Co-Production Sessional Workers (Casual)

Contract Type: Casual 

Hours: As and when required

Salary: NJC Grade D £13.69 per hour

Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 23:59

Join Our Co-Production Team as a Sessional Worker!

Young people and adult community members in Blackpool are co-leading positive change as part of our co-production team, and we are looking for highly motivated Co-production Sessional Workers to join us.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about working alongside the community to make a real difference in our town?

Do you have personal experience of overcoming challenges and want to use this to make a difference to others in Blackpool? For example, you may have been supported by a social worker, experienced discrimination, or faced financial hardship. If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking committed and innovative individuals to become part of our co-production team and help us change the odds for the people of Blackpool. This role focuses on exploring new ways to support our community to live healthy, happy lives—especially those who face the greatest challenges.

This work is funded by the Blackpool Place Based Partnership, Blackpool Council's Children’s Services, and A Better Start - Blackpool. Together, we are committed to building systems of support that work for everyone.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Please note: This is a casual contract, meaning there is no guarantee of regular hours—work will depend on availability and need. You are also not obliged to work set hours.

Interested or need support with your application?
Get in touch with Michaela or Aviel on 01253 476746 / 07789618821 or email coproduction@blackpool.gov.uk.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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