The city of Salford is set to welcome the new largest employer of youth workers in Greater Manchester within the charity sector.
Salford Youth Zone (SYZ) is set to open its doors in early 2025 and hopes to create up to 70 full-time and part-time jobs.
The new 4,500 sq. ft. facility developed by the umbrella charity EMPOWER, who will see both the SYZ and the HideOut Youth Zone in Gorton.
The venue will have the capacity to accommodate over 150 young people and will host an abundance of activities for thousands in the community.
The site will be adjacent to Belvedere Road and Broadwalk in Pendleton, and provide opportunities such as health and wellbeing support, outdoor education, and an exciting climbing wall.
The facility will also offer resources to young people, such as the chance to explore music studios, multimedia suites, and a sports hall.
SYZ will be open even days a week, 52 weeks of the year for those aged 8-19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs.
With over 20 activities every night for just 50p, a large number of visitors are expected to attend the Salford Youth Zone.
With the employer, EMPOWER hopes to recruit a range of roles for the facility.
The charity will be looking for roles that include senior leadership, youth work, catering, and finance.
With the current success of the HideOut Youth Zone in Gorton, Manchester, the two facilities will employ 140 workers and involve over 100 volunteers.
Adam Farricker, CEO of Empower Youth Zone added: “We knew Salford would be a perfect next step in our journey of supporting young people.
“As the third most deprived local authority in Greater Manchester, we will give young people in the city the tools they need to discover their passions.”
He continued by adding on the potential of the facilities for the community, he said: “It will bring young people a safe and inspiring space to build happy, healthy, and successful futures.”
Ahead of the doors opening, the City Mayor of Salford, Paul Dennett, said: “The new job opportunities at Salford Youth Zone are a fantastic way for local people to join this exciting journey in providing the next generation of Salfordians a place to thrive.
“I would encourage local people to find out more about both Salford Youth Zone and the positions that are available,” he continued: “The experience you can get from working here will be invaluable.”
The new space is expected to be an important development in the city, providing an opportunity for the local community to become involved in the area.
Joe Amos, Head of Youth Work and Partnerships at Empower Youth Zone, said: “Supporting young people is at the centre of everything we do, so we’re proud to be extending our efforts to Salford.
“We are looking to build a team of talented youth workers who are equipped to support the next generation.”
Further details can be found through the link, with job vacancies being able to be found here.
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