- Advertised from 6th November 2023
Role
As part of our succession planning, we are seeking to have new Board members to work alongside our existing board in supporting the work of Granton Youth.
Becoming a Trustee can help develop transferable skills that can support career opportunities such as leadership, strategic planning and communication skills.
We are particularly interested in applications from those with a background in leading a charity or other organisation and/or would like to have the opportunity to develop leadership skills.
Who we are looking for:
- Those who want to help build the aspirations of local young people, and their families, to promote a more inclusive community.
- Want to support our work to provide a safe environment for young people in North Edinburgh to explore relevant health, emotional, social and economic issues.
- To Increase participation and social responsibility amongst local young people and their families and reduce social isolation.
- People who have an interest in the development of young people in marginalised communities.
As a registered charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Granton Youth trustees have responsibility for the effective governance of the organisation. They are responsible for the legal, financial and organisational overview of the organisation. The board supports a full time Manager who has day-to-day operational responsibility for the charity. GY has a clear strategy that underpins our work. The board includes people from across all sectors who bring their skills and experience to the role.
Granton Youth is guided by the legislation and good practice provided by OSCR.
The Board meets every 8 weeks or, as and, when required. Meetings are a mix of virtual and face to face. Meetings last approximately one hour to one and a half hours.
Successful applicants will require to undertake an PVG application process before taking up role – the charity will pay for associated costs and process applications.
Application notes
An application form is attached to express an interest.
For an informal chat get in touch with our Chair of Board of Trustees; David Macnab either via e mail davidmacnab89@gmail.com or call 07973321970 quoting ref ‘GY Board’
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- Full time
- £39,114 – £45,008
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) in a role that will lead all of SYP’s political, policy, and campaign work.
SYP has a proud history of delivering youth-led campaigns that deliver meaningful policy change. Our campaigns for Votes at 16, Equal Marriage, and the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law, to name only a few, have improved the lives of young people across Scotland.
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- £28,046 – £32,010 pro-rata
- On site: Dunford House, 7 Boroughloch, Edinburgh, EH8 9NL
- Closing 8th January 2025
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- £31,285 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th January 2025
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Pilton is an area of multiple deprivation where young people and families face a range of challenges.
Support sessions will take place across the week, usually in schools. The service is referral based working with a host of other organisations and also taking referrals from young people and families.
The Youth Support Worker will support young people with a range of issues affecting their lives, such as social isolation, school related difficulties, family problems, or poor mental health.
The Youth Support worker will develop a tailored plan with each young person to work towards positive outcomes in their lives.
Experience essential: See job description for full details.
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- £34,476 – £36,449 pro-rata
- On site: Midlothian
- Closing 20th January 2025
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The postholder will be responsible for providing counselling to young people aged 12-18 within a holistic service. The postholder will also develop and promote further therapeutic work both within and outwith MYPAS.
Qualified to Diploma level (or equivalent) in a counselling therapeutic discipline, a member of a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, COSCA) and have experience of working with young people, you will also be committed to delivering a service according to best practice and within community settings.
The postholder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and work effectively with other agencies in partnership settings. Contributing to the wider MYPAS service, the postholder will ensure that young people are worked with using a holistic approach through effectively linking the work of the Therapies team with other areas of MYPAS’ work as well as that of partner organisations.
This post may require regular evening and occasional weekend work.
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• The post is funded for a fixed term of 3 years (continuation dependent on MYPAS securing further funding)
• The post may involve evening working and occasional weekend working – to be negotiated depending on client needs
• You must be able to travel across Midlothian
• This post is funded by the Henry Smith Charity
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