Facility Operative Apprentice

About the role:

The Facility Operative Apprentice will assist the Building and Facility Manager in the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety of the Youth Zone’s facilities. The role provides hands-on experience in facility management, with a focus on maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for young people, staff, and visitors. The apprentice will also commit to one day per week of formal education related to facilities management, health and safety, or a relevant subject.

1 vacancy is available at HideOut Youth Zone and 1 vacancy is available at Salford Youth Zone

About EMPOWER

EMPOWER is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. These include HideOut Youth Zone located in Gorton, East Manchester which opened in 2020 and Salford Youth Zone located in Pendleton, Salford which is due to open to young people in Spring 2025.

HideOut and Salford Youth Zones provide children and young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs with somewhere safe to go, something position to do and someone trusted to talk to.

EMPOWER is part of the national network of OnSide Youth Zones, which supports the creation and implementation of a network of Youth Zones across the country.

Youth Zones are purpose-built spaces fizzing with energy, and crammed with incredible facilities. They are staffed by skilled and dedicated Youth Workers who truly believe in young people – helping them see what they could achieve, and giving them the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it.

This is life-changing support that helps tens of thousands of young people from a diverse range of backgrounds to thrive.