Mental Health Youth Worker
- Part time
- £22,000 pro-rata
- The Pavillion (Greater Easterhouse), Glasgow
- Closing 10th August 2022
- Advertised from 1st August 2022
- £9400 - 15 hours per week. 1 years fixed term until August 2023.
Role
We wish to employ a Youth Mental Health Worker to develop and deliver a package of support with a specific focus on youth mental health & emotional well-being through a range of activities such as group work, information sessions, campaigns and other relevant activities during our drop-in sessions.
Using current campaigns, media and youth issues as the platform for initial discussion the group work would involve sessions where the young people identify issues and look at ways of addressing these.
This would be delivered during the drop-in sessions using tools such as arts and social media to form their own campaigns which would be acknowledged through the club and supported by all staff e.g., mental health week, anti-bullying week to name a few suggestions. The campaigns would focus on promoting positive mental health & well-being and promote the already free existing activities available at The Pavillion such as art & crafts, music and cooking as well as shape new activities where gaps exist.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as point-of-contact to liaise and meet regularly with all project partners, taking responsibility for communication and sharing of information, and provide feedback on progression of ongoing work.
- Oversee all aspects of the programme and ensure it delivers the agreed outputs and outcomes.
- Work closely with the Manager to establish project goals and ensure they are achieved.
- Establish and maintain agreed timetables and budgets.
- Ensure an appropriate monitoring and evaluation framework is place for all aspects of the programme.
- Ensure all information is shared with sensitivity, demonstrating awareness of data protection and copyright legislation.
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work in a participative way with young people.
- SVQ Level 3 in youth work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information in an engaging and effective way with young people.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with young people and the youth work staff.
- Good general ICT literacy, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of web writing skills, and familiarity with social media.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision, to be self-motivating and act with judgement and initiative.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a diverse programme of work, and to deliver planned outcomes to competing agendas and deadlines, with the flexibility needed to respond to new demands.
- Ability to manage projects, including collaborations with external partners.
Desirable
- Familiarity with the work of The Pavillion
- Flexibility working hours – evening and weekend work required.
- Knowledge of data protection
- Child Protection trained or willingness to undertake this training.
- Experience of supporting/developing Podcasts
Personal qualities
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to supporting the professional standards.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to act as a positive role model for young people.
Experience
- Experience of delivering issue-based work in the youth work sector.
- Experience of working with young people experiencing mental health issues.
Responsible to: Manager
Application notes
Application forms to be completed and submitted via email to recruitment@pavillion.org.uk
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Deadline for submitting applications: Wednesday 10th August at 12noon
Funded by: Funded by Children in need
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Young Carers Support Worker
- Full time
- £25,789 – £28,064
- On site: West Dunbartonshire
- Closing 11th January 2026
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team. Y sort it Young Carers Service supports young carers aged between 8-18 years across West Dunbartonshire.
This exciting post offers a unique opportunity to work with Young Carers within school, home & community based settings. The role of the Young Carer Support Worker will be to support young carers in making informed choices around issues that are important to them, through one to one, group work sessions & respite.
You will be offering and completing Young Carers Statements (Assessments), developing support plans, providing advice and information, training and group work to support young carers with their caring role.
Young carers are supported through a range of measures to alleviate the caring role and your role will be to work closely with schools, partner agencies and family members to ensure they are able to be a young person first and foremost.
You will be active at providing support and encouragement, helping them to overcome challenges and /or barriers working towards goals to improve their learning, skills and personal development. Offering guidance, rights based information, creating learning opportunities. You will be developing support plans, providing advice and information, training and peer support. Your role will be to work closely with schools, partner agencies and family members.
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- Full time
- £23,549 – £29,669
- Hybrid: Hamilton
- Closing 23rd January 2026
Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has operated across Lanarkshire for 32 years supporting 5,000 children, young people and parents/carers to become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their full potential. COVEY provides 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support.
COVEY is seeking a passionate, professional and proactive individual to provide support to families who are experiencing difficulties or challenges in their everyday lives such as isolation, mental and physical health problems, disability, poverty and trauma. This involves direct work with children, young people, parents/carers and whole families via 1-1 intervention/support and group-based mentoring.
The successful candidate will provide person centred, relationship-based support to children, young people and parents/carers to help them identify and address short-term needs (strengthening confidence, wellbeing and family/community relationships) and support long-term aspirations into positive destinations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, manage complex cases, and support volunteer mentors. If you have a strong background in family support and are driven by our mission to create positive change, apply today and help families thrive.
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We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:
- 6% employer pension contribution
- flexible working (including flexi-time)
- access to learning and development opportunities
- one special leave day to celebrate your birthday
- annual staff and volunteer recognition awards
- quarterly staff wellbeing activities
- annual all staff outing/activity
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- access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts
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- Full time
- £29,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 26th December 2025
Introduction to MYDG
Muirhouse Youth Development Group was established in 1997 and has been working with young people from Muirhouse and the surrounding areas ever since. Over the past 30 years, we have built strong, trusted relationships with young people, their families, the local community, and with the high school in which we are based. We deliver a full week of activities for young people, including evening youth clubs and in-school support. MYDG works with young people aged 8–18, and we support their development through opportunities such as our Young Volunteers Programme.
Purpose of the Job
Our Youth Development Workers play a direct role in engaging and supporting young people: delivering issue-based sessions, creating safe and inclusive spaces, and ensuring that young people’s voices are heard and prioritised in decision-making—both within the organisation and in the wider community.
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of the experiences and challenges young people face in the local area, and with experience in delivering impactful group work programmes.
Role Requirements
This role requires the postholder to deliver high-quality, safe, fun, and empowering youth work activities and support services. You will be part of a small, collaborative team working to achieve key outcomes for young people, as required by our funders. The postholder should have the confidence and ability to develop, deliver, and promote a relevant and engaging youth work programme for young people of varying ages.
Key responsibilities include
- Designing and delivering youth work sessions across a range of topics
- Recording, monitoring, and evaluating your work effectively
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and partner organisations
- Upholding and promoting the values of MYDG
Contributing to our online presence through social media and digital platforms
Young Women’s Work – Occupational Requirement
We are currently seeking to recruit a female Youth Development Worker to support our young women’s work, both within mixed settings and targeted group sessions.
This post is open to female applicants only, as the role involves working closely with young women on gender-specific issues. This requirement is considered to be an Occupational Requirement, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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The Service Head of Residential Care, is a key member of the Senior Leadership and Management Team (SLMT) and has a critical role in achieving Rossie’s vision and mission. This post has both an inward and outward organisational focus, ensuring delivery of safe trauma informed residential care in line with all internal and national requirements. Our organisation is multi-disciplinary and the post-holder must work collaboratively, in line with our values, with all departments and services. As a Senior Manager, the post-holder will contribute to the development/delivery of the Business Plan, operate within budget and manage all resources effectively and efficiently. This post will be responsible for developing and improving Residential Care and Throughcare services, fostering a sound organisational culture and in line with The Promise and other national developments.
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