Outreach Youth Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,989 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Can you make vital connections with young people and families?
Do you believe in real community action?
Help shape our support for our children, our futures.
Whether you’ve worked in youth support, community engagement, or you’re ready to make your mark in a people-first role, we have four exciting opportunities to support Youth Outreach within our communities.
What will your day look like?
You will be making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families across North East Lincolnshire. Whether you're guiding a young person toward a positive activity, helping them overcome barriers, or making sure their voices are truly heard.
Expect variety: you’ll be engaging young people in local initiatives, the next you’ll be helping them access the right services and support. You’ll keep professional records, share insights to improve community response, and be part of a passionate team working toward a safer, healthier, and more hopeful future for all.
*Please note: All roles will require friday, evening and weekend working commitments as well as the ability to support the Youth Justice Team with home visits and The Duke Of Edinburgh Award.
Who are we looking for?
You’re someone who sees potential where others see challenge. You believe young people deserve support, guidance, and opportunities—and you know how to bring energy and empathy to help make that happen.
We’re looking for someone who:
Connects easily with young people and understands their world
Can motivate, support, and inspire through meaningful engagement
Is a confident communicator and a team player
Can spot when to signpost, escalate, or dig deeper
Why join us?
You'll be part of a community that’s determined to see children and families thrive. We champion diversity, resilience, and the power of connection.
We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to grow alongside a team that truly cares.
Join us, and help write a better story for North East Lincolnshire—one young person at a time.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact lynne.macpherson@nelincs.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
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This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:
At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference)
You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses)
References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) #FindYourSpace
Get to know us better
Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivityin the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Do you believe in real community action?
Help shape our support for our children, our futures.
Whether you’ve worked in youth support, community engagement, or you’re ready to make your mark in a people-first role, we have four exciting opportunities to support Youth Outreach within our communities.
What will your day look like?
You will be making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families across North East Lincolnshire. Whether you're guiding a young person toward a positive activity, helping them overcome barriers, or making sure their voices are truly heard.
Expect variety: you’ll be engaging young people in local initiatives, the next you’ll be helping them access the right services and support. You’ll keep professional records, share insights to improve community response, and be part of a passionate team working toward a safer, healthier, and more hopeful future for all.
*Please note: All roles will require friday, evening and weekend working commitments as well as the ability to support the Youth Justice Team with home visits and The Duke Of Edinburgh Award.
Who are we looking for?
You’re someone who sees potential where others see challenge. You believe young people deserve support, guidance, and opportunities—and you know how to bring energy and empathy to help make that happen.
We’re looking for someone who:
Connects easily with young people and understands their world
Can motivate, support, and inspire through meaningful engagement
Is a confident communicator and a team player
Can spot when to signpost, escalate, or dig deeper
Why join us?
You'll be part of a community that’s determined to see children and families thrive. We champion diversity, resilience, and the power of connection.
We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to grow alongside a team that truly cares.
Join us, and help write a better story for North East Lincolnshire—one young person at a time.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact lynne.macpherson@nelincs.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
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This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:
At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference)
You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses)
References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) #FindYourSpace
Get to know us better
Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivityin the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
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