Youth Participation Worker
- Part time
- £28,756 pro-rata
- Mix of home and office in Inverness with travel throughout Highland
- Closing 12th January 2024
- Advertised from 4th December 2023
- 18 hours a week (flexible), including evening and occasional weekend work. Contract type: Fixed term post initially for 12 months.
- Pension: 8% employer contribution. Contract type: Fixed term post initially for 12 months.
Role
Inspiring Young Voices is a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) whose objective is to enable children and young people, particularly those with additional support needs/disabilities, to have their voices heard – where and when they wish.
Are you passionate about giving children and young people a voice and enabling them to be actively involved in decisions that affect their lives, to speak out about their rights and to campaign for change?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Highland with diverse needs and experiences?
We are looking for a special individual with energy and enthusiasm for youth participation and engagement work who is passionate about enabling the direct voice of young people experiencing challenges in their lives to be heard.
The young people we work alongside told us:
“We would like a fun, bubbly and chatty person who loves working alongside young people and has an understanding of mental health issues. We want someone who is compassionate and passionate about our cause, someone who is open minded and who makes us feel safe.”
JOB PURPOSE
Work alongside the young people from Inspire Highland and Inspiring Young Voices’ Participation Lead to expand our youth-led collective voice for young people in Highland at risk of harm and facing trauma and adversity in their lives.
This work would be delivered under Inspiring Young Voice’s Inspire Highland project, which was established in December 2018 due to an expressed need by young people with disabilities and additional support needs (ASNs) to have their voices heard, Inspire Highland is a creative, dynamic youth-led project led to promote the rights, participation and inclusion of young people up to the age of 25 who are facing challenges in their lives. We are a Highland-wide project with (currently) 30 young people, aged 12 – 25 years old which facilitates the active participation and voice of marginalised young people.
This role will target work at those young people most vulnerable in Highland, including those with long term health conditions, disabilities or additional support needs, specifically young people:
• Affected by mental health problems and mental illness.
• With learning disabilities and communication challenges.
• Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).
• Who live in remote and rural areas of Highland.
This approach of this project is rights-based and grounded in trauma informed practices and principles to ensure that our charity responds in ways that prevents further harm, supports recovery, addresses inequalities and improves life chances of vulnerable young people in Highland.
Our work is grounded in the principles and approaches of youth work and community development, and we adhere to the Community Learning and Development (CLD) Standards Council Code of Ethics.
Application notes
For a confidential discussion, please contact Chief Officer Gaener Rodger at chiefofficer@inspiringyoungvoices.org
If you think you are the right person for the job, please submit a Letter of Application along with a brief (no more than two pages) CV to Gaener Rodger Chief Officer at chiefofficer@inspiringyoungvoices.org
Please include the names of two referees who know you in a professional capacity, including your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if we make you a conditional offer of employment.
Closing date is 5 pm on Friday 12th January 2024.
All applications will be acknowledged, and candidates will be kept informed on the progress of their application.
Interviews will be conducted in week beginning Monday 22nd January 2024 in person at the Inspiring Young Voices office in Inverness.
Downloads
Progressions Coordinator - North Scotland
- Full time
- Circa £24,875
- On site: Highlands - Inner Moray Firth (with office based in Inverness)
- Closing 11th January 2026
Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Progressions Coordinator.
Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health, and employment.
The Role:
The Progressions Coordinator works in partnership with their delivery partner (Youth & Community Coach) in delivering and administering Street League’s core programmes in their specific local areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Street League’s launch in North Scotland working within the Highlands Inner Moray Firth region. The Progressions Coordinator works in partnership with their delivery partner (Youth & Community Coach) to deliver and administer Street League’s core programmes, supporting young people to move into employment, education, or training.
As part of the launch team, you will play a key role in establishing Street League’s presence in the Highlands — developing strong relationships with local partners, employers, and referral agencies to ensure effective programme delivery and sustained outcomes for young people. You will help shape the success of this new area by providing high-quality support and progression pathways that transform the lives of young people through the power of Sport and Education.
You will be responsible for:
1. Securing employment, education and training opportunities for Street League participants and supporting them to progress. You will do this by locally securing and sharing job/training opportunities for young people.
2. The delivery of Street League’s Academy, in which you will deliver group employability and personal development workshops and qualifications.
3. Establishing and maintaining partnerships with referral agencies and develop further partnerships with employers or colleges in order to secure suitable opportunities for our participants.
4. Monitoring and reporting are essential to this role.
Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.
Operations Manager - North Scotland
- Full time
- Circa £40,016 – £42,719
- On site: Highlands - Inner Moray Firth (with office based in Inverness)
- Closing 11th January 2026
Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Operations Manager.
Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health, and employment.
The Role:
Overall responsibility for our North Scotland Operations, you will oversee the implementation, management, and strategic development of Street League’s programmes across the Highland Inner Moray Firth region — based in Inverness — as part of an exciting new regional launch. In this role, you will not only establish and strengthen our presence locally but also drive the longer-term ambition of expanding and growing Street League’s impact across North Scotland, shaping the future of our regional operations.
You will play a key role in establishing and growing Street League’s presence in the Highlands, building strong partnerships with local authorities, schools, employers, and community organisations to maximise impact.
You will be responsible for delivering agreed operational and income generation targets, ensuring effective financial management, and maintaining the highest standards of delivery. Reporting to the Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Manager will be a key member of the Operations Management Team within Street League and will contribute to and lead on the implementation of strategies that shape future operational delivery, growth, and community engagement across Scotland.
Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.
Youth and Community Coach - North Scotland
- Full time
- £24,875
- On site: Highlands - Inner Moray Firth (with office based in Inverness)
- Closing 11th January 2026
Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Youth and Community Coach.
Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health, and employment.
The Role:
The Youth and Community Coach forms part of the Street League Delivery Team and works in partnership with the Progressions Coordinator in delivering and administering Street League’s programmes in their specific local area.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Street League’s launch in North Scotland working within the Highlands - Inner Moray Firth region. As a Youth and Community Coach, you’ll recruit and engage young people, deliver engaging sport and personal development sessions and support young people to gain the confidence and skills they need to transition into employment, education and training
You’ll work closely with the Progressions Coordinator to bring Street League’s programmes to life in the Highlands, build relationships with local schools, community organisations, and partners, and help establish our presence in this exciting new area.
You will be responsible for:
1. Engaging young people in local communities and online, as well as establishing and maintaining community partnerships.
2. Recruiting and registering young people onto Street League activity.
3. Delivery of community-based street sports, and the Street League Academy Programme.
4. Creative sports and team building activities aligned to Street League’s practice framework and qualifications.
5. Data entry and compliance for all Street League activity.
Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.
-(002).png){kind=logo}
Voice & Choice Service Coordinator
- Full time
- £31,297
- Remote: Home based in Highland Council area
- Closing 16th January 2026
Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.
We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our supportive and welcoming Highland team. As a Service Co-ordinator you will work alongside and supervise an Advocacy Worker colleague whilst also providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people up to the age of 16 who live in the Highland Council area and who have lived/living experience of substance use (drugs and/or alcohol) – their own or those close to them. Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.
We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.
Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.
Latest news See more
