Job Details
Position: Assistant Youth Support Worker (Part‑time, 6 hours per week, evening 6:30–9:30pm)
Location: Fylde & Wyre districts, North Lancashire
Salary: £24,786 – £25,155 per annum – pro‑rata (full‑time equivalent)
Employment: Permanent, part‑time – pro‑rata
Sponsorship: Not open to international sponsorship
Recruitment: Targeted Youth Support team, Children and Family Wellbeing Service, Lancashire County Council
Responsibilities
- Deliver youth work opportunities in centres, partner buildings and streets to 12–19 year olds (up to 25) with vulnerabilities.
- Initiate and develop relationships with young people and support them to broaden their horizons.
- Design and implement youth work responses under the four cornerstones: equality, participation, education and empowerment.
- Work within the Youth Offer and collaborate with other staff, volunteers and external partners.
- Support the delivery of core youth work, detached/outreach, SEND, safe‑spaces and targeted youth clubs.
- Participate in district youth councils and larger regional and national youth initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Level 2 Youth Work qualification (or commitment to attain it – support will be provided).
- Good understanding of equality, diversity and safeguarding principles.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Enhanced DBS check (mandatory).
Benefits
Full range of benefits available – details can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
How to Apply
Submit a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the person specification. The panel may not shortlist candidates without this evidence.
Contact Brian Wood – Mobile 07795 222745, Phone 01772 538857
Contact Jasmine Gwillam – Mobile 07929 722375, Phone 01772 531710
Applicants will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application and comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
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