At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor young people during their work experience placements.
- Company: SAZ MEDIA, a creative social enterprise empowering youth through media.
- Benefits: Earn £15 per hour while making a real difference in young people's lives.
- Other info: Fixed-term summer role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Help young people build confidence and skills for their future careers.
- Qualifications: Experience with youth, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
SAZ MEDIA is a film and photography social enterprise that delivers creative services nationally to corporate, commercial, and VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) clients. Operating as a non-profit, the organisation reinvests its proceeds into supporting young people through free training and development initiatives. SAZ MEDIA focuses on using creative media to empower communities and provide practical opportunities for young people to build skills and confidence. Team members contribute both to high-quality client projects and to meaningful social impact programs that open pathways into the creative industries.
Contract: Summer period (fixed-term) 6 weeks, 4 days per week, 25hrs per week at £15 per hour. Starting 20th July 2026 - finishing 28th August 2026.
Location: Primarily Bolton town centre but you may be required to travel.
Job Purpose: SAZ MEDIA is looking for an enthusiastic and approachable Summer Youth Worker to support young people completing work experience placements. The role will provide guidance, encouragement, and a safe environment where young people from diverse backgrounds can build confidence, develop workplace skills, and gain valuable experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and mentor young people during their work experience placements.
- Build positive, professional relationships and act as a trusted point of contact.
- Encourage confidence, communication, teamwork, and employability skills.
- Assist with activities, workshops, and workplace learning opportunities.
- Promote inclusion, equality, and positive engagement.
- Identify support needs and raise safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- Work with SAZ MEDIA staff and placement supervisors to ensure a positive experience.
Person Specification:
- Experience working with young people from different backgrounds.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Friendly, patient, and approachable personality.
- Ability to motivate, encourage, and support young people.
- Understanding of challenges young people may face entering the workplace.
- Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
- Youth work, mentoring, education, or community experience.
- Experience supporting employability or work placements.
- Digital media skills including social media, filmmaking and photography.
Personal Qualities:
- Reliable, adaptable, and professional.
- Respectful, non-judgemental, and supportive.
- Passionate about helping young people reach their potential.
- Embrace our values which are Joy, Creativity, Community, Compassion and Quality.
Safeguarding: This role involves working with young people and will require appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this role send a CV and a cover letter to Sara at contact@sazmedia.co.uk applications close on midnight 6th July 2026. Please only apply if you are available for the exact dates required for the role. Interviews will be held in person on 9th July 2026 in Bolton, we will contact the shortlisted candidates to arrange.
Youth Worker in Salford employer: SAZ MEDIA
SAZ MEDIA is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of young people through creative media initiatives. Located in Bolton, the organisation fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture where team members can make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in the creative industries. With a commitment to reinvesting proceeds into training and development, employees have unique opportunities to contribute to social change and empower communities.
