Pilton Youth and Childrens Project
Pilton Youth and Childrens Project

Charity registered in Scotland SC003353

PYCP is a registered charity founded in 1997 providing a range of services for children and young people aged 5-18.


Current vacancies

Futures Lead Development Worker

  • Part time
  • £34,370 pro-rata
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 2nd June 2026

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled worker to lead the delivery of our North Edinburgh Futures programme — a new early intervention project offering safe, engaging, co designed youth work for 10–15 year olds during evenings and weekends.

You will:

  • Plan & deliver high quality youth work sessions, workshops & trips
  • Lead & support a team of sessional youth workers
  • Build positive relationships with young people & families
  • Reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusion
  • Strengthen partnerships with schools, organisations & specialist providers
  • Maintain accurate monitoring records & support reporting to funders
  • Promote safeguarding, trauma informed practice & reflective learning
  • Work flexibly, including evenings & weekends

You need:

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience working with young people in a youth work or related setting
  • Experience planning, delivering and evaluating group activities
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence supporting staff
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
  • Understanding of trauma informed, inclusive practice
  • Social media confidence
  • Experience supporting staff/volunteers (desirable)
  • Driving licence or willingness to gain minibus training (desirable)
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