Youth Support Worker | Early Targeted Youth Support | and | Part time

Youth Worker – Early Help Targeted Youth Support – Lancaster & Morecambe – Part time

Join Lancashire County Council to apply for the Youth Support Worker | Early Help Targeted Youth Support | Lancaster & Morecambe | Part time role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and passionate Youth Support Worker to deliver youth work in the Lancaster & Morecambe District. The role is part‑time, 4 days per week (up to 29.6 hours), including up to four nights per week (one Friday evening). Work may be on‑site in a building or in the community using our mobile youth bus.

Responsibilities
:

• Deliver high‑quality, informal education opportunities that support personal and social development.
• Work with young people challenged in education, community or home life to help them transition successfully to adulthood.
• Engage youth through detached/outreach work, SEN provision (ages 11‑19; up to 25 with SEN), safe spaces and targeted youth placements.
• Support district youth councils and participate in regional and national work.
• Facilitate enhanced programmes such as LGBTQ+ groups and mental‑health groups.

Qualifications and Experience
:

• Nationally recognised JNC Level 3 qualification in Youth and Community Workers (or the willingness to study and complete the qualification through a Level 3 apprenticeship, with course fees paid by the Council).
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Passion for working with young people and a commitment to their development.

Terms
:

• Part‑time – 29.6 hours per week, 4 days.
• Nights per week – up to four (one Friday evening).
• Work location – Lancaster & Morecambe District (buildings and community). Mobile youth bus may be used.
• Pay – based on position (not listed).
• Benefits – a range of benefits available (details on LCC Vacancies website).
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) applies; DBS required if successful.

Closing Date
:
Sunday 26th October 2025

Interview Date
:
Week commencing 27th October 2025 (or by agreement)

Drop‑in Session – 16th October at Whitecross Ground Floor Multipurpose Youth Room (accessible from the car park area near the public house). Please let us know if you wish to attend by emailing N or calling .

When applying, please ensure you have uploaded a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria for the role; the panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

Questions can be directed to:  (Mob: ).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early where sufficient applications are received.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without respect to age, gender, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.