With You in Lancashire is a specialist young persons substance misuse service commissioned by Lancashire County Council. The service delivers psychosocial treatment interventions and education to young people up to the age of 25.
We work with Young People, their families and loved ones, across Lancashire (excluding Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool).
What we’re looking for
The Young Persons Worker role can be challenging but also very rewarding as you support young people to achieve sustainable change in their lives. No two days are the same, the work is varied and interesting. Alongside working directly with Young People on their substance related issues, Young Persons Workers also work closely with partner organisations to ensure the needs of our Young People are met. You will also join a great team that has been established in Lancashire for 15 years. We’ll ensure you’re supported in your role with quality development resources and opportunities.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about supporting Children and Young People, as well as developing themselves professionally. You will need to be resilient, outcomes focussed, and committed.
Experience of successfully engaging Children and Young People. Passionate about your work with CYP and their families, with a drive to make a difference in their lives. You’ll have a strong understanding of safeguarding and effective partnership work.
Further information
This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).
We currently have 2 permanent full time roles for 37.5 hours per week.
One post will be covering Wyre and the office base could be in either Lancaster or Preston and the other will be covering and based in Preston.
Interviews will be held remotely via Google Meet on 05 April 2022
For more information contact Hannah Carr, Team Leader via email; hannah.carr@wearewithyou.org.uk Please quote the reference number in all correspondence.
For further details about working with us click here.