Assistant Youth Support Worker | Early Help Service | Burnley

Assistant Youth Support Worker

Early Help – Education and Children’s Services
Location: Burnley
Salary: £24,121 - £26,341 (pro-rata) Qualified | £23,496 - £23,825 (pro-rata) Unqualified
Grade: JNC 7–10 (Qualified) | JNC 5–6 (Unqualified) - NVQ/RVQ 2 minimum -  Locally recognised JNC Qualification in Youth and Community Work (If you hold this qualification, you must complete it within a set time and will start on the trainee scale) 

About Us…

Lancashire County Council is committed to making Lancashire the best place to live, work, visit, and prosper. Our Early Help Service plays a vital role in supporting children, young people, and families to achieve their full potential. We deliver high-quality informal education, prevention, and early intervention opportunities that help young people make informed decisions, build resilience, and successfully transition to adulthood.

About You…

Passion for Youth Work – You care deeply about improving life chances for young people. You’ll help create safe spaces where they can develop their identity, build confidence, and feel valued.
Engagement – You’ll work alongside Youth Workers to deliver exciting programmes and projects that tackle real issues such as health, lifestyle, relationships, and community engagement.
Role Model – You’ll demonstrate positive behaviours, patience, and resilience, inspiring young people to make positive choices and thrive.

What You’ll Do…

• Assist in delivering youth provision and targeted projects across Lancashire.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with young people and provide guidance on issues affecting their lives.
• Support activities that promote personal and social development, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Help maintain safe environments and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends, to meet the needs of young people.
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Essential Skills & Experience:

• NVQ/RVQ Level 2 or JNC-recognised Youth and Community Work qualification (or willingness to work towards this).
• Ability to engage and build rapport with young people in diverse settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and resilience.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

For further information please contact:  [email protected]

Why Join Us…

Inclusivity – We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups.
Benefits – Generous local government pension, flexible working, up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to discounts through our benefits platform.
Development – We’ll support you with training, qualifications, and opportunities to grow your career in youth work.

How to Apply…

If you’re passionate about making a difference for young people and want to join a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early, so apply today!

The post you are applying for 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. 

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Once we receive your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief phone call. This will help us learn more about your experience and suitability for the role and will determine whether you are invited to interview.

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