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.
Building & Facilities Manager
Job Title: Building & Facilities Manager
Hours: Permanent: full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000
Location: Warrington (Dallam Lane)
The Role
The Buildings & Facilities Manager is responsible for keeping our members, staff and volunteers safe by managing and maintaining our Youth Zone effectively and efficiently.
The key purpose of the role is to ensure compliance and contractual obligations are met throughout, whilst maintaining an efficient and operational building.
The post holder will carry out and manage multi-disciplined activities including housekeeping, maintenance, general maintenance duties, security and health and safety. This is a varied role, and the ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing similar types of buildings, e.g. schools, colleges/universities, sports or leisure centres or other large, multi-use/function buildings.
The normal hours of work are 40 per week, or those necessary to fulfil the requirements of the position. There will be a requirement to work outside the normal 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, working week, including frequent evenings and weekends. This will mean working flexibly across the week, to suit the needs of both the role and the individual.
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/
Detached Youth Worker
Job Title: Detached Youth Worker
Hours: Fixed term until March 2025; part-time hours available from 5 hours a week on following days: Monday 16:30 - 21:30 Wednesday 16:30 - 21:30 Saturday 15:00 - 20:00
Salary: National Minimum Wage +50p; see job description for more information
Location: Warrington Youth Zone
THE ROLE
We are seeking a number of dedicated and passionate Outreach and Detached Youth Workers to join our team at Warrington Youth Zone.
As an Outreach and Detached Youth Worker, you will be responsible for engaging with young people in the community, providing support, guidance, and resources to help them navigate challenges and make positive choices.
We are looking to engage teams of 3 Youth Workers on a daily basis to complete outreach work (detached from the youth zone centre) each evening around the Warrington area.
Detached Youth Workers will work 5-hour sessions from 4.00pm – 9.00pm.
The outreach team will work on a rota according to availability.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role 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/
Youth worker - Creative Arts
Job Title: Youth worker - Creative Arts
Hours: Permanent: Part-time range of contracts available from 4 to 8 hours covering sessions on: Monday 4.45pm - 21.15pm Friday 4.45pm - 22.15pm
Salary: National Minimum Wage +50p; see job description for more information
Location: Warrington Youth Zone
THE ROLE
The arts, alongside sport and youth work, is at the heart of Warrington Youth Zone’s offer to young people. As a member of the creative arts team, you will be responsible for leading you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and creative programme that will be challenging, stimulating, fun, engaging and developmental. You will be involved in facilitating a range of visual art activities enabling young people to explore their creativity and grow their skills.
Within the arts team, we are looking for talented youth arts workers to make up a team with a diverse set of skills and expertise, who are also passionate about working with young people. Ideally, you will have experience in delivering a variety of virtual art mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media arts.
THE PERSON
Do you want to use your creative talents to make the lives of young people better? We are looking for someone who is as passionate about creative arts as they are about growing and developing young people. Are you vibrant, creative and committed to supporting young people and nurturing their talent? Are you passionate about giving young people a platform for their views and a place where they can express themselves while opening their eyes to creative arts?
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV 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 processes your data, go to https://warringtonyouthzone.org/privacy-policy/
Junior Recreation Playworker
Job Title: Junior Recreation Playworker
Hours: Permanent hours available on Tuesday Junior sessions from 4.45-8.15pm
Salary: National Minimum Wage +50p; see job description for more information
Location: Warrington Youth Zone
THE ROLE
The ‘rec area’ is at the heart of Warrington Youth Zone’s junior offer to young people aged between 7 and 12 years old. Do you want to use your passion, imagination and talents to make the lives of young people better? We are looking for someone who is passionate about socialising, engaging and developing young people’s minds as they grow?
Are you vibrant, creative and committed to adapting to meet the individual needs of young people enabling effective engagement in both small and large group activities?
The programme is wide-ranging, and no day is ever the same. As a member of this dynamic team, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to positive play opportunities.
THE PERSON
The post holder will be responsible for creating a lively, dynamic, creative environment for all young people, whilst of course having FUN!
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV 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/
Youth Worker (Recreational/Youth Engagement/Projects)
Job Title: Youth Worker (Recreational/Youth Engagement/Projects)
Hours: Permanent hours available; see job description for more information
Salary: National Minimum Wage +50p; see job description for more information
Location: Warrington Youth Zone
THE ROLE
The ‘rec area’ at the heart of Warrington Youth Zone’s offer to young people.
The programme is wide-ranging, and no day is ever the same. As a member of the team, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and engaging programme, which could range from pool competitions to organising a debate on mental health or hosting an anti-bullying project.
The post holder will be responsible for creating a lively, dynamic, creative and fun-loving environment for all young people, whilst also creating space for young people to explore and discuss some of the big issues of the day and of course, have FUN!
