be part of team cyz
Being part of Team CYZ means making a real difference. Whether you’re working directly with young people or behind the scenes, your work helps young people feel seen, valued, and heard.
We’re a values-led, team that believes in the power of youth work. We support each other, celebrate progress, fail forward together, and give you the tools you need to grow.
We understand that like the young people we support, there is strength in our differences. We’re proud to be named Organisational Champion at the 2024 Diverse Cumbria Awards, and why we expect every teammate to play their part in building a fairer society for all.
We recognise that the strength of CYZ (and the OnSide network of Youth Zones) is the diversity of our people, and we are actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion within our team. It is important to us that we achieve a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Roles are subject to a DBS and Barred List check, funded by CYZ.
Please note that you must be 18+ for any role at CYZ.
You can find out more about working at CYZ here: Youth Worker, cleaner and cafe Recruitment Pack – December 2025
If you want to be part of something meaningful, and have fun doing it, you’ll fit right in. Current vacancies are below, and we always welcome a hello!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT CYZ
Catering Coordinator
Contract: Part Time
Location: Carlisle Youth Zone
Salary: £13.34 per hour
Hours: up to 19 hours per week
The Core Cafe is at the heart of Carlisle Youth Zone, selling hot, nutritious and affordable food. This post like no other in CYZ – you will work with Young People to drive forward the Cafe and choices available to young people attending CYZ. You will manage and oversee all stock control, financial procedures, hygiene and safety standards as well as preparing and serving food.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to personnel@carlisleyouthzone.org.
Cleaner
Contract: Part Time
Location: Carlisle Youth Zone
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: up to 12.5hrs per week (2.5hrs per day)
We are seeking a self-motivated, reliable cleaning team member to work with us on a minimum of 2 mornings per week from 7am to 9.30am (or 6am to 8.30am in school holidays).
If you take pride in your work and like to ensure spaces are clean and fresh for those Young People using CYZ each day, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to personnel@carlisleyouthzone.org. Applications will be assessed as they are received, with the ultimate deadline of 2 January 2026.
Youth Worker - Centre Based
Contract: Part Time
Location: Carlisle Youth Zone
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Variable hours per week, from bank contract to 20hrs per week available.
We are working with more Young People than ever before, through both our universal and targeted youth provision which runs on evenings and a Saturday day time. Due to this we are seeking Youth Workers to work across the range of interests that Young People attending CYZ have, which include, games, arts, crafts, sports, cooking, music. Are you able to work with Young People in large groups in these areas, then we want to hear from you!
We are particularly keen to hear from people who are looking to join us on our bank staff list (to cover ad-hoc as and when needed), or are looking for evening (either from 5-9pm, or 6-9.30pm) work.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to personnel@carlisleyouthzone.org.
Please note this is a rolling advert and application will be dealt with as they come in.
Digital Youth Worker
Contract: Part Time
Location: Carlisle Youth Zone
Salary: £12.60 per hour (equivalent to £24,570 FTE)
Hours: 7.5 hours per week (including 3 evening sessions)
The post-holder will plan and co-deliver high quality Digital Youth Work sessions for young people aged 11 – 17yrs.
Please note that whilst the role includes delivering Youth Work online, the post-holder will be based at CYZ including during delivery. This is to ensure that support from the wider delivery team is readily available and safeguarding practices are upheld. The specific requirements and how to apply can be found here
