Job Description

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) Pay award pending

Working Hours: 5 hours per week over 2 evenings -per week in the Charnwood locality

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 5th July 2026

Interview Date(s): Tuesday 21st July from 4pm onwards, Loughborough Children & Family Centre, Regents Street , Loughborough, LE11 5BN

About the Role

This post is an Assistant Youth worker – Part time 5 hours per week – split over 2 sessions working 2.5 hours for each session in the Charnwood locality

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.

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.

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
• Be responsible for developing your own practice and undertake and implement learning
• Listen to and act upon children’s voice to strive for the best outcomes

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.

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 statementt.

About You

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

You must have gained level 2 or equivalent in Maths & English & You should also hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle & be able to work 2 evenings per week in the Charnwood locality

As you apply, please show us how you meet the seven points below by sharing examples from your skills, knowledge or experience.

• You have Level 2 or equivalent qualification in maths & English and have experience of working with young people aged 11-19
• You have knowledge and /or experience to be able to assist in planning, setting up, and running youth work sessions and events in a respectful, consistent, and approachable manner.
• You 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 25th June 5-6:30pm, Mountfields Lodge Family Hub, Epinal Way LE11 3GE

Virtual – Tuesday 23rd June 5-6:30pm, Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link Join : https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/396688964360980-p=8nbDb9OcFugmDDfu0U

Please book onto the drop in sessions by emailing Lee.kramer@leic.gov.uk

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Lee Kramer, Senior Youth Worker

Tel 0779 5450531

Email: Lee.kramer@leic.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 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
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us