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV 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/
Multi-Sports Youth Worker
Job Title: Multi-Sports Youth Worker
Hours: Permanent part time hours; see job description for more information
Salary: National Minimum Wage +50p; see job description for more information
Location: Warrington Youth Zone
THE ROLE
The Multi-Sports Youth Worker will play a key role in delivering a diverse range of sports activities to young people attending Warrington Youth Zone. The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and leading sessions across various sports disciplines, including but not limited to football, cricket, basketball, and athletics skills. Warrington Youth Zone helps and supports young people to build confidence, and foster a love for sports in a safe and inclusive environment.
We would require you to:
- Organise, and deliver engaging multi-sports sessions tailored to the needs and interests of young people aged 7-19 (or up to 25 with additional needs).
- Ensure all activities are inclusive, accessible, and promote the physical and social development of participants.
- Adapt coaching styles and techniques to suit the varying abilities and experience levels of young
people.
Within the Sports Team, we are looking for talented sports and fitness coaches 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. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to inspire the next generation, we would love to hear from you!
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV 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/
HR Manager (Maternity cover)
Job Title: HR Manager (Maternity cover)
Hours: Fixed term until 1/10/2025 - see job description for more details
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 consummate with experience
Location: Warrington Youth Zone
MAIN PURPOSE
A truly exciting opportunity to provide maternity cover for this post, working alongside the Chief Executive and key members of the Board of Trustees and Executive Team, to support delivery of the people plan.
This role is both strategic and operational, responsible for delivering actions from our People plan whilst supporting front line Managers in delivery of operational activities of the organisation.
Key functions of the role include acting as HR Advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Management team along with delivery of the organisation’s People plan in response to employee engagement survey response.
THE PERSON
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- A role model who presents a positive ‘can-do’ attitude taking personal responsibility for their own actions.
- To demonstrate the values of Warrington Youth Zone, committing to a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- To represent and promote the Youth Zone positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues and external partners
- To comply with all policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, with reference to Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Equality and Diversity.
- Confidence to make decisions based on professional experience and knowledge to safeguard the organisation, our team and young people.
THE ROLE
Since opening in 2022, Warrington Youth Zone has undergone a huge transition from operating as Warrington Youth Club. With many exciting an challenging opportunities ahead, as the Youth Zone continues to grow, there is the need for strong, robust leadership and direction, from a purposeful and dynamic HR Manager.
The role will strive to continuously improve governance and development of organisational policy and procedures integral to our continued success and future.
The successful candidate will work in tandem with the CEO, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Board of Trustees. Leading HR and People initiatives to ensure effective and high functioning support is embedded in our delivery.
This role forms a key part of our Senior Leadership Team, requiring strong ambition and experience in HR and Operations.
If you are looking for a role that is diverse, challenging, and inspiring, in a vibrant fast paced sector, more details can be found on our website www.warringtonyouthzone.org.uk
The strength of 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.
Cooking/Catering Assistant
Job Title: Cooking/Catering Assistant
Hours: See job description for more details
Salary: National Minimum Wage +50p/hr
Location: Warrington (Dallam Lane)
THE ROLE
The Warrington Youth Zone has a food provision to not only support its members but also events and conferences.
Our amazing £1 meal offer is available every single day in the youth zone.
We are looking for someone to join the small team in the kitchen to support the operation and the duties required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please complete the application from and return to recruitment@wyz.org.uk or apply via our website at Work for Us.
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 processes your data, go to https://warringtonyouthzone.org/privacy-policy/
ASPIRE Support Worker (Personal care & no personal care)
Job Title: ASPIRE Support Worker (Personal care & no personal care)
Hours: Fixed Term - part-time & full-time during school holidays
Salary: See job description form for more information
Location: Foxwood School, Woolston
THE ROLE
OnSide Warrington Youth Zone is aiming to recruit highly motivated, innovative people to the role of Aspire Support Worker (delivering personal care or none personal care). They will play a vital role working alongside the support staff and Aspire Club Team to provide disability holiday club provision in the Warrington area. Our programmes are focused on children and young people with additional needs aged 6-19.
We are looking for creative and energetic individuals to inspire, engage and motivate young people through holiday club programmes.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of supporting and engaging young people in a youth work setting. They will have experience of working with young SEND young people to ensure the safe delivery of all sessions.
The role will encompass a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities. In return, you will receive a rewarding and challenging opportunity with a charity that is committed to the social and personal development of young people and work within a highly focussed team to contribute towards the growth of OnSide Warrington Youth Zone.
To apply, please complete the application form or send an up-to-date CV and return it to
recruitment@wyz.org.uk or apply via our website at Work for Us. 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/