All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.
Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date: Monday 4th May 2026
Join our team as a Young Persons Worker in Lancaster - Job Description/Person Specification
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 leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
About the Role
We're recruiting for a Young Person's Worker for our substance misuse service in Lancaster, 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.
As a Young Person's Worker, you will offer vital support, training, and education to young people in their locality. They work...