Youth Worker - Young Futures

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA

Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay Award Pending)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term until March 2027

Closing Date: 20th April 2026

Interview Date(s): 28th April 2026

Leicestershire Youth & Justice Service are proud to be able to recruit 2 additional Youth Workers to be involved in an exciting pilot project – Young Futures Prevention Partnerships (Panels). These panels are part of the Government’s Young Futures Programme, under the Safer Streets mission, aiming to prevent and reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB), knife crime, and violence against women and girls (VAWG) through earlier intervention and support

We are seeking creative, passionate and motivated child-centred youth workers to support children aged 10-17 years with a main area of attention for those aged 10-14. We need workers who will think out of the box, be creative, and can work in a fast-paced and intensive environment.

You will need to be adaptable to meet the needs of children, families and the service – this will include working some evenings and occasional weekends to ensure that children are supported. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children.

This exciting project has been operational for 6 months and we have just received extension funding for 1 year from the Home Office. Over the course of the last 6 months, the demographic of children onboarded to the programme has been 70% male and 30% female and have been aged between 11-16 years old predominantly. We have partnered with a number of local community provisions to provide ongoing, sustainable provisions for children. We have continued to build partnerships and connections within the local community to suit the needs of our children.

Service Overview

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.

Children’s 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.

Details of Drop-in sessions

If you would like to find out more about these exciting roles, we would like to invite you to join us at one of our Drop-in sessions where you will hear more about the project and meet our friendly team. Please book your space…!

Online: Monday 13th April – 5-6pm on Microsoft Teams

In-person: Thursday 16th April – 5-6pm @ Hinckley Family Hub Centre, Granville Road, LE10 0PP

*Further information will be sent on request*

About You

Please ensure that you cover all 7 points in your application and provide clear examples and evidence of how each point has been met. Applications that do not demonstrate skills and experience will not be shortlisted.

All posts are essential car users – you will need to hold a valid UK Drivers’ Licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND experience working with children and families
• Experience of direct work with children and families in either case or group work situations AND evidence of establishing and maintaining mentoring relationships including gathering and acting upon child’s voice, and experience of developing and delivering training & group work
• Experience & evidence of collaborating with children to co-design individual intervention plans and sessions that reflect their goals, strengths and aspirations. This will include evidence of how you have delivered creative and sustainable interventions
• Knowledge and experience of the issues faced by vulnerable children and families with complex needs – to include awareness of the differing needs of children and an understanding of child development
• Experience of using case management systems, case recording, writing assessments and/or reports for children
• Significant experience of multi-agency working across services and a sound knowledge of the support available for children
• We are safeguarding organisation – please evidence your comprehensive understanding of youth justice and safeguarding legislation and promoting the welfare of the child.

In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

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

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:

Danielle Robbie (Youth & Justice Team Leader)

Phone: 07729080269 / Email: danielle.robbie@leics.gov.uk

Rachel Lobel (Youth & Justice Team & Partnership Manager)

Phone: 07725204129 / Email: Rachel.lobel@leics.gov.uk

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 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
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