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.
If you believe in young people and are passionate about giving SEND young people opportunities, 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 full of energy and thrive working directly with children and young people offering support and guidance through activities and projects. You will enjoy working in a team, in a fast-paced environment enabling young people to achieve, have a sense of belonging and improve their general well-being. Training and support are provided .
Job Title: SEND Worker | info@blgc.co.uk
Salary: £12.84 -£13.89 per hour
Location: BLGC site and Community
Reports to: Play, Youth and Inclusion Manager
Contract: Permanent and casual
Hours: Monday Evenings
About the role
If you believe in young people and are passionate about giving SEND young people opportunities, 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 full of energy and thrive working directly with children and young people offering support and guidance through activities and projects. You will enjoy working in a team, in a fast-paced environment enabling young people to achieve, have a sense of belonging and improve their general well-being. Training and support are provided .
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
To deliver high-quality, one-to-one counselling sessions to young people aged 11+, providing a safe, inclusive and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. The role focuses on building trusting therapeutic relationships and offering bespoke support tailored to each young person’s individual needs and goals.
Job Title: Children and Young People Counsellor
Salary: £29,056 – £31,744
Location: BLGC and the community
Reports to: Service Manager – Targeted Youth Service
Contract: Full or part time hours available (Maternity cover for one year)
Hours: 35 hours per week – flexible including some evenings
To deliver high-quality, one-to-one counselling sessions to young people aged 11+, providing a safe, inclusive and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. The role focuses on building trusting therapeutic relationships and offering bespoke support tailored to each young person’s individual needs and goals.
The role also includes offering advice, guidance and appropriate signposting to families and professionals, supporting them to understand and respond to the emotional and mental health needs of children and young people in line with the IThrive framework and principles.
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 enjoy working with children and young people and about providing a safe environment. You will be the first face customers see as they walk into our building and the last when they leave and offer excellent customer service. Good multi-tasking skills and excellent communication and vital for this role. You will need to have basic ICT skills and an aptitude to learning systems and procedures.
Job Title: Evening Receptionist (Youth Club)
Salary: £12.21 – £12.84 per hour
Location: BLGC sites
Reports to: Play Youth and Inclusion Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Evenings between 3:45-9:20pm and Weekends
You will enjoy working with children and young people and about providing a safe environment. You will be the first face customers see as they walk into our building and the last when they leave and offer excellent customer service.
Good multi-tasking skills and excellent communication and vital for this role. You will need to bring energy and enthusiasm and enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced and noisy environment. You will need to have basic ICT skills and an aptitude to learning systems and procedures.
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: £13.84 – £14.89 per hour
Location: BLGC sites
Reports to: Play, Youth and Inclusion Manager
Contract: Permanent and casual
Hours: Saturday evenings
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
This role is all about engaging young people — building relationships, creating safe spaces, and delivering structured wellbeing projects within our wider youth provision.You will lead small-group wellbeing projects with set cohorts of young people across BLGC and in the community. These sessions will take place over three evenings per week alongside daytime planning and delivery in the community.
Job Title: Projects Worker – Wellbeing
Salary: £26,319 – £27,369
Location: BLGC site and Community
Reports to: Service Manager for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (including 3 evening sessions )
This role is all about engaging young people — building relationships, creating safe spaces, and delivering structured wellbeing projects within our wider youth provision.
You will lead small-group wellbeing projects with set cohorts of young people across BLGC and in the community. These sessions will take place over three evenings per week alongside daytime planning and delivery in the community.
While the projects focus on emotional wellbeing outcomes, you don’t need to arrive as a wellbeing specialist — training and resources will be provided. What matters most is your confidence working with young people, your ability to engage groups, and your passion for youth development.
This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who enjoys being visible in a busy youth club, connecting with young people, and supporting them through creative, practical activities that build confidence, resilience and emotional awareness. You will work closely with colleagues to embed wellbeing into everyday youth provision, ensuring young people feel supported, listened to, and included.
Key Responsibilities
Youth Engagement & Delivery
Project Delivery
Individual Support & Safeguarding
Who this role is for
This role would suit someone who:
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
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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