Young Persons Worker - Fixed Term

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

Job summary

With You is seeking a dedicated Young Persons Worker to support a caseload of young people facing substance misuse challenges in Burnley. You will assess needs, develop care plans, deliver a range of treatments and refer to specialists when needed.

You will engage proactively to provide the guidance, education and support required to help clients understand options and make informed decisions. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential; role is full-time and fixed-term to 31 January

Qualifications

• OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willingness to achieve this within 12 months.
• Experience of managing a caseload of young people with complex needs.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to put safeguarding processes into practice.
• Evidence of multi-agency working.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and develop care plans with young people.
• Deliver treatments and refer to specialists when needed.
• Engage proactively to provide support, education and guidance to young people.
• Record and maintain accurate case details and documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Caseload management

Safeguarding knowledge

Multi-agency collaboration

Time management

Relationship building

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving license

Plans and documentation

Education

OCN/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

As a 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 refer them to other specialist support when needed. You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be.

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.

We offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via [e-mail].

This role is full time and fixed term until 31/01/2028. A driving license and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this position.

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, or a clear motivation for wanting to work 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.

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 managing a caseload of young people with complex needs
• sound knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to put safeguarding processes into practice
• evidence of multi-agency working
• evidence of continuous professional development
• excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• 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
• 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

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

We are looking for a Young Persons Worker to join our team 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, this job could be exactly what you're looking for.

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.

The closing date for applications is 18th October 2026.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.