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, you will be responsible for ensuring children and young people get the most out of their mentoring experience.
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
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
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
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
Areyou a passionate and motivatedGym Instructor! You will deliverinclusive 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 energeticenvironment.
Job Title:
Gym Instructor
Salary: £14.17 – 15.97 per hour
Location:
BLGC sites
Reports to:
Play, Youth & Inclusion Manager
Contract:
Casual Hours: Flexible, part-time hours (evenings and weekends)
Areyou a passionate and motivatedGym Instructor! You will deliverinclusive 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 energeticenvironment. Whether you’re a recent graduatein sports, sports science, or an experienced instructor,this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positiveimpact. You must be available to work flexibly on a casual basis, including evenings and weekends.
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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