Charity registered in Scotland SC000067
Epilepsy Scotland is seeking an experienced Youth Development Worker to support both our Youth Services and Adults team. The unique role will provide support to both teams with an ability to manage your own workload and prioritise key tasks. You will engage directly with young people to support their Wellbeing as they live with epilepsy. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills in addition to having compassion and an enthusiastic approach to supporting and empowering people with epilepsy.
You will be a highly motivated individual, have proven experience in supporting young people with an understanding of trauma informed approaches for supporting people.
The Youth Development Worker will need to be flexible with evening work and occasional weekend work required with the post. Initially fixed term for 12 months, this post forms a key part of our services to people affected by epilepsy in Scotland and may be extended subject to funding.
Epilepsy Scotland works with people living with epilepsy to ensure their voice is heard. For over 70 years, we have grown and developed to provide support and wellbeing services across Scotland, promote wider awareness of epilepsy and campaign for public policy changes that will help those impacted by the condition.
Epilepsy Scotland is excited to be expanding the fundraising team and are seeking a passionate Fundraising Support Assistant. This new role will be vital in providing organisation and administrative support that will underpin high standards of supporter care, ensure the smooth running of the department, and indirectly support the work of colleagues across the organisation. Previous fundraising experience isn’t necessary but if you feel you can put your excellent administration skills and have experience in a customer facing role, we would love to hear from you.
You will be highly motivated, a confident communicator, organised and able to work as part of a team or using your own initiative.