Youth Community Lead
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Job Description
Location: Wilmslow Cheshire East
Hours: 24 40 hours 35 days) per week
Salary: ProRata Per Annum
Closing: 9th May 2025
Who we are
Wilmslow Youth is a charity serving young people and families in our local town through a variety of community initiatives and therapeutic services. We first opened our doors in 2016 and now through our dropin youth caf counselling services workshops and support groups we work with hundreds of young people and their families each year.
We work in close collaborative partnership with others in our area including local churches schools NHS services charities and community groups and our mission is to build a vibrant community to which young people can belong and can effortlessly tap into timely and free support.
Who were looking for
We are looking for a dynamic committed and innovative person who brings visionary leadership creativity energy and strong youth engagement skills to supporting young peoples development.
The post holder will develop and deliver a varied programme of activities and groups that help facilitate friendships build community and offer positive life experiences. The role primarily involves overseeing and developing our youth caf including overseeing the fantastic volunteer workforce who support it. It also involves leading our community dropin sessions for young people who are disengaged from school due to mental illhealth.
Secondarily the successful applicant will support our wider work such as our primary school transition project which delivers small group and class work to over 300 year 6 students to aid their transition to secondary school. The successful applicant may also deliver some informal onetoone mentoring support to students in the local high school.
Were looking for a visionary relationshiporiented person who is drawn to people empathic and authentic in their relationships. These qualities reflect who we are as an organisation: real relational and responsive to our community.
Its so important to us to find the right person for this role so were open to offering it on a full or parttime basis from 3 days up to 5 days per week. The role will require a minimum of working Wednesday Thursday and Friday as standard plus Friday evenings during school term time.
For more information on Wilmslow Youth and this role such as key responsibilities requirements and skills please view the attached job description and application pack.
Why Join Us
- A supportive and friendly team who work together to provide the best possible care and support to young people in our area.
- A chance to make a meaningful and significant difference in the lives of our young people and their families.
- A welcoming vibrant and wellresourced environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
If you are an enthusiastic visionary leader with a passion for young people we would love to hear from you.
Please click on apply and submit your CV and cover letter.
The closing date for applications is 9th May 2025.
Please note: Wilmslow Youth is committed to safer recruitment. Satisfactory references evidence of a current and correct right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS disclosure are all required before the successful applicant can take up the post.
Employment Type
Full-Time
