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Youth and Community Worker – Community
Hours: 24 Hrs (expectation of flexible 9am – 9pm working to include occasional evenings)
Responsible to: Youth and Community Team Manager
Salary: £26,320.00 per annum pro rota
Permanent role
Job Description – Community Groups
To work directly with vulnerable adults, families and a wider team to provide positive activities, to offer support and guidance through a range of issue-based work, open-access groups and community days.
This role is exciting and varied and involves identifying the communities needs and empowering them to achieve success in a range of ways. This role will suit people who are passionate about making a difference in communities.
Main Responsibilities:
- To help plan and deliver a community work programme ensuring that it inspires and motivates individuals to take control of their own future opportunities.
- Provide a universal service to a range of different groups within the community that are reflective of the local demographics.
- To work as part of the Youth and Community Team of full time, part time and volunteers and the wider Foxton Centre team.
- To develop and co-produce services for adults and families within the community, that meet with the values of The Foxton Centre as an inclusive organisation.
- To promote and communicate with and for groups and activities supporting the needs and wishes of the local community.
- To develop and maintain professional and appropriate relationships and boundaries with children and young people, adults, and families.
- Create positive opportunities for service users attending Foxton Youth and Community Centre
- To report to the organisational management regarding any follow up or developmental work needed with both individuals and groups of young people, adults, or families.
- To undertake recording within case management and evaluation and reporting of sessions.
- To encourage children, young people, adults, and families to actively participate in decision making processes and structures within The Foxton Centre.
- To work flexibly to ensure the needs of our community are met, working with partner agencies where appropriate support to and deliver specific interventions as identified by stakeholders.
- To have responsibility and commitment to safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults always, and identify and manage risks effectively.
- To promote social integration and inclusion, and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination.
- To always understand and adhere to The Foxton Centre policies and procedures with particular emphasis on equal opportunities, health and safety and safeguarding.
- To promote a positive image of The Foxton Centre through professional delivery and conduct with all our stakeholders and the public.
- To empower and support vulnerable adults and families to achieve accreditation opportunities and/or get back into employment, education or training.
- Ability to work independently to develop positive relationships with the community and develop their skills.
- To develop opportunities and experiences with the wider community such as trips, residentials, activities and an engaging programme.
Person Specific
A willingness to support young people and vulnerable groups
A passion and commitment for the community and different groups within the local area.
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
For this post you must hold an enhanced DBS
If you are interested, please send a copy of your CV to info@thefoxtoncentre.co.uk
Deadline: 20th May 2026 by no later than 12.00pm
Youth and Community Worker – Open Access
Hours: 24 Hrs (expectation of flexible 9am – 9pm working to include 3/4 evenings per week)
Responsible to: Youth and Community Team Manager
Salary: £26,320.00 per annum pro rota
Permanent role
Job Description – Open Access Worker
To work directly with children, young people, families and a wider team to provide positive activities, to offer support and guidance through a range of issue-based work and open-access groups.
This role is exciting and varied and involves identifying young people’s needs and empowering them to achieve success in a range of ways. This role will suit people who are passionate about making a difference in communities.
Main Responsibilities:
- To help plan and deliver a universal and youth work programme ensuring that it inspires and motivates young people in a fully inclusive, engaging and proactive safe way.
- Provide a universal service to all children and young people and member of the community that are reflective of the local demographics.
- To work as part of the Youth and Community Team of full time, part time and volunteers and the wider Foxton Centre team.
- To develop and co-produce services for children, young people, adults and families within the community, that meet with the values of The Foxton Centre as an inclusive organisation.
- To promote and communicate with and for groups and activities supporting the needs and wishes of the local community.
- To develop and maintain professional and appropriate relationships and boundaries with children and young people, adults, and families.
- Create positive opportunities for young people
- To report to the organisational management regarding any follow up or developmental work needed with both individuals and groups of young people, adults, or families.
- To undertake recording within case management and evaluation and reporting of sessions.
- To encourage children, young people, adults, and families to actively participate in decision making processes and structures within The Foxton Centre.
- To work flexibly to ensure the needs of our community are met, working with partner agencies where appropriate support to and deliver specific interventions as identified by stakeholders.
- To have responsibility and commitment to safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults always, and identify and manage risks effectively.
- To promote social integration and inclusion, and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination.
- To always understand and adhere to The Foxton Centre policies and procedures with particular emphasis on equal opportunities, health and safety and safeguarding.
- To promote a positive image of The Foxton Centre through professional delivery and conduct with all our stakeholders and the public.
- To empower and support children, young people to achieve accreditation opportunities.
- Ability to work independently to develop positive relationships with young people and develop their skills.
- To develop opportunities and experiences with young people such as trips, residentials, activities and an engaging programme.
Person Specific
A willingness to support young people and vulnerable groups
A passion and commitment for the community and different groups within the local area.
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
For this post you must hold an enhanced DBS
If you are interested, please send your CV to info@thefoxtoncentre.co.uk
Deadline: 20th May 2026 by no later than 12.00pm
Youth and Community Worker – Outreach and Detached
Hours: 24 Hrs (expectation of flexible 9am – 9pm working to include 1/2 evenings per week)
Responsible to: Youth and Community Team Manager
Salary: £26,320.00 per annum pro rota
Permanent role
Job Description – Outreach and detached youth worker
To work directly with children, young people, families and a wider team to provide positive activities, to offer support and guidance through a range of issue-based work, outreach, detached and one to one provision.
This role is exciting and varied and involves reaching young people where they are at, through one to one support, outreach and detached work, whilst also offering and supporting young people with referral pathways onto continued support. This role will suit people who are passionate about making a difference in communities.
Main Responsibilities:
- To help plan and deliver a community work programme ensuring that it inspires and motivates individuals to take control of their own future opportunities.
- Provide a universal service to a range of different groups within the community that are reflective of the local demographics.
- To work as part of the Youth and Community Team of full time, part time and volunteers and the wider Foxton Centre team.
- To develop and co-produce services for adults and families within the community, that meet with the values of The Foxton Centre as an inclusive organisation.
- To promote and communicate with and for groups and activities supporting the needs and wishes of the local community.
- To develop and maintain professional and appropriate relationships and boundaries with children and young people, adults, and families.
- Create positive opportunities for service users attending Foxton Youth and Community Centre
- To report to the organisational management regarding any follow up or developmental work needed with both individuals and groups of young people, adults, or families.
- To undertake recording within case management and evaluation and reporting of sessions.
- To encourage children, young people, adults, and families to actively participate in decision making processes and structures within The Foxton Centre.
- To work flexibly to ensure the needs of our community are met, working with partner agencies where appropriate support to and deliver specific interventions as identified by stakeholders.
- To have responsibility and commitment to safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults always, and identify and manage risks effectively.
- To promote social integration and inclusion, and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination.
- To always understand and adhere to The Foxton Centre policies and procedures with particular emphasis on equal opportunities, health and safety and safeguarding.
- To promote a positive image of The Foxton Centre through professional delivery and conduct with all our stakeholders and the public.
- To empower and support vulnerable adults and families to achieve accreditation opportunities and/or get back into employment, education or training.
- Ability to work independently to develop positive relationships with the community and develop their skills.
- To develop opportunities and experiences with the wider community such as trips, residentials, activities and an engaging programme.
Person Specific
A willingness to support young people and vulnerable groups
A passion and commitment for the community and different groups within the local area.
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
For this post you must hold an enhanced DBS
If you are interested, please send your CV to info@thefoxtoncentre.co.uk
Deadline: 20th May 2026 by no later than 12.00pm
Bank/Casual Workers – Homeless Services and Youth & Community
Responsible to: Youth and Community Team Manager
Pay: £13.68 per hour
Job Description:
Job Summary
Bank Support Worker – Youth, Community & Homeless Services
We are a newly opened Youth and Community Centre with over 56 years of experience supporting local young people and the wider community. Alongside our community programmes, we also deliver homelessness and outreach services supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community across Preston.
Built on the values of respect, inclusion, community, and care, we are looking for compassionate, flexible, and reliable Relief / Bank Support Workers to join our team. This is a varied, front-line role where you will have the opportunity to work across a range of youth, community, and homelessness services, making a genuine difference in people’s lives.
The Role
This is a flexible, hands-on position supporting young people, adults, rough sleepers, vulnerable women, and individuals with complex needs across a variety of settings.
You may work across several of our services, including:
- Youth and community sessions
- Wellbeing workshops and group activities
- Community outreach and engagement projects
- Rough sleeper day services
- Emergency accommodation support
- Outreach work supporting vulnerable women involved in street sex work
You will help create safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environments where individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships using a non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach
- Provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable individuals accessing our services
- Support and deliver youth, community, wellbeing, and homelessness-related activities
- Engage service users in meaningful conversations and encourage access to appropriate support services
- Carry out welfare checks and support tasks as directed by the team
- Promote equality, inclusion, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times
- Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour or emotional distress
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, external agencies, and partner organisations
- Maintain accurate records, support notes, and incident reports using internal systems
- Help maintain safe, clean, and welcoming environments across all services
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times
About You
We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting their community and making a positive impact.
You will:
- Be compassionate, approachable, and empathetic
- Have a non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach
- Be confident working with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Understand issues relating to homelessness, inequality, exclusion, mental health, trauma, and vulnerability
- Be able to work independently and as part of a supportive team
- Remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Be flexible and willing to work across different services and locations
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Desirable Experience
- Experience in youth work, homelessness services, community engagement, outreach, or social care
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and support pathways
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice, mental health, substance misuse, or adverse childhood experiences
- Experience supporting rough sleepers, vulnerable women, or individuals with complex needs
- Relevant safeguarding or support-work training (training can also be provided)
Additional Information
- Flexible bank / sessional shifts available
- Evening, weekend, and occasional early morning shifts may be required
- Full induction, supervision, and ongoing training provided
- Enhanced DBS check required before starting
- Job Types: Part-time, Zero-hours contract
- Work Location: In person (Preston)
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive organisation rooted in over five decades of community work. You’ll gain experience across multiple services while helping create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for people who need support the most.
If you are interested, please send your CV to info@thefoxtoncentre.co.uk
Deadline: 20th May 2026 by no later than 12.00pm
How we’ve helped.
As a mother I feel The Foxton Centre is a massive part of our community. It brings people together, helps and supports us all, especially our children.
Foxton Women’s Services is extremely important to me because of the other women, they do so much for us, we would be lost without them.
The Foxton has never let me slip through the net. It has been there to drag me out of the darkness so many times.
