Co-Production Sessional Workers (Casual) NEW Blackpool Council Posted today Blackpool and Fylde[...]

Blackpool; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community organization in the UK is seeking highly motivated Co‑Production Sessional Workers to join their team. The role involves working with community members to explore innovative ways to improve health and well-being, particularly for those facing significant challenges. Candidates should have previous experiences that can contribute to the role, and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults is crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year satisfactory reference history.
• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
• Medical clearance is necessary.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Become a member of the co-production team.
• Explore ways to support the community for healthy living.
• Work as a casual sessional worker when needed.

Skills

Community engagement

Problem-solving

Empathy

Job description

Contract details

Contract Type: Casual

Hours: As and when required

Salary: NJC Grade D £13.69 per hour

Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 23:59

Explore a career as a Co‑Production Sessional Worker

Young people and adult community members in Blackpool are co‑leading positive change as part of our co‑production team, and we are looking for highly motivated Co‑Production Sessional Workers to join us.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about working alongside the community to make a real difference in our town?

Do you have personal experience of overcoming challenges and want to use this to make a difference to others in Blackpool? For example, you may have been supported by a social worker, experienced discrimination, or faced financial hardship. If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking committed and innovative individuals to become part of our co‑production team and help us change the odds for the people of Blackpool. This role focuses on exploring new ways to support our community to live healthy, happy lives—especially those who face the greatest challenges.

This work is funded by the Blackpool Place Based Partnership, Blackpool Council's Children’s Services, and A Better Start – Blackpool. Together, we are committed to building systems of support that work for everyone.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Interested or need support with your application? Get in touch with Michaela or Aviel on 01253 476746 / 07789618821 or email [e-mail].

Key responsibilities

• Become a member of the co‑production team and help change the odds for Blackpool residents.
• Explore new ways to support the community to live healthy, happy lives—especially those facing the greatest challenges.
• Work as a casual sessional worker, with no guaranteed regular hours, and only when needed.

Qualifications and requirements

• Minimum two‑year satisfactory reference history.
• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Medical clearance.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
• Knowledge of the UK IT filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards).

Additional information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on the filtering of offences can be found at the GOV.UK link provided.

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