Assistant Youth Support Worker | Children and Family Wellbeing Service | Part Time | Preston, S[...]

| Salary £24,786 – £27,631 per annum | Permanent | Part Time 6 hours per week | Preston South Ribble International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship. Job Details Do you want to make a real difference to young people\’s lives? This is a fantastic opportunity to \’Step into Youth Work\’. The Targeted Youth Support team, part of Lancashire County Council\’s Children and Family Wellbeing Service, is looking to recruit 1 x 9 (3 x 3 hours an evening) and 3 x 6 hours a week (2 x 3 hours an evening) Assistant Youth Support Workers for Preston & South Ribble District. Candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and passionate about making a difference and changing young people’s lives. Role Details This position involves evening work, typically between 5pm to 9:30pm. The service contributes to Lancashire County Council\’s prevention and early intervention/early help agenda, providing high-quality informal education opportunities to support young people\’s personal and social development. It assists young people facing challenges in education, community, or home life to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. About the Team and Benefits The TYS team is the UK\’s largest employer of JNC qualified youth workers. We adhere to the Pink Book terms and conditions, offering additional leave due to unsocial hours. You may also opt into the Teachers Pension scheme. Understanding Youth Work Youth work focuses on personal and social development, emphasizing skills and attributes of young people rather than problem-solving. It involves engaging with young people to deepen their understanding of themselves, their community, and the world, supporting positive change. Services Offered Core youth work including detached/outreach work on streets Special Educational Needs & Disability support for ages 11-19 (up to 25 if SEN) Safe spaces and targeted youth places to meet community needs Youth voice initiatives such as district youth councils linked to Lancashire Youth Council and regional/national work Enhanced programs like LGBTQ+ groups and mental health support Application Details If you possess the skills, enthusiasm, and desire to work with young people and make a difference, please apply. You are also welcome to attend the drop-in session at West Paddock Family Hub, Leyland, on June 3rd, 4-6 pm, for informal discussion and questions. As part of the role, you will be required to undertake your Level 2 Youth Work qualification. Lancashire County Council will support you in completing this, covering the course costs and time. Important Dates Closing Date: 16th June 2025 Interview Week: commencing 23rd June 2025 or as scheduled Contact and Additional Information For questions, visit the drop-in session or contact: Rowena Hayhurst rowena.hayhurst@lancashire.gov.uk Mob: 07745108629 Please upload a supporting statement evidencing how you meet the role criteria. The panel may be unable to shortlist without this. If you are already a Lancashire County Council employee, apply via the internal vacancies on Oracle Fusion . The position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful applicants will need to apply for a DBS disclosure. More information is available on the \’Our Recruitment Process\’ tab. Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, details of which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Job Description and Person Specification #J-18808-Ljbffr