Apprentice Youth Worker

Working Pattern: Full time (1 day per week for apprenticeship study).

Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week

You will work flexibly from our Talkshop young peoples facility in Sale and a number of community settings across Trafford up to 9pm on weekday evenings (occasional weekend working may be required).

Interview Date/Type: Monday 14th September 2026 / Face to face

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to become a JNC qualified Youth Worker with Trafford Youth Service while completing a BA (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship in Community Development and Youth Work. You will study one day each week and gain practical experience at our Talkshop young peoples centre and via community-based youth work. At Talkshop, you will offer young people accessible information, advice, guidance and groupwork activities. In communities, you will help deliver universal youth clubs and detached youth work, engaging young people in the places where they meet. You will build trusted relationships, encourage participation, support personal development and help young people achieve positive outcomes.

About You

You will have a passion to work with young people and want to empower them to achieve their potential. You will have experience of engaging with young people through work experience or volunteering activities or via participation in youth voice, youth forum groups. You will have a good knowledge of issues affecting young people and how to support those who are facing a range of challenges in their lives. You will be highly focused on achieving your Youth Work Degree so you can become a professionally qualified youth worker and you will have the drive and determination to put in the necessary study time to achieve your qualification. You will need to have a Level 3 qualification and Maths and English to Level 2 as a minimum in order to apply.

Additional Information

• You must be available to start your degree apprenticeship on Tuesday 29th September 2026 including induction week, and weekly University days' (Please note this may be before all HR processes are completed and you officially start work you will receive all your time back when you officially start in role).
• An enhanced/basic DBS Check with children/ barred list will be required.
• You will be required to deliver services from 9:00am until 9:00pm (on a rota basis) as many youth work sessions are after school/early evening. There may be occasional weekend work to meet young peoples needs e.g. Residentials.
• Internal candidates and Trafford care experienced young people who apply and meet the minimum entry requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

Find Out More.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Andy Zilkha Service Manager Youth Engagement Service at or on .

About us

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We're a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford?

We're more than just a local authority; we're a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our 'residents, businesses and communities thrive.'

Our Culture

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They're not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.

They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do your best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

What you'll love about working with us

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and "Tea and Talk" sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Lets Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers' scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Key Information

• Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we'll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
• Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
• Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment and employment privacy notice Trafford Council privacy notice Trafford Council

After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to learn more about your skills and experience.