahdlo holiday club
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme on successful completion of probationary period
In accordance with Mahdlo's Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check and will require you to complete Safeguarding training within three months of appointment and refresher training thereafter.
You must be committed to working within the spirit of Mahdlo's core values - Passion, Respect, Inclusion, Dependability and Excellence - which describe the way we work.
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Role Profile: Youth Worker Apprentice
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Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 5th August 2026
