The Junction is recruiting for Children and Young People’s Participation Coordinator
Hours: 17 per week, hours negotiable
Contract Type: Initially fixed term until 31 August 2026
Unleash the Power of Youth Voices: Be Their Champion at The Junction.
The Junction, a respected charity empowering young people in Tees Valley, seeks a driven Children and Young People's Participation Coordinator (17hrs/week, hours negotiable) to join our growing team and shape the future.
Are you?
- Fired up about amplifying youth voices and driving positive change?
- A skilled champion for youth participation, ready to lead impactful projects?
- An empathetic communicator who builds trust and fosters belonging?
- Creative and resourceful, with a passion for making a real difference?
Then this is your chance to:
- Deliver inspiring participation projects that empower young people.
- Work alongside young people to identify issues and advocate for change.
- Connect youth voices with decision-makers, influencing local policies and services.
- Develop and facilitate workshops, events, and campaigns that spark action.
- Collaborate with our passionate team to build a brighter future for Tees Valley's young people.
We offer:
- Competitive salary, £33,335 pro rata + Benefits.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where your ideas matter.
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
To apply:
Please visit: https://thejunctionfoundation.com to download an application pack. Completed packs to be emailed to: recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com or post to The Junction, Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, Redcar, TS10 5NA.
We do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed.
Closing date: Noon on 22nd September 2025
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Interviews: Monday 27th September 2025
The Junction is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals with from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. As a disability confident employer if you require any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process, please let us know.
The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.
Contact
The Junction Foundation
01642 756000
recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com
The closing date for this job is 22 September 2025 - 12:00pm.