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Barnardo's; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnardo's seeks a Project Worker 1 for its Include Me 2 Service in Lancashire. This part-time, permanent role supports group sessions for children and young people with SEND, helping them engage in play and leisure activities while offering respite to families.

You will join a friendly, dedicated team, working with children and young people aged 4–18 and contributing to a Disability Confident working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 4–18 in play and leisure activities.
• Help provide respite to families and assist in running group sessions.
• Contribute to a friendly, safe, and inclusive service environment.

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Worker 1 to join our friendly, passionate and dedicated team at our Include Me 2 Service based in Lancashire on a part time, permanent basis.

About the Service:

Our Include Me 2 Service is a short breaks service facilitating group sessions for children & young people aged 4 – 18 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs/disabilities offering them opportunities to get involved in play and leisure activities such as arts & crafts, cooking and trips out in the community whilst offering valuable respite to their families. We are a fun-loving team looking for an enthusiastic, happy and kind individual to join us as our Play Worker!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Project Worker 1

Company: Barnardo's

Salary: from £12,972.64 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Blackpool

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Sept 2026

Closing date: 22 Sept 2026

Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Worker 1 to join our friendly, passionate and dedicated team at our Include Me 2 Service based in Lancashire on a part time, permanent basis.

About the Service:

Our Include Me 2 Service is a short breaks service facilitating group sessions for children & young people aged 4 – 18 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs/disabilities offering them opportunities to get involved in play and leisure activities such as arts & crafts, cooking and trips out in the community whilst offering valuable respite to their families. We are a fun-loving team looking for an enthusiastic, happy and kind individual to join us as our Play Worker!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.