Young Persons Worker - Contextual Safeguarding

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

Job summary

Securitas UK is recruiting a Young Person’s Worker for our substance misuse service in Lancashire. You will deliver 1:1 and group work, information sessions and drop-in services for young people up to age 25.

You will work with other agencies to safeguard clients, collaborate with the local authority, and travel between offices. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working within health, social care, criminal justice or related settings, ideally with young people.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with young people and stakeholders.
• A positive and proactive approach to safeguarding and client welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and group work with young people up to age 25.
• Provide information sessions and drop-in support to local youth.
• Safeguard young clients and work with families where appropriate, in partnership with local authority.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Young Person’s Worker for our substance misuse service in Lancashire, for young people up to the age of 25. You will deliver 1:1 and group work, alongside information sessions and drop-in services for young people in the local area.

As a Young Person’s Worker, you will 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. You will be working in partnership with the local authority and will work between WithYou offices and the local authority offices, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.

In this role, you'll be supporting a caseload of young people who are experiencing difficulties with substance misuse. You'll work with them to access 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.

This position is offered on a full time, fixed term basis, until 31st March 2027. As a Young Persons Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per year.

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, ideally with young people and a clear motivation for working in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.

You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

Join our team as a Young Persons Worker in Burnley on a fixed term basis.

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, we'd love to hear from you.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Closing date: 4th October 2026.