Healthy relationships support worker

Progress Housing Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

25 days leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Key Unlocking Futures, part of Progress Housing Group, is seeking a compassionate Healthy Relationships Support Worker to help children and young people build safer futures. You’ll work across schools, Pupil Referral Units and specialist schools delivering an educational programme on healthy relationships and safeguarding in Lancashire.

Term-time only, 27 hours per week during school hours, permanent part-time with DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various settings.
• Knowledge of issues facing vulnerable young people and children with SEND.
• Ability to develop appropriate, supportive relationships with children and young people.
• Understanding of childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
• Access to a car for work-related journeys.
• Experience delivering educational programmes to children and young people.
• Experience working in a school setting.
• Experience of partnership or multi-agency working.
• Knowledge of assets or strengths-based approaches.
• Good knowledge of legislation relevant to children and young people.
• Up to date knowledge of local, regional and national domestic abuse issues.

Responsibilities

• Organising and facilitating group work programmes for children and young people.
• Co-delivering educational materials about healthy relationships and the impact of domestic abuse.
• Assessing needs in relation to safeguarding, risk and safety planning, wellbeing, education, and social and family networks.
• Empowering children and young people to make informed decisions and take control of their own lives.
• Building trusted, supportive relationships with children and young people of different ages.
• Working in partnership with schools, social care, police and other agencies to support safeguarding.
• Keeping accurate written and electronic records and contributing to reporting for funding agencies.

Skills

Experience with children and young peo

Effective communication

Vulnerable young people knowledge

Build supportive relationships

Understanding trauma/ACEs

Car for work journeys

Teaching/youth work qualification

Educational programme delivery

School setting experience

Multi-agency working

Legislation knowledge for children

Domestic abuse knowledge

Education

Qualified in teaching, youth and community work, social work, counselling or related field

Job description

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Healthy relationships support worker

Reference: AUG20269617

Expiry date: 2026-08-31 22:59:00.000

Location: Leyland

Benefits: A benefits package focused on work-life balance. 25 days paid leave (FTE) plus bank holidays. Access to Employee Assistance Programme EAP Health Cash Plan via Medicash.

• Organisation: Key Unlocking Futures
• Salary: £26,806 - £27,743 (pro rata)
• Location: Working across schools, Pupil Referral Units and special schools across Chorley, South Ribble and on rare occasions, the surrounding area.
• Hours: 27 hours per week, term time only, during school hours
• Contract: Permanent - Part Time - Term-time only
• DBS: Enhanced DBS required

Help children and young people understand healthy relationships and build safer futures

At Key Unlocking Futures, part of Progress Housing Group, we help people across Lancashire build better lives. For over 30 years, we’ve supported children, young people and families through difficult times with compassionate, practical services that make a real difference. Key now supports more than 10,000 people across Lancashire each year.

We’re looking for a compassionate Healthy Relationships Support Worker who is passionate about helping communities and supporting young people to build safer, healthier futures. You’ll work across schools, Pupil Referral Units and specialist schools, co-delivering an educational programme that raises awareness and improves understanding of healthy relationships in families.

This is a term-time only role, working 27 hours per week during school hours, making it a great opportunity for someone looking for meaningful work that fits around school routines.

About the Healthy Relationships Support Worker role

You’ll organise and facilitate group work programmes for children and young people, using a learning and development approach across different age groups. You’ll support young people to recognise healthy, unhealthy and abusive behaviours, build confidence and self-worth, and access a safe environment where they can talk about their own experiences. We’re looking for someone who can build trust, communicate in a way young people can relate to, and create a supportive space where they feel listened to and understood.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Organising and facilitating group work programmes for children and young people
• Co-delivering educational materials about healthy relationships and the impact of domestic abuse
• Assessing needs in relation to safeguarding, risk and safety planning, wellbeing, education, and social and family networks
• Empowering children and young people to make informed decisions and take control of their own lives
• Building trusted, supportive relationships with children and young people of different ages
• Working in partnership with schools, social care, police and other agencies to support safeguarding
• Keeping accurate written and electronic records and contributing to reporting for funding agencies

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who cares deeply about making a positive difference in local communities, with the confidence and empathy to engage young people in conversations that matter.

• Experience supporting children and young people
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Knowledge of issues facing vulnerable young people and children with Special Educational Needs
• Ability to develop appropriate, supportive relationships with children and young people
• Understanding of childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences
• Ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative to respond quickly to arising issuesAccess to a car for work-related journeys
• An appropriate qualification in teaching, youth and community work, social work, counselling or a related field
• Experience delivering educational programmes to children and young people
• Experience working in a school setting
• Experience of partnership or multi-agency working
• Knowledge of assets or strengths-based approaches
• Good knowledge of legislation relevant to children and young people
• Up to date knowledge of local, regional and national domestic abuse issues

This is your chance to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where your work will have a direct impact on the lives of children and young people.

We’re proud that this impact has been recognised beyond our organisation. Key Unlocking Futures has been named the 2026 Spring North Charity of the Year and Impact Award winner, and we’re also delighted to have been shortlisted as BIBA finalists. It’s recognition that reflects the dedication of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and the difference we continue to make for people and communities across Lancashire.

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary of £26,806 - £27,743 per annum (pro rata)
• A position that truly reflects promoting a work life balance
• A role within an established organisation with almost 30 years of helping individuals and families building a brighter future for themselves.
• A rewarding role with real purpose
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to be part of a trusted organisation changing lives across Lancashire

Inclusion matters here

Key Unlocking Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.