We won’t stop and we won’t back down because every young person we help is worth it. We do things with compassion, generosity, professionalism and a big helping of fun! BUT OUR recruitment process isn’t just about us, it’s about you too! In the words of Lionel Ritchie (well, almost), ‘Hello! Is it us you’re looking for?
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to acknowledge receiving applications. You will only hear of us if you are shortlisted. We apologise we cannot do more but as a charity we do not have the resources to do so.
You will be an energetic, solution focused and creative to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people on our Mentoring Service. Coordinating a caseload of young people who have been referred for a range of reasons, you will be responsible for ensuring children and young people get the most out of their mentoring experience. You will match children and young people aged 8 years plus with trained volunteers and supervise the relationship, or directly work with a young person dependent on what that child needs.
Please Note: We may close the recruitment process early if we find the right candidate before the advertised deadline.
Job Title: Children and Young People Case Worker (Children in Care)
Salary: £26,306 – £27,931
Location: BLGC Sites and Home Working
Reports to: Service Manager, Targeted Youth Services
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
You will be an energetic, solution focused and creative to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people on our Mentoring Service. Coordinating a caseload of young people who have been referred for a range of reasons, you will be responsible for ensuring children and young people get the most out of their mentoring experience. You will match children and young people aged 8 years plus with trained volunteers and supervise the relationship, or directly work with a young person dependent on what that child needs.
A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills is needed to engage and negotiate with children and young people. Attending a variety of professional meetings is key to the role, to best understand how to support a young person and volunteer in building their self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience and raise aspirations.
Meeting targets as outlined by funders is a crucial element of the role and ensuring the quality of support children/young people and their volunteers receive to achieve positive outcomes. You will work in a team delivering training to volunteers and organising group activities.
This role requires a flexible working pattern and you will be expected to work evenings and occasional weekends. You will also be expected to travel to different venues/locations.
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
Job Title: Youth Worker
Salary: £12.84 – £13.89 per hour
Location: BLGC sites
Reports to: Play, Youth and Inclusion Manager
Contract: Permanent and casual
Hours: Evenings and weekends and casual work available
If you believe in young people and are passionate about giving young people opportunities in a safe but sometimes challenging space, this is the role for you. You will have a strong belief that young people are able to thrive through developing relationships with people who really care about them. You will be energised and thrive by working directly with children and young people and offering support and guidance through issue-based work and projects. You will be able to work as a team, in a fast-paced environment to enable young people to achieve, have a sense of belonging and improve their general well-being and self-esteem.
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
You will be an advocate for young carers championing their rights and raising general awareness. You will be an energetic, solution focused and organised to ensure the best outcomes for young carers and their families. You will provide coordinated and effective support for young carers and their families, helping them overcome difficulties. Acting as the main point of contact for families, you will lead on Early Help Assessments (EHA) and coordinate multi-agency support in line with Bolton’s Framework for Action and BLGC’s Safeguarding policies
Job Title: Family Coordinator
Salary: £26,306 – £27,931
Location: BLGC Sites and Home Working
Reports to: Service Manager, Young Carers Service
Hours: Full time
You will be an advocate for young carers championing their rights and raising general awareness. You will be an energetic, solution focused and organised to ensure the best outcomes for young carers and their families. You will provide coordinated and effective support for young carers and their families, helping them overcome difficulties. Acting as the main point of contact for families, you will lead on Early Help Assessments (EHA) and coordinate multi-agency support in line with Bolton’s Framework for Action and BLGC’s Safeguarding policies.
Meeting targets as outlined by funders is a crucial element of the role and ensuring the quality of support young carers and their families receive to achieve better outcomes.
This role requires a flexible working pattern and you will be expected to work evenings and occasional weekends. You will also be expected to travel to different venues/locations.
Main Responsibilities
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
Are you a passionate and motivated Gym Instructor! You will deliver inclusive and engaging fitness sessions in our gym and wider facilities. This includes supporting open gym floor sessions, group classes, fitness circuits, and wellbeing-focused classes such as Box-Fit, yoga, Pilates, and HIT. You will enjoy inspiring young people and adults to improve their health and wellbeing in a supportive and energetic environment.
