Youth Support Worker | Early Help Targeted Youth Support Kirkham | part time

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lancashire is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker to join their Targeted Youth Support team. The role involves delivering youth work services in a variety of settings, working passionately to support young people’s development. Candidates must be enthusiastic and willing to undertake Level 2 youth work qualification if not already qualified. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of young people in the community.

Benefits

Teachers Pension

Support for training costs

More leave due to unsocial hours

Qualifications

• Must be able to engage with young people in their communities.
• Willing to undertake a youth work qualification if not already obtained.
• Ability to work up to 4 nights per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver youth work in various locations including detached outreach.
• Support young people's personal and social development.
• Work within a team to provide targeted youth services.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Organizational skills

Passion for youth work

Education

Level 2 youth work qualification

Job description

Salary £25,411 - £32,040 (pro-rata) Per Annum Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week & Part Time, 29.6 Hours Per Week

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Targeted Youth Support, Youth Support Worker job advert

Do you want to make a real difference to young peoples lives then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to 'Step into Youth Work'.

The Targeted Youth Support team part of Lancashire County Council's Children and Family Wellbeing Service are looking to recruit a 4 days, 29.6 hour a week worker as a Youth Support Worker for Fylde & Wyre District, who are enthusiastic, organised and passionate about making a difference and changing young people’s lives. The post is to work up to 4 nights per week, one being a Friday evening, delivering youth work in one of our buildings or on detached using our mobile youth bus.

The Service is a key contributor to the prevention and early intervention/early help agenda for Lancashire County Council. It enables young people to succeed by providing high quality informal education opportunities to promote their personal and social development. It supports young people who are challenged in education, their communities or home life to ensure a successful transition to adulthood.

The TYS team are the biggest employers in the UK of JNC qualified youth workers and we are immensely proud of this, we follow the Pink Book terms and conditions, with more leave due to the unsocial hours we can work. You will also as part of JNC be on a Teachers Pension if you so desire.

Youth work focuses on personal and social development – the skills and attributes of young people – rather than to ‘fix a problem’. It is an educational process that engages with young people in a curriculum that deepens a young person’s understanding of themselves, their community and the world in which they live and supports them to proactively bring about positive changes.

In Lancashire the Targeted Youth Support Team deliver core youth work, these are Detached/outreach working on the streets with young people, Special Educational Needs & Disability working with young people 11 - 19 (up to 25 if SEN), safe spaces so offering a targeted youth places and spaces, to meet the needs of the young people and the community. Youth voice we support this by having district youth councils, linked to Lancashire Youth Council, regional and national work. We also offer enhanced programmes such as LGTBQ+ groups or specific issued based groups, so mental health groups.

If you think you have the skills, are keen to work with young people and make a difference in their lives then please apply and come forward, speak to the team on the drop in session details below, we would be happy to meet you and discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.

As part of the role, you will be required to undertake your level 2 youth work qualification, if you have not got one, you will be supported by Lancashire county council to complete this, in terms of time to complete it and the cost of the course.

Closing Date Sunday 18th January 2026. Interview Date TBC

If you are interested and want to ask any questions why not give email or give me a call

Email me Brian Wood [e-mail] Mob: [phone]

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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