Sessional Youth Worker

Would you enjoy engaging young people in activities and opening their eyes to life’s possibilities?

Could you support young people to make informed decisions about their future and encourage them to live their best lives?

Can you work 1 or 2 evenings a week?

Many of our team do this role alongside another job, to gain experience working with young people or to compliment family life.

If this is you…. consider joining Newground Together Youth Team (NYT) thriving youth service as a Sessional Youth Worker in Blackburn.

Newground Together is the charitable arm of Together Housing Group, with the aim of empowering people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous to achieve our ambition, better lives, and opportunities for our communities. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are looking for Sessional Youth Workers to join our enthusiastic & dedicated youth work team. You would be part of delivering Youth Clubs and Detached Based Youth Work for young people aged 8 - 19 years old across Blackburn (or up to 24 with additional needs).

As an Sessional Youth Worker you will provide support, information, and guidance to young people on issues that impact their lives. Engaging young people in a variety of activities and opportunities within their communities. Everything we do supports young people to develop their social and life skills and supporting their personal growth.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of an Sessional Youth Worker at Newground Together:

• Assist in the delivery of a range of youth activities and programs
• Engage with young people in a positive, supportive, and engaging manner
• Provide guidance, advice, and support to young people
• Help develop and maintain positive relationships with young people and their families
• Support the youth team in organising and supervising outings, trips, and events
• Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of youth programs to ensure effectiveness and impact

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for working with young people and making a positive impact in their lives
• Is engaging, approachable, and able to build rapport with young people
• Has excellent communication and people skills
• Is patient, understanding, and able to provide guidance and support to young people
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Wants to learn and understand issue that impact on young people's lives

Benefits

We are offering the candidate for the Sessional Youth Worker:

• Hourly Rate = £12.71 per hour from 1st April 2026
• Annual salary increment increases
• You will be covering the  Shadsworth and Whitbirk area.
• Full time equivalent 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays. This will be calculated on a pro-rata basis
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme