Young Persons Worker - Child and Youth Justice Service

Occy; Burnley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

WithYou in Burnley is hiring a Young Persons Worker to support a caseload of young people facing substance misuse issues. You will assess needs, develop care plans, deliver treatments and refer to specialist support where needed, and you will run 1:1 and group sessions, plus information sessions and drop-in services in the local area.

A full-time fixed-term role until 31 March 2027, the salary starts at £26,250 and rises to £30,900 with pay bands.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of completing assessments, risk assessments or care plans with young people
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing demands

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of young people with substance misuse to assess needs and develop care plans
• Deliver 1:1 and group work as well as information sessions and drop-ins
• Collaborate with local authority and partners; refer to specialist services as needed
• Record and maintain accurate case details and ensure timely updates

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving license

Education

NVQ/OCN Level 3

Job description

As a Child and Youth Justice Service - Young Persons Worker, you'll be supporting a caseload of young people who are experiencing difficulties with substance misuse. You'll work with them to assess their needs, develop care plans, deliver a variety of treatments and/or refer them to other specialist support when needed.

You'll also be proactively engaging with young people to provide them with the support, training, education and guidance they need to better understand the implication of the situations they may face and the decision they may take. You will deliver 1:1 and group work, alongside information sessions and drop-in services for young people in the local area.

You will be working in partnership with the local authority, working between WithYou 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, fixed term position until 31/03/2027. We offer a starting salary of £26,250, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via [e-mail].

To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:

• OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
• experience of working with Young People and/or a qualification in substance misuse, mental health, psychology, nursing or youth work
• evidence of continuous professional development
• experience of completing assessments, risk assessments or care plans with young people
• excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including liaising with professional to support young people
• the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
• good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
• excellent written and oral communication skills, including engaging delivery of presentations to large groups of young people
• the ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
• effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media
• access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence - you will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS and barred lists check.

Join WithYou as a Young Persons Worker in our Child and Youth Justice service in Burnley.

Do you have a great rapport with young people? Are you passionate about educating and supporting them to navigate their way through the many issues they face today?If so, this job could be exactly what you're looking for.

WithYou is a substance misuse service in Lancashire for young people up to the age of 25. Our Young Persons Worker teams offer vital support, training, and education to young people in their locality. They work with other agencies and professionals to safeguard their young clients, working with their families too where appropriate. The work can be challenging but it's always rewarding and at With You, you'll be part of an amazing team making a real difference to people's lives.

Please see the linked job description to support your application.

The closing date for applications is 15th November 2026.