Young Persons Worker - Criminal Justice (Ref: 0114ZN)
Join our team as a Young Persons Worker in Burnley. Luci Hanmer (Service Manager) will be holding a virtual information session on Thursday 26th February at 6pm for anyone wanting to learn more about the role, where you can meet the Director of Young People's Services and Regional Head of Young People's Service Delivery, along with key service stakeholders. Please email to register.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for a Young Person’s Worker for our substance misuse service in Lancashire, for young people up to the age of 25. You will deliver 1:1 and group work, alongside information sessions and drop‑in services for young people in the local area. This role will join our Criminal Justice team, working across 2 services. You will offer vital support, training and education to young people in their locality, work with other agencies and professionals to safeguard them, and collaborate with the local authority. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
In this role, you’ll support a caseload of young people who are experiencing difficulties with substance misuse, developing care plans, delivering a variety of treatments, and referring to specialist support when needed. You will proactively engage young people to provide the support, training, education and guidance they need to better understand the implications of the situations they may face and the decisions they may take.
This position is offered on a full‑time, fixed‑term basis until March 2027, with a starting salary of £25,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression.
About us
We are a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, operating over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year.
Job responsibilities
Do you have a great rapport with young people? Are you passionate about educating and supporting them to navigate their way through the many issues they face today? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Young Person’s Worker, you will:
* Deliver individual and group work, information sessions and drop‑in services
* Work in partnership with the local authority and other agencies to safeguard young clients
* Develop and implement personalised care plans and treatment pathways
* Provide proactive support and guidance to help them make informed decisions
* Collaborate with team members to maintain high‑quality service delivery
Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience working within health, social care, criminal justice or a related specialist setting, ideally with young people
* A clear motivation for working in the drug and alcohol sector
* Excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills
* Ability to build meaningful relationships and provide efficient customer service
Experience
* Compassionate and motivated with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships
* Track record of reliable customer service and working collaboratively as part of a team
* Internship or professional experience with young people in a related setting preferred
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
As required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, a derogation will be applied for to check for any previous convictions. Applicants will be asked to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto‑enrolment into We Are With You's pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card for savings on high‑street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and support for wellbeing
* Refer a Friend scheme – £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months probation (prerequisite)
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with lived experience, disabilities, racialised communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, all ages, and armed forces veterans. We provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and for candidates with a disability, and offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with learning difficulties or medical conditions.
Closing date: Friday 6th March 2026.
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