Lancashire County Council
Youth Support Worker
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Job Description
Salary: £26,225 - £33,066 per annum | Hours: 37 hours per week | Position: Permanent, Full time | Location: Preston & South Ribble District
About the Opportunity
Do you want to make a real difference to young people's lives? Then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to 'Step into Youth Work'.
About the Team
The Targeted Youth Support team, part of Lancashire County Council's, Children and Family Wellbeing Service, is looking to recruit 1 full-time, 37-hour, permanent Youth Support Worker for the Preston & South Ribble District. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organized, and passionate about making a difference and changing young people’s lives.
About the Service
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.
About the Role
The TYS team is the biggest employer 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 be on a Teachers Pension if you so desire.
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Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the delivery of youth work opportunities
- Work closely with other youth work staff and volunteers
- Design and develop youth work responses underpinned by the 4 cornerstones of youth work: equality, participation, education, and empowerment
- Deliver face-to-face work, including trips, activity days, and residentials
Qualifications and Requirements
- Access to a vehicle is essential
- Required to undertake a level 3 youth work qualification, supported by Lancashire County Council if necessary
About You
- Enthusiastic, organized, and passionate about making a difference
- Keen to work with young people and make a difference in their lives
Application Process
If you think you have the skills, are keen to work with young people and make a difference in their lives, then please apply. 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.
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Contact Information
If you would like any further information on the role or to discuss further, please contact either:
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Rowena Hayhurst
- Email: rowena.hayhurst@lancashire.gov.uk
- Mobile: 07745108629
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Bec Myers
- Email: Rebecca.myers@lancashire.gov.uk
- Mobile: 07876844272
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.
Important Information
- Closing Date: 26th July 2026
- Interview Date: Monday 24th August
- 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.
- Benefits: Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
- Vacancy Closure: We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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