Targeted Youth Support Worker – Lancaster & Morecambe District
Targeted Youth Support team part of Lancashire County Councils Children and Family Wellbeing Service are looking to recruit a 4 days, 29.6 hour a week worker as a Youth Support Worker for Lancaster & Morecambe 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 and/or on detached using our mobile youth bus.
Role Overview
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 delivers core youth work including 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 offering targeted youth places and spaces, and enhanced programmes such as LGBTQ+ groups or specific issue-based groups, including mental health groups.
Working Conditions
This is a 29.6 hour a week contract, up to 4 days a week (up to 4 nights). Shift structure includes a Friday evening shift and work may involve building-based or mobile bus-based youth work.
Qualifications & Experience
You will have a nationally recognised JNC Level 3 qualification for Youth and Community Workers and evidence of continued professional development. If you do not currently hold a Level 3, the successful candidate may study Level 3 and be considered for a JNC Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Level 3 Youth Work Practice, with course fees paid by the Council.
Additional Requirements
The post 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.
Application Process
Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 27th October 2025 or a date by agreement
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.
We are holding a drop‑in session on Thursday 16th October at Whitecross ground floor multi‑use youth room. Please let us know if you want to attend by emailing Nicole.Cobb@lancashire.gov.uk or calling 07887631335.
Contact
Email: Brian.Wood@lancashire.gov.uk | Phone: 07795222745
For further queries regarding the role: Email Nicole.Cobb@lancashire.gov.uk | Phone: 07887631335
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
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