Youth and Community worker

Wigan Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 8,600 - 9,600; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking an ASB Youth Engagement Worker to join the Reach Adolescence Safeguarding Service in Hindley. You will deliver targeted youth work mainly through detached and outreach approaches in hotspot communities, engaging young people and building positive relationships to reduce ASB and improve community safety.

You will work with partners including Police, schools and community organisations, flexible with evenings and weekends, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted youth work in communities where ASB has been identified.
• Engage young people through detached/outreach activities to reduce ASB.
• Work with Police, schools and community organisations to support young people.

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Hindley Town Hall

Salary: Grade 7, £8,645 - £9,644 per annum.

9.5 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

You will work as part of the ASB Youth Engagement Team, providing targeted youth work in communities where youth-related anti-social behaviour has been identified. Working mainly through detached and outreach youth work, you will engage young people in hotspot locations, build positive relationships and provide activities and support that help reduce ASB and improve community safety. You will work closely with partners including Police, schools, community organisations and other services, responding to emerging concerns while ensuring young people have access to positive opportunities, support and a voice in their communities.

About you:

You will be passionate about working with young people and confident engaging them in their own communities. You will understand youth work principles and know how to build positive, trusted relationships with young people from a range of backgrounds. You will understand the issues affecting young people and communities, including youth-related anti-social behaviour. You will be a strong communicator, able to work well with partners and use good judgement in challenging situations. You will be approachable, reliable and comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to work regular evenings and weekends.

About us:

Reach Adolescence Safeguarding Service is a dynamic and creative service that works with young people, families, victims, and communities who are affected by crime, ASB and other risk factors.

As a service we take an asset based, restorative approach, using the voice of young people to help empower them to shape their communities and raise aspirations across the borough.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

For further information, please contact: Simon Ramsey [e-mail] or 01942 487100

Interview dates:

Priority Candidates: 14th October 2026

All other Candidates: 16 October 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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• Safer Recruitment at Wigan Council
• Applying Authentically With AI: Our Greater Manchester Approach
• DBS Applicant Information
• Job Specification