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?
To undertake the preparation, cooking and service of great nutritious ‘family’ meals for our members, working flexibly across various sections of our offer, including our Education Team, evening youth sessions, our SEND Connect Club, and holiday provisions.
Job Title: Catering Lead
Salary: £12.34 – £13.10 ph – Band B (points 9-12) on the BLGC salary bandings
Location: Infinity, BL1 4AG (Bolton Town Centre)
Reports to: Facilities Co-ordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours / week – Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri – Typically 11am – 7pm
To undertake the preparation, cooking and service of great nutritious ‘family’ meals for our members, working flexibly across various sections of our offer, including our Education Team, evening youth sessions, our SEND Connect Club, and various school holiday provisions.
To effectively oversee the day-to-day running, cleanliness and supervision of the catering facility at Bolton Lads and Girls Club to a high standard in line with environmental health requirements.
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 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,
Salary: £26,306 to £27,931 depending upon experience
Location: BLGC Sites and Home Working
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Service Manager, Targeted Youth Services
Hours: 35 hours per week
You will be 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 manage a caseload of young people, working directly with them on a 1:1 basis with the specific intervention required to be tailored to what each individual child needs. Where appropriate for the support of young people, you will work as part of a team organising group activities and interventions.
A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills is needed to engage and negotiate with children, young people and their families. Attending a variety of professional meetings is key to the role, to best understand how to support young people in building their self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience and to raise their aspirations. Where appropriate to enable young people to achieve their goals and maintain their progress, the role will involve advising, guiding and coaching parents carers.
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
An opportunity to be a practitioner in the national programme, Mental Health Support Team (MHST) working across Bolton schools and colleges. Your role will include supporting children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems, using evidence-based interventions and helping parents have a better understanding of mental health.
Job Title:
Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner Based in Bolton’s Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
Salary:
£27,361- £27,931
Location:
Schools/Community and localities across Bolton – Hybrid working
Reports to:
MHST Clinical Lead and BLGC Service Manager
Contract:
Fixed Term until – March 2026
Hours:
37 hours / week
An opportunity to be a practitioner in the national programme, Mental Health Support Team (MHST) working across Bolton schools and colleges. Your role will include supporting children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems, using evidence-based interventions and helping parents have a better understanding of mental health. You will also be promoting a Whole School Approach to mental health and wellbeing and working closely with education staff in schools to identify needs and embedding a positive ethos to mental wellbeing. You will work in line with the iThrive model and principles offering the right support at the right time by the right service, being young person centered.
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.
If you would like an informal chat about any of our advertised jobs, or maybe you would like to be kept informed of any future opportunities here at BLGC, just complete the short form below and we will get right back to you.
