Jobs in Inverclyde

This role is at the heart of our Services which delivers innovation and trauma-responsive support to young people aged 12–24 and their families. You will provide early, relational and trauma-informed whole-family support for young people, parents, carers and families facing distress, exclusion and systemic barriers. At its heart, the service aims to strengthen hope, connection and belonging so families can imagine safer futures, rebuild trusted relationships and feel rooted in their communities.

The Project Practitioner will meet young people and their families where they are at. You will use relational focussed and trauma informed practice to build trust, develop connection, and create safe spaces for them to be heard, supported, and empowered.

Working alongside statutory agencies and community partners, this role ensures young people and their families can navigate education, justice, and mental health systems with guidance, advocacy, and relational support.

It is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of youth and family support across Inverclyde and Rothesay while feeding into The Anchor’s 2026–2030 strategy.

Shape the Future of Inverclyde: Join The Newark Trust Board

Got a passion for Inverclyde and a drive to create real change? The Newark Trust is looking for enthusiastic new Trustees to help steer our funding and transform local lives.

As a grant-making charity, we focus our resources where they matter most:

• Fighting Child Poverty
• Assisting Children & Young People
• Upgrading Local Spaces via our Community Places Fund

No Board Experience? No Problem.

You don’t need a background in governance—we provide full training, a thorough induction, and ongoing support. What we care about most is your perspective, energy, and commitment to our community.

We want a Board that reflects the people we serve. We particularly welcome applications from women (who are currently underrepresented on our Board) and individuals with lived or professional experience in:

• Local community & third-sector work
• Tackling child poverty & supporting additional needs
• Education & local lived insight

The Commitment

• 6 meetings a year (rotating between in-person in Port Glasgow and online)
• 1 annual strategy day plus occasional working groups
• Visits to Inverclyde organisations that The Newark Trust supports