Youth Work Manager - YMCA Newcastle

POST TITLE: Youth Work Manager

JOB PURPOSE: The Youth Work manager will have responsibility for the management and development of the youth programme, maximising the use of the Centre by young people for agreed purposes, in line with the organisation’s policies.

SALARY: £30,239 per annum plus 5% pension contribution and Benenden Healthcare.

HOURS: 35 hours per week - up to 3 evenings per week and regular weekend commitments.

CONTRACT: Funded by EA until March 2026 (thereafter subject to EA grant funding).

JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Work Manager will have responsibility for the management and development of YMCA Newcastle’s youth programme. The Youth Work manager will have responsibility for the development of youth work initiatives with young people and other agencies in the wider Newcastle area. The Youth Work Manager will have responsibility for the management of youth work staff, ‘Empower to Transform’ staff and volunteer team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Third Level Qualification in Community Youth Work or similar qualification.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3 years Full-Time youth work experience within the last 10 years in a range of settings. e.g. youth club, group work, schools etc. OR Five years substantial Part-Time experience within the last 10 years (20+ hours per week).
• 3 years experience of managing Staff and/or Volunteers.
• Experience in promoting the participation of young people.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in managing budgets.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the Youth Service Curriculum.
• Knowledge of the needs of young people in the Newcastle Area.
• Knowledge of Education Authority funding and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of key organisations in Newcastle that may support the delivery of YMCA’s programme
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for YMCA business) or other suitable forms of transport which will enable the successful candidate to fulfil the requirements of the post to the satisfaction of YMCA Newcastle
• Ability to assess needs and prioritise work.
• Confident in the delivery of youth work programmes in formal and informal settings.
• Proficient in the use of IT programmes including: Word, Excel, Google etc
• Initiative and ability to plan and develop own work
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills.

Closing Date: Thursday 28th November, 5pm