Job summary

Please note that this advert may close should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026

Join our team as an Apprentice Young Persons Worker in Preston - Job Description/Person Specification

Do you have an interest in working with young people in the drug and alcohol sector? Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This apprenticeship will provide an opportunity for learning, development and work experience and offers a supported approach to new career opportunities and further education in the drug and alcohol sector. As part of this role, you will gain experience of the Lancashire Young Person's treatment system, assist in assessing user needs and providing positive interventions that encourage, motivate and assist service users to address their substance misuse. This is a great opportunity to learn more about providing support, information, training, education and guidance to young people, as well as working to improve access to appropriate services.
You will be working in partnership with the local authority and will work between With You offices and the local authority offices, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.
This is full time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm. This position is fixed term for 12 months.

About us

Please note that this advert may close should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026

Join our team as an Apprentice Young Persons Worker in Preston - Job Description/Person Specification

Do you have an interest in working with young people in the drug and alcohol sector? Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

18 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,000 to £23,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1776420430-CXQ49

Job locations

Preston
Preston
PR1 1HQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role
Please note that this advert may close should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026
Join our team as an Apprentice Young Persons Worker in Preston - Job Description/Person Specification
Do you have an interest in working with young people in the drug and alcohol sector? Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
WithYou is a substance misuse service in Lancashire for young people up to the age of 25. We deliver 1:1 and group work, alongside information sessions and drop-in services for young people in the local area. For more information about us and what we do please visit our website here.
Job Opportunity
This apprenticeship will provide an opportunity for learning, development and work experience and offers a supported approach to new career opportunities and further education in the drug and alcohol sector. As part of this role, you will gain experience of the Lancashire Young Person's treatment system, assist in assessing user needs and providing positive interventions that encourage, motivate and assist service users to address their substance misuse. This is a great opportunity to learn more about providing support, information, training, education and guidance to young people, as well as working to improve access to appropriate services.
You will be working in partnership with the local authority and will work between With You offices and the local authority offices, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.
This is full time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm. This position is fixed term for 12 months.
Essential Skills
To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:

• Commitment to complete a level 3 Substance Misuse qualifications within 6 months of starting the role
• The ability to listen, share information and give and receive support and advice
• Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to speak and write clearly
• The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
• An interest in working with Young People and substance misuse
• Good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
• The ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
• Effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media

DE&I
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application.
Benefits- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]'s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Job description

About the Role
Please note that this advert may close should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026
Join our team as an Apprentice Young Persons Worker in Preston - Job Description/Person Specification
Do you have an interest in working with young people in the drug and alcohol sector? Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
WithYou is a substance misuse service in Lancashire for young people up to the age of 25. We deliver 1:1 and group work, alongside information sessions and drop-in services for young people in the local area. For more information about us and what we do please visit our website here.
Job Opportunity
This apprenticeship will provide an opportunity for learning, development and work experience and offers a supported approach to new career opportunities and further education in the drug and alcohol sector. As part of this role, you will gain experience of the Lancashire Young Person's treatment system, assist in assessing user needs and providing positive interventions that encourage, motivate and assist service users to address their substance misuse. This is a great opportunity to learn more about providing support, information, training, education and guidance to young people, as well as working to improve access to appropriate services.
You will be working in partnership with the local authority and will work between With You offices and the local authority offices, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.
This is full time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm. This position is fixed term for 12 months.
Essential Skills
To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:

• Commitment to complete a level 3 Substance Misuse qualifications within 6 months of starting the role
• The ability to listen, share information and give and receive support and advice
• Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to speak and write clearly
• The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
• An interest in working with Young People and substance misuse
• Good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
• The ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
• Effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media

DE&I
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application.
Benefits- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into [Employer hidden]'s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:

• Commitment to complete a level 3 Substance Misuse qualifications within 6 months of starting the role
• The ability to listen, share information and give and receive support and advice
• Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to speak and write clearly
• The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
• An interest in working with Young People and substance misuse
• Good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
• The ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
• Effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media

Experience

Essential

To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:

• Commitment to complete a level 3 Substance Misuse qualifications within 6 months of starting the role
• The ability to listen, share information and give and receive support and advice
• Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to speak and write clearly
• The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
• An interest in working with Young People and substance misuse
• Good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
• The ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
• Effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

[Employer hidden]

Address

Preston
Preston
PR1 1HQ

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

[Employer hidden]

Address

Preston
Preston
PR1 1HQ

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Emily Frost

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