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 has an exciting opportunity available for a Coordinator to manage delivery of 1-1 and group-based befriending/ mentoring support to children and young people.

COVEY’s consistent relationship-based support, which is centred on the participant’s needs, interests and hopes, improves health and wellbeing, social connections, confidence and increases their engagement with education, training, volunteering or employment.

As a Coordinator, you will have the ability to work collaboratively with children, young people, their families and others who support them. This will involve engaging with various, community, statutory and voluntary agencies and working in close partnership to support vulnerable families.

You would ideally have experience of supporting volunteers, managing a caseload, evaluation and monitoring. We are looking for someone who has a real passion around supporting those who are most vulnerable in our community.

What we offer

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
• HSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shopping
• access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families? We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Wellbeing Support Worker to join our team, providing tailored support to young people and their families to improve their mental health, wellbeing, and overall family functioning.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• Build supportive, goal-focused relationships with young people and families, fostering positive mentoring and trust.

• Collaborate with young people and families to identify, record, and address support needs.

• Work with community resources, organizations, and support systems to create sustainable, positive change within families.

• Assess and respond to situations where young people or families may be at risk of harm, escalating and referring cases as needed.

• Provide effective support for young people and families to access universal and specialized services, improving mental health and emotional wellbeing.

• Adopt a whole-family approach, offering practical, social, and emotional support to boost family functioning, wellbeing, and parental confidence.

People:

• Understand the unique mental health needs of each young person and family, identifying any barriers to support and addressing them with empathy and resilience.

• Foster open, trusting, and non-judgmental relationships with young people and families.

• Recognize and celebrate individual strengths, fostering hope and encouraging progress towards health and wellbeing goals.

• Collaborate with teams, including the CAMHS Early Intervention Team and Our Mind Matters Pupil Support Team, to identify children and young people needing more well-being support.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be resilient, empathetic, and have a genuine desire to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for young people and their families. You should be comfortable managing emotions, recognizing behavioral challenges, and supporting positive change.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working with young people and families, particularly in mental health and wellbeing.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust and provide non-judgmental support.

• Ability to work effectively with community resources and support systems.

• Professional resilience when handling sensitive or challenging issues

Make a Difference in Young Lives as an Early Interventions Youth Navigator

Regenfx Youth Trust is a well-established charitable youth organisation, proud to have created Scotland’s first-ever visible Youth Recovery Service - The GIVIT. Our innovative approach supports young people aged 11–25 who are impacted by problematic alcohol and substance use, blending youth work with harm reduction, rapid access to CBT Counselling and a robust recovery model.

We’re looking for a committed Early Interventions Youth Navigator to work within our GIVIT some STREET Project. You will work with young people aged 11–20 yrs who are taking risks around alcohol and substance use or are affected by a loved one’s problematic substance use.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide meaningful 1:1 support and facilitate group sessions for young people engaging with our service.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships grounded in respect, care, and understanding.
• Work closely with a supportive and experienced team, with opportunities to learn and develop through comprehensive training and shadowing.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A motivated individual with experience in Youth Work and or the Recovery Field.
• Someone capable of managing a small, impactful caseload and fostering genuine connections with young people.
• You should be flexible and ready to contribute to a 7-day-a-week service, including some evening and occasional weekend work.

Experience delivering youth work activities, successfully engaging young people, and knowledge of alcohol and substance use recovery is desirable. However, we value genuine interest in youth work and a drive to make a difference.

Driving Licence and access to a car is required.

Not Sure If You Fit the Criteria?

We understand that you may not tick every box, but if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out for a conversation to learn more about the role and our team.

Be part of something impactful - help us support young people before alcohol and substances become a problem for them or help create spaces that provide respite for those that are affected by someone else’s substance use.

Organisation Profile:

Regen:fx Youth Trust is a registered charity established in 2007. We develop & deliver Youth Diversion Programmes and Specialised Projects throughout South Lanarkshire for 8 – 25yr olds. Checkout our website regenfxyouthtrust.org

Includem is recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join our service providing Targeted Family Support in Aberdeen. Applicants should demonstrate skills in delivering support through an early intervention model supporting families in their communities. In addition this service will also support young people who are in conflict with the law. Applicants should demonstrate skills in supporting diversion from prosecution and demonstrate knowledge of court processes.

Take a peek at the job description on our website: Family Support Worker - Targeted Family Support in Aberdeen - Includem.

Looking for a new challenge? We want to hear from you!

Includem is committed to developing employees and will help you to achieve the