Vacancies

Vacancies

As a new charity in Warrington, we will be recruiting a fantastic team passionate about making a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people. If you have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to be part of this exciting work coupled with the skills that our roles require, we would love to work with you.

Warrington Youth Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. Pre-employment checks will be required for all roles.

Sessional Youth worker - Climbing Wall

Job Title: Sessional Youth worker - Climbing Wall

Hours: Permanent: Part-time range of contracts available from 4.5 covering sessions through the week and weekends

Salary: National Minimum Wage - age related

Location: Warrington Youth Zone

THE ROLE

Within the Sports Team, we are looking for talented climbing enthusiasts to become part of a team with a wide range of skills, who are also passionate about working with young people. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on young people’s lives through the power of sport and climbing. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to inspire the next generation, we would love to hear from you!

This role is 100% face-to-face delivery with young people, and you will work directly with young people to plan, lead and deliver safe, fun and structured climbing sessions within Warrington Youth Zone, which are progressive and reflect the needs of young people.

SALARY: Age related NMW
LOCATION: Warrington (Dallam Lane)
REPORTING TO: Sports Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent: Part Time – hours of work can vary including evenings,
weekends and Bank Holidays
BENEFITS:
Pension contribution of 3% when applicable, Equivalent of 33 days holiday pro-rated for hours worked, Free on site Gym access outside of session times, Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy, which includes bespoke training and mentoring.

Application Process:

To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@wyz.org.uk

In addition, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

For information regarding how we process your data, go to https://warringtonyouthzone.org/privacy-policy/

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 20th September  2026
APPLICATION INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

Warrington Youth Zone reserves the right to close this vacancy early, if a number of suitable applications are received.

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Sessional Youth worker - Fitness Gym

Job Title: Sessional Youth worker - Fitness Gym

Hours: Permanent: Part-time range of contracts available from 4.5 covering sessions through the week and weekends

Salary: National Minimum Wage - age related

Location: Warrington Youth Zone

THE ROLE
Within the Sports Team, we are looking for talented gym enthusiasts to become part of a team with a wide range of skills, who are also passionate about working with young people. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on young people’s lives through the power of sport and gym. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to inspire the next generation, we would love to hear from you!
Sport is at the heart of Warrington Youth Zone’s offer to young people. The Sports offer is wide ranging and as a member of the Sports team, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and engaging programme of multi-disciplinary activities that will be challenging, stimulating, fun, engaging and developmental.
This role is 100% face-to-face delivery with young people, and you will work directly with young people to plan, lead and deliver safe, fun and structured gym sessions within Warrington Youth Zone, which are progressive and reflect the needs of young people.

SALARY: Age related NMW
LOCATION: Warrington (Dallam Lane)
REPORTING TO: Sports Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent: Part Time – hours of work can vary including evenings,
weekends and Bank Holidays
BENEFITS:
Pension contribution of 3% when applicable, Equivalent of 33 days holiday pro-rated for hours worked, Free on site Gym access outside of session times, Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy, which includes bespoke training and mentoring.

Application Process:

To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@wyz.org.uk

In addition, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

For information regarding how we process your data, go to https://warringtonyouthzone.org/privacy-policy/

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 20th September  2026
APPLICATION INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

Warrington Youth Zone reserves the right to close this vacancy early, if a number of suitable applications are received.

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Volunteer Collection Box Coordinator/Driver

Job Title: Volunteer Collection Box Coordinator/Driver

Hours: Suggested time commitment - 8 hours per week

Salary: Volunteer role

Location: Warrington Youth Zone

THE ROLE

As a charity, we depend heavily on the generosity of our Community, and collection boxes are a great way of gathering small donations from local venues and building relationships and awareness, which can lead to significant support over time. This role will require a confident and organised individual, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work from their own initiative with a proactive approach.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO BE DOING?

• Research into local businesses for collection box placements.
• Making contact with businesses to ask about placements.
• Use of our internal database to store and record information about box placements
• Have a basic understanding of charity law around collections and donations.
• Building positive relationships with local business owners.
• Manage the Youth Zones stock of collection aids.
• Regular contact with box placements to understand when they may need emptying or replacing.
• Stewardship, sending letters of thanks and certificates with donation amounts to vendors as required
• Cash handling and associated processes.
• Liaising with the Volunteer Driver about locations and details.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU & OUR YOUNG PEOPLE?

The Youth Zone costs over £2.4million each year and provides over 8500 young people locally, with a safe space and access to 21 st Century Youth Facilities you will be playing a key part in helping to generate the vital income in support of this and will in turn be supporting the young people from across Warrington.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

  • Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
  • Is adaptable and empathetic
  • Is a proactive and driven individual.
  • Shares the same values as Warrington Youth Zone
  • Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please email Volunteer@wyz.org.uk

Please note that for this role you need to be at least 18 yrs, hold a full UK License and be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check if required.

For information regarding how we process your data, go to https://warringtonyouthzone.org/privacy-policy/

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About WYZ

Warrington Youth Zone believes in ‘Inspiring young people to achieve’. We exist to support young people’s development, offering opportunities to gain, increase and develop skills, knowledge, self awareness and confidence, and enabling them to make positive and healthy life choices through our wide range of programmes aimed at different age groups.

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