Youth & Community Development Worker (Part-Time, 17.5h)

Newground Together; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Vehicle leasing

Staff support networks

Job summary

Newground Together is seeking a motivated Youth Worker for a part-time, permanent role (17.5 hours per week) to support delivery of youth-focused projects engaging young people aged 8–18. You’ll work in a supportive team to create safe, inclusive environments and help shape the new youth hub as part of our growth.

Based in Lancashire, the role offers a pro-rata salary around £14,414.32 per year, 27 days leave pro rata, pension, cycle to work, vehicle leasing, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with young people aged 8–25.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 for recording and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate inclusive youth work sessions that support young people’s development.
• Build positive relationships and encourage young people to shape activities, lead sessions and influence decisions.
• Support young people to overcome barriers and access wellbeing, education and employment support.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion per policies.
• Support volunteers through induction, guidance and ongoing engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, community groups and partner organisations to improve outcomes.
• Maintain records, monitor outcomes and contribute to targets and evaluation.
• Help ensure activities and venues are safe, including risk assessments.

Skills

Youth work experience

Communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding basics

MS 365 / digital records

Caseload management

Reliability & flexibility

Education

Level 3 Youth Work qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Newground Together is seeking a motivated Youth Worker for a part-time, permanent role (17.5 hours per week) to support delivery of youth-focused projects engaging young people aged 8–18. You’ll work in a supportive team to create safe, inclusive environments and help shape the new youth hub as part of our growth.

Based in Lancashire, the role offers a pro-rata salary around £14,414.32 per year, 27 days leave pro rata, pension, cycle to work, vehicle leasing, and development opportunities.