Youth Group Worker

Cumbria Chamber MD; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization focused on youth support is seeking a passionate Youth Group Worker to support children and young people affected by cancer in Lancaster. The role involves planning and delivering engaging activities, facilitating discussions around wellbeing, and leading peer support initiatives. A commitment to creating safe and supportive environments is essential, as well as the ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will make a tangible difference in young people's lives and have opportunities for ongoing development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to make an impact in young people's lives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mentoring or group facilitation.
• Experience in the voluntary or third sector is desirable.
• First Aid certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and develop activities for children aged 12–17.
• Facilitate discussions around wellbeing and emotional support.
• Lead peer support groups for young people.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Ability to build rapport

Understanding of current challenges faced by young people

Team player

Skilled in creating engaging environments

Commitment to personal development

Flexible availability

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Youth Group Worker to join our team at CancerCare. This role supports children and young people affected by cancer, bereavement, and sudden or traumatic loss. You will help deliver a peer‑led support model built on five years of action research, fostering emotional resilience, social skills, and confidence among the young people we serve. Young voices are central to this service—you will empower them to shape our programmes, support each other, and develop their leadership in peer support settings.

About You

You bring a strong background in youth engagement and a genuine commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for vulnerable children and young people. You are confident managing both projects and people, with particular experience in emotional wellbeing and group work. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as travel between sites is required. You will become a key member of the CancerCare team, collaborating with others in our Youth Team to deliver sessions at our Slynedales Centre.

Working Pattern

15 hours per week covering two evenings per week. Occasional weekends required. Daytime shifts in school holidays. Predominantly Monday’s and Friday’s 12.00 noon until 7.30pm, but this may vary depending on the needs of the business. During school holidays, daytime shifts will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the young people, plan, deliver and develop children's and youth services, including activities like games, arts, sports, baking and wellbeing sessions for groups of young people aged 12–17 in Lancaster.
• Facilitate group and one‑to‑one discussions around wellbeing and emotional support.
• Lead peer support groups and youth panels, empowering young people to shape service delivery, contribute to decision making and have a platform for their views, feeding this information into the Youth Group Leader in Morecambe/Lancaster.
• Build relationships with other organisations for signposting and collaborative opportunities for CYP.
• Monitor attendance and engagement, capturing outcomes using our internal database.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed and risk assessments are conducted for all activities.
• Collect feedback from young people and families to help evaluate and improve services.
• Support wider outreach through community events and school engagement in partnership with our Community Engagement & Development Team.
• Shape future youth provision at CancerCare and work to develop and support wider initiatives.

Meetings & Additional Duties

• Attend regular staff meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in monthly supervision with the Youth Group Leader.
• Carry out other duties as required by the Executive Leadership Team.

Skill Requirements

• Proven experience working with children and young people, including mentoring or group facilitation.
• Ability to build rapport and motivate diverse young people.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by CYP today.
• Team player with initiative and a passion for inclusive practice.
• Skilled in creating safe, supportive, and engaging environments.
• Commitment to personal development.
• Flexible availability (ings, weekends, school holidays).

Desirable

• Experience in the voluntary or third sector.
• First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Why Join CancerCare?

• Make a tangible difference in young people’s lives.
• Join a compassionate and collaborative team.
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please download an application form at https://cancercare.org.uk/careers and return it to [e-mail].

Closing date

1 March 2026. This appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance and suitable references being received.