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We can make a difference to our communities.

Positive Steps is a dynamic charitable trust, offering a wide range of tailored services for children, young people, adults, and families.

We take pride in recognising and embracing the diversity of the individuals and communities we support, ensuring our services are as unique as the people we serve.

We are proud of our role in improving the lives of young people, adults, families, and communities through an innovative, integrated approach to raising aspirations and enabling positive change.

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Alternative application pack formats are available upon request. In line with Oldham’s Thriving Communities strategy, the team has a locality focus and you will regularly be working with statutory and community partners to deliver positive outcomes. We offer:

  • Pension scheme

    Membership of a pension scheme

  • Holidays

    Annual leave from 34-39 days (including public holidays)

  • Flexibility

    Flexible working arrangements

  • Employee Assistance Programme

    Support for wellbeing and mental health

  • Working week

    And a 36 hours week.

  • Opportunities

    Learning and development opportunities

Latest Roles

Family Voice Coordinator

We are looking for someone who is passionate about involving and engaging service users and partners, who likes working independently and who can think creatively about how we meet the goals of the Families First Programme. You will need to be confident in working with families, in talking to individuals and groups, and gaining their feedback and ideas to shape service development and delivery.

£29,625.99 per annum

12 Months Fixed Term

Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026, Midday

Interviews: Tuesday 24th March 2026

Career Coach

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to join us as Career Coach, providing impartial information and advice to young people and their families, as part of the new Families First Partnership Programme, with the aim of broadening horizons. This role includes supporting personal development, taking an innovative approach to engagement and support, and supporting people towards employment.

£25,863.26 - £28,327.78 per annum

Fixed term - 12 months from start date

Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2026, 5pm

Engagement Worker – Early Intervention and Prevention

Are you passionate about helping families and individuals make positive changes?
We’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships, deliver tailored support, and help people develop the skills and confidence to manage challenges and improve their future.

£25,863.26 Per Annum
Closing Date: 4th March 2026, Midday
Interviews: 11th March 2026

Senior Engagement Worker (Youth Violence)

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and families and committed to preventing youth violence through early intervention and engagement. If you are confident managing a caseload, working directly with families, and building strong partnerships with professionals to improve outcomes and promote safety, this role is for you.

Salary: £29,625.99 – £32,531.01 per annum

Fixed Term: 12 Months

Closing Date: Thursday 5th March, 5pm

Family Voice Coordinator

We are looking for someone who is passionate about involving and engaging service users and partners, who likes working independently and who can think creatively about how we meet the goals of the Families First Programme. If you are confident in working with families, in talking to individuals and groups, and gaining their feedback and ideas to shape service development and delivery, this role is for you.

£29,625.99 per annum

Fixed term 12 Months

Closing Date: Monday 26th January

Engagement Worker – Early Intervention and Prevention

We are looking for someone with experience in delivering person-centred early help support, confident caseload management skills and strong engagement abilities with children, young people and adults to join our team as an Engagement Worker.

£25,863.26 13.82 - £28,327.78

Multiple Roles with various contract lengths. Full time and Part time considered

Closing Date: Monday 2nd February 2026

Service Support Assistant

We’re excited to be recruiting for a Service Support Assistant to join our team, ideal for someone with strong admin skills who works well with others, communicates confidently, takes initiative, and can produce accurate minutes.

£24,186.45 per annum

Fixed term until 31 March 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Engagement Worker – Adult Early Intervention and Prevention

The main purpose of this role is to act as a keyworker delivering packages of support to adults to prevent escalation to more intensive services.

Oldham (Hybrid)

£25,863 - £28,327 Per Annum

Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: Tuesday 9th September, 2025

Case Manager – Oldham Youth Justice Service

Are you passionate about safeguarding young people and working to reduce offending by children in the local area? Then join us as a Case Manager for our Youth Justice Service!

Full Time, Temporary contract (12 Months)

£33,459.12 per annum

Closing Date : Friday 29th August 2025, Midday

IT Support Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about technology and eager to kickstart your career in IT support while making a real difference in people's lives? This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a dynamic work environment.

Oldham, England, United Kingdom

£14,722.50 per annum

Career Coach Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their career pathways? Then come and join our Rochdale Careers Team as an Apprentice Careers Coach.

Rochdale, England, United Kingdom

£14,133.60 per annum