Key Worker - Rochdale

Key Worker – Young People (16–19)
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Work Arrangement: Office-based 

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals? The Skills Company is looking for a committed and empathetic Key Worker to join our Rochdale team on a temporary full-time contract. You’ll work directly with 16–19-year-olds to help them overcome barriers, stay engaged in learning, and progress into further education, training, or employment.

• Case manage learners and deliver tailored mentoring, advocacy, and employability support.

• Facilitate one-to-one and group sessions including inductions, action plans, and enrichment activities.

• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and progress through monthly reviews and action plans.

• Coordinate work experience, social activities, and external support services.

• Promote the programme to partner organisations and collect learner feedback.

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.

Essential:

• Level 4 qualification in Advice & Guidance or equivalent (e.g. youth work, mentoring).

Desirable:

• Experience in guidance, counselling, or pastoral support.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a target-driven environment and deliver high-quality interventions.

• Knowledge of barriers to employment and local/national training opportunities.

• Warm, empathetic, and approachable.

• Able to build rapport with young people and motivate them toward success.

• Flexible and community-focused, with willingness to travel locally and work out of hours when needed.

• Committed to GC values: Make a positive difference, Stronger together, Empower people, Do the right thing, Build on success.

You’ll collaborate with youth services, social services, schools, employers, and local authorities—supporting up to 200 learners across multiple intakes annually.

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Make a lasting impact. Join us in Rochdale and help young people thrive.

Due to the nature of the role you would be be required to complet a DBS.

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