Apprentice Young Persons Worker (Ref: 0076ZD)

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service in Preston is offering an apprenticeship for a Young Persons Worker. This role involves supporting young individuals in the drug and alcohol sector, providing guidance and training, and requires a full UK driving licence. A Level 3 Substance Misuse qualification must be completed within 6 months. Competitive salary and various benefits included.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday or special occasion

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Flexible working opportunities

Inclusion commitments and adjustments for disabilities

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete a Level 3 Substance Misuse qualification within 6 months.
• Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, information, training, and guidance to young people.
• Work in partnership with the local authority and local offices.
• Help improve access to appropriate services.

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Substance Misuse qualification

Job description

Apprentice Young Persons Worker (Ref: 0076ZD)

This apprenticeship will provide an opportunity for learning, development and work experience and offers a supported approach to new career opportunities and further education in the drug and alcohol sector.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that\'s right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you\'re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we\'d love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Join our team as an Apprentice Young Persons Worker in Preston.

Do you have an interest in working with young people in the drug and alcohol sector? Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference? If so, we\'d love to hear from you.

WithYou is a substance misuse service in Lancashire for young people up to the age of 25. We deliver 1:1 and group work, alongside information sessions and drop-in services for young people in the local area. For more information about us and what we do please visit our website.

Please refer to the job description to support your application - accessible here: https://wearewithyou.cp.occy.com/p/jobpreview?id=xuqzk62b.

The closing date for applications is the 5th November 2025. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to learn more about providing support, information, training, education and guidance to young people, as well as working to improve access to appropriate services. You will be working in partnership with the local authority and will work between We Are With You offices and the local authority offices, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00. This position is fixed term until 31/03/2026. We offer a salary of £20,000 - £23,809.50 per annum.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You\'s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for every successful referral (subject to completion of 6 months probation for the referred candidate)
• Inclusive culture and commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion, including Armed Forces Covenant guarantees and Disability Confident Employer status
• Reasonable adjustments in the selection process for candidates with disabilities or specific needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete a Level 3 Substance Misuse qualification within 6 months of starting the role
• Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence
• This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and barred lists check

Experience

• The ability to listen, share information and give and receive support and advice
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak and write clearly
• The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills, knowledge and experience
• An interest in working with young people and substance misuse
• Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively while prioritising workload
• Ability to record and maintain accurate case details in a timely manner
• Good IT skills, including familiarity with different packages and digital media

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.