Youth Engagement Worker (Education and Guidance)

Who we are

Positive Steps is a unique organisation and have been changing the lives of people in Greater Manchester since 1977. Our current offer involves supporting those in Education, Criminal justice, Family and Community and Safeguarding settings. We are at an exciting point in our development with a focus on growing our impact while reaching excellence in all our work. 

I wouldn’t know where I would be without positive steps, they have massively changed my life.“

Young Person

Without Positive Steps she would not have been given the chance.“

Parent

A fantastic place, fantastic people, friendly & hard working.“

Adult service user 

The Role

Do you enjoy working with young people, and making a difference?

We are looking for a confident person to join our team as a Youth Engagement worker. You will support young people, helping them to develop the confidence and skills to be successful in the next phase of their lives.

The Youth Engagement worker will work closely with Career Advisers, Coaches and other Youth Engagement Workers to develop creative methods to engage and work with young people to help them to achieve positive outcomes. Vital to the job role, is the ability to relate to and communicate with our young people effectively, many of whom will be experiencing significant barriers. The role also includes working to targets and establishing good relationships with schools, colleges, learning providers, employers and key partners.

You would be expected to travel throughout Rochdale and surrounding Boroughs.

If you are interested, please read the full role profile, complete and submit your application. For further information regarding this fixed term post, please contact jennifergibson@positive-steps.org.uk

Closing Date:   Tuesday 7^th April 2026, 1pm

Interviews:         Thursday 9^th April 2026

Start: Asap