Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum (Pro Rata) | Permanent| Part-Time 29.6 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Are you passionate about supporting young people and families? Do you have the skills to connect, listen, and guide—often when it matters most?
Join our Talkzone Team, where every conversation can change a life.
Talkzone is a dynamic, confidential advice service supporting young people aged 11–25, as well as parents and carers. Operating 365 days a year (2pm–10pm), we provide support through phone, text, email, and webchat, connecting with people when they feel most comfortable.
Service runs 7 days a week, all year round
As a Talkzone Worker, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced and rewarding service:
We’re seeking someone who is:
For further information about the post please email: laura.dewhurst@lancashire.gov.uk
This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
