Assistant Youth Support Worker | Early Targeted Youth Support | Wyre | Part time

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

• 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.

• 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).

Full range of benefits available – details can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

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.