Assistant Youth Worker - Charnwood

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Loughborough Mountfields family hub Squirrel Way, Loughborough LE12 3GE

Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 per annum (Pro rata for part time)

Working Hours:5 hours per week over 2 evenings Monday & Thursday

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 6th April 2026

Interview Date(s): 16th April 2026 - 4pm onwards, Loughborough Children & Family Centre, Regents Street , Loughborough, LE11 5BN

Leicestershire Youth & Justice Service is an ambitious, vibrant and forward thinking service working in an environment focused on supporting children towards their brighter futures. We are committed to Child First approaches and are strong in our advocacy for children.

We are a multicultural and diverse team consisting of staff from the local authority, probation, police and health based across Leicestershire. We are proud to have a workforce which represents and reflects the children & families we work alongside, and we are committed to creating a culture which is inclusive and challenges discrimination and bias.

The Youth & Justice Service is a dedicated service for children aged 11+ who need support. We offer a wide range of non statutory and statutory interventions to children who are experiencing difficulties and challenges where support cannot be provided by universal services alone. We have strong relationships with wider services & partnerships supporting children and their families to ensure that we can jointly deliver the best possible support and care.

About the Role Assistant Youth Worker Role

We are looking for people who are passionate and committed to working with children who can:

• work flexibly to meet the needs of children, families and victims
• undertake complex assessments of the needs of children and families
• be responsible for developing their practice and undertake and implement learning
• listen to and act upon children's voice to strive for the best outcomes

Children Voice

In Youth & Justice, we are committed to the voice and passionate about the participation of the children who access our services and support. We have developed a culture and ethos of children being at the heart of decision making across our service. We are fortunate to have children who are involved in our recruitment process and are looking forward to meeting interview candidates. You will be interviewed by our children who will have an equal part in selecting the best people to join our amazing team.

Leicestershire

The county of Leicestershire is uniquely placed in the heart of England with major access routes enabling easy travel. Our county has a proud manufacturing and agricultural heritage and has both urban and rural areas comprising of seven district and borough councils. In recent years, the county has welcomed new communities - we are striving to ensure that our workforce represents and understands unique experiences and perspectives of those who live in Leicestershire.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex offenders, please see our policy statement.

To be considered for this role, you are required to have permanent rights to work within the UK

You should also hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Recognised Youth Work Qualification, Degree or Demonstratable experience
• You have knowledge and /or experience to be able to assist in planning, setting up, and running youth work sessions and events.
• You are able to engage with young people aged 11-19 yrs in a respectful, consistent, and approachable manner, have the ability to ensure all young people feel welcome, included, and supported regardless of background or ability.
• You are able to follow & understand safeguarding procedures, and report concerns promptly and appropriately.
• You are able to communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute positively to the team and the youth work offer.
• You are dependable, punctual, and proactive in supporting youth work delivery.
• You are able to confidently contribute & participate in supervision, training and team reflection to improve practice.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Details of Drop in Sessions

In Person - Thursday 26th March 6-7:30pm, Mountfields Lodge Family Hub, Epinal Way LE11 3GE

Virtual - Monday 30th March 6-7pm, Microsoft Teams

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Please book onto the drop in sessions by emailing .

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Lee Kramer - Senior Youth Worker

Telephone:

Email:

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal:

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