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)