Targeted Youth Officer

Organisation: Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation
Salary: 25798
Location: Middlesbrough
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 28 January 2026
Job Description: Job Outline:

Working as part of the Social Inclusion Team, the role will deliver the Thr1ve project
which aims to unlock potential and raise aspirations of children in care. Thr1ve
is a collaborative programme delivered by three established organisations –
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and
Chesterfield FC Community Trust.

The delivery will focus on high-quality, engaging and supportive one-to-one
mentoring sessions. Your role will be to offer personalised and holistic support
to build motivation and confidence for change. Following mentoring sessions,
participants will have the opportunity to join weekly Thr1ve groups whereby young
people will be encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and build
lasting relationships with their peers. This will increase their involvement in their
local community.

The role will also support the delivery of Premier League Kicks Programme.
At the Foundation, we are committed to living and embedding our core values
(quality, inspire, teamwork, inclusion and honesty and integrity), in how we deliver
our activity and interact with our partners and colleagues.

Role Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Planning, preparing and delivering a range of one-to-one mentoring sessions
to children and young people who are referred to our Thr1ve project. These
sessions can take place in various settings such as school or community venue
• Building positive, trusted relationships with young people through
implementing early and responsive intervention based on individual needs,
following their interests and personal strengths
• Being a positive role model for children and young people and provide non-judgemental support and respecting diversity and lifestyle choices
• Working with other multi-agency organisations to provide wrap-around support
for the young person and their family
• Creating and sustaining partnerships with local schools and organisations to
provide suitable exit strategies for participants – encouraging young people to
become involved in community-based activities
• Supporting and encouraging children and young people (from your caseload)
to access Premier League Kicks on an evening
• Supporting with the delivery of other programmes/sessions across
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation which includes some evening and
weekend work. Examples include Premier League Kicks, Match Day and Holiday
Camps
• Undertaking administrative tasks and communicate with different stakeholders
• Working with the Thr1ve Social Prescribing Senior Team to plan and
undertaking continual personal and professional development, taking an active
part in reviewing and developing the role and its responsibilities.
• Supporting with the data collection with support from your Line Manager and
the Data and Impact Coordinator
Demonstrating a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion,
including adapting resources and engagements to ensure equal opportunities
for all
• Adhering to health and safety requirements with support of your Line Manager
and the Health and Safety Manager
• Being committed to safeguarding and working with Safeguarding Ambassadors
and the Designated Safeguarding Officer
• Promoting the vision, mission and core values of Middlesbrough Football Club
Foundation
How to apply: Please find below details of the application process. To apply for the role please follow the iRecruit link here- https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/2365/targeted-youth-officer.html For further information please contact recruitment@mfcfoundation.co.uk Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 28 January 2026. Interview: Friday 6 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Due to high application volumes, we regret that we cannot provide feedback to those who are not shortlisted. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Lucy Brady (Targeted Youth Coordinator 07719 049904, lucy.brady@mfcfoundation.co.uk