Job Title: Gym Instructor
Location: BLGC sites
Salary: £13.35 -£13.89 per hour
Hours: 6-8 hours a week
Reports to: Head of Youth Service and Partnership
Contract: Permanent
Are you a passionate and motivated Gym Instructor! You will deliver inclusive and engaging fitness sessions in our gym and wider facilities. This includes supporting open gym floor sessions, group classes, fitness circuits, and wellbeing-focused classes such as Box-Fit, yoga, Pilates, and HIT. You will enjoy inspiring young people and adults to improve their health and wellbeing in a supportive and energetic environment. Whether you’re a recent graduate in sports, sports science, or an experienced instructor, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact.
You must be available to work flexibly on a casual basis, including evenings and weekends.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Are you a passionate and motivated Gym Instructor! You will deliver inclusive and engaging fitness sessions in our gym and wider facilities. This includes supporting open gym floor sessions, group classes, fitness circuits, and wellbeing-focused classes such as Box-Fit, yoga, Pilates, and HIT. You will enjoy inspiring young people and adults to improve their health and wellbeing in a supportive and energetic environment. Whether you’re a recent graduate in sports, sports science, or an experienced instructor, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact.
You must be available to work flexibly on a casual basis, including evenings and weekends.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
As Sports Participation Lead, you’ll use sport and physical activity to engage and inspire children and young people, helping them to build confidence, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. You’ll lead the design and delivery of inclusive, high-quality sports programmes across BLGC sites and community settings, ensuring that every young person — regardless of ability or background — has the opportunity to participate and thrive.
Job Title: Sports Lead
Salary: £25,288 -£26,319 (FTE) depending on experience
Location: BLGC site and Community
Reports to: Head of Youth Service & Partnerships
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 21- 25 hours across a minimum of 3 evening sessions a week
If you’re passionate about the power of sport to change lives, this is the role for you.
As Sports Participation Lead, you’ll use sport and physical activity to engage and inspire children and young people, helping them to build confidence, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. You’ll lead the design and delivery of inclusive, high-quality sports programmes across BLGC sites and community settings, ensuring that every young person — regardless of ability or background — has the opportunity to participate and thrive.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across youth participation, wellbeing, and projects to create joined-up opportunities that promote physical health, emotional wellbeing, and positive social development.
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
You will be passionate about giving SEND young people opportunities in a safe but sometimes challenging space, this is the role for you. You will have a strong belief that young people are able to thrive through developing relationships with people who really care about them. You will be energised and thrive by working directly with children and young people offering support and guidance through issue-based work and projects enabling young people to achieve, have a sense of belonging and improve their general well-being and self-esteem.
Job Title: SEND Youth Worker
Salary: £12.84 -£13.89 per hour
Location: BLGC site and Community
Reports to: Play, Youth and Inclusion Manager
Contract: Permanent and casual
Hours: 4:45pm to 8:15pm – Mondays – 3.5 hours
If you believe in young people and are passionate about giving SEND young people opportunities in a safe but sometimes challenging space, this is the role for you. You will have a strong belief that young people are able to thrive through developing relationships with people who really care about them. You will be energized and thrive by working directly with children and young people offering support and guidance through issue-based work and projects. You will be able to work as a team, in a fast-paced environment to enable young people to achieve, have a sense of belonging and improve their general well-being and self-esteem.
Main Responsibilities
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
You need to be passionate about badminton and encouraging young people to get fit and active. Able to support the delivery of fun, safe and inclusive badminton sessions for young people aged 8 to 19 years old (up to 25 with SEND). You will create an engaging environment where all abilities are welcomed, and participants are encouraged to develop their skills, confidence and fitness through badminton.
Job Title:
Badminton Coach
Salary:
£12.84- £13.89 per hour
Location:
BLGC sites
Reports to:
Play, Youth and Inclusion Manager
Contract:
Casual Hours: Flexible, part-time hours (evenings and weekends)
You need to be passionate about badminton and encouraging young people to get fit and active. Able to support the delivery of fun, safe and inclusive badminton sessions for young people aged 8 to 19 years old (up to 25 with SEND). You will create an engaging environment where all abilities are welcomed, and participants are encouraged to develop their skills, confidence and fitness through badminton. Sessions may be recreational, instructional or competitive in focus. You will be expected to maintain positive relationships with young people, promote participation, and uphold BLGC’s values during every session.
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
If you believe in young people and are passionate about giving young people opportunities in a safe but sometimes challenging space, this is the role for you. You will have a strong belief that young people are able to thrive through developing relationships with people who really care about them.
Job Title: Youth Worker
Salary: £12.84 – £13.89 per hour
Location: BLGC sites
Reports to: Play, Youth and Inclusion Manager
Contract: Permanent and casual
Hours: Evenings and weekends and casual work available
If you believe in young people and are passionate about giving young people opportunities in a safe but sometimes challenging space, this is the role for you. You will have a strong belief that young people are able to thrive through developing relationships with people who really care about them. You will be energised and thrive by working directly with children and young people and offering support and guidance through issue-based work and projects. You will be able to work as a team, in a fast-paced environment to enable young people to achieve, have a sense of belonging and improve their general well-being and self-esteem.
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
As a Casual Multi-Sport Coach, you will play a vital role in engaging children and young people in a wide range of sports such as football, basketball, dodgeball, cricket, and more. You will deliver fun, inclusive, and progressive sessions that inspire participation, develop fundamental movement skills, and promote physical wellbeing
Job Title:
Multi-Sports Coach
Salary:
£12.59- £13.89
Location:
BLGC sites
Reports to:
Play, Youth & Inclusion Manager
Contract:
Casual bank work
Hours:
Flexible, casual part -time hours (evenings and weekends)
As a Casual Multi-Sport Coach, you will play a vital role in engaging children and young people in a wide range of sports such as football, basketball, dodgeball, cricket, and more. You will deliver fun, inclusive, and progressive sessions that inspire participation, develop fundamental movement skills, and promote physical wellbeing.
You’ll need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, and confident working with a diverse group of young people in both club and outreach settings. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student or recent graduate with a sports degree who has a passion for sports development, coaching, and working with young people.
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
The Arts, alongside sport and youth work is at the heart of BLGCs offer. Our Arts offer ranges from visual arts, music, media, dance and drama. As a member of the Creative Arts Team, leading on the teaching of music, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and creative music program.
Job Title:
Music and Media Youth Worker
Salary:
£13.10- £13.89 per hour
Location:
BLGC sites
Reports to:
Deputy Play, Youth and Inclusion Manager
Contract:
Permanent 12 hours per week or BANK
Hours:
Evenings and Weekend
Tuesdays and Thursday 4:50-8pm and Friday 3:45-7:45pm, potential additional weekend work.
The Arts, alongside sport and youth work is at the heart of BLGCs offer to young people. Our Arts offer ranges from visual arts, music, media, dance and drama. As a member of the Creative Arts Team, leading on the teaching of music, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and creative music program. We are looking for someone that can provide stimulating, fun, engaging and developmental music sessions to young people. You will be involved in teaching the fundamentals of a range of music activities, enabling young people to explore their creativity and grow their skills. Ideally, you will have experience delivering one or more of the following music arts: teaching and playing instruments (drums, guitar, piano, more); music production and vocal coaching. The role is 100% face to face delivery with young people, working directly with young people to develop their social skills and encouraging them to use their musical talents.
If you are interested in applying for this position please download and complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
Bolton Lads and Girls Club (BLGC) is a community-based charity driven by a mission to ensure that every child and young person in Bolton has ‘the best possible start in life, so that they have every chance to achieve their aspirations, succeed and be happy’ (Bolton Vision 2030). BLGC provides innovative and accessible services, to enable children and young people to do what they want, where they want, in an inclusive and integrated environment. We support children and young people and families, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to live happier, healthier and safer lives. Each year we support around 4,500 individuals through our services across Bolton and the surrounding area, and through our outreach in schools and community settings.
Our offer includes: A Universal Youth Provision providing diverse youth club activities, sports, multi-media, social interaction and arts; a Targeted Youth Service providing critical support to some of our most vulnerable children and young people and families in the community; a Football facility that provides fundamental football skills and emphasises the importance of inclusivity and teamwork; an Education provision providing an alternative curriculum for children and young people who benefit from creative and practical approaches to learning in a supportive and nurturing environment.
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