Senior Youth Worker in Blackburn

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Youth Worker to join our dedicated team on a part-time, permanent basis. In this role, you will lead youth-focused projects and initiatives aimed at engaging young people, promoting their development, and supporting positive outcomes. You will oversee youth programs, manage a team of youth workers, and work closely with partners to create safe, inclusive, and inspiring environments for young people aged 8-18 years. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people within our communities, and will be part of an exciting period of growth as we launch a new youth hub, with this role forming part of the new team helping to shape and develop this provision.

Who we are: Newground Together is a registered charity and part of the Together Housing Group. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous. We do this by supporting job and training opportunities, engaging with young people and families, providing memorable outdoor experiences, and offering activities that promote health and wellbeing.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Please note that this is a permanent, part-time position consisting of 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate youth work projects, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and community needs.
• Plan and deliver high-quality programmes and interventions for young people, families, and communities based on local need.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders including schools, police, health services, and community organisations.
• Engage young people and communities, ensuring activities are inclusive and encourage participation from diverse groups.
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, support, and development across projects.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance standards are consistently met.
• Monitor and evaluate delivery, ensuring targets, outcomes, and impact are achieved and recorded.
• Contribute to reporting, funding requirements, and the effective use of project budgets.
• Support the safe and effective management of community sites and delivery spaces.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in youth work.
• A relevant qualification in youth work, community development, or willingness to work towards this.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practices.
• Experience working with diverse groups of young people, including those facing multiple barriers.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Benefits:

• Salary: £33,876.07 (pro-rata)
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay! Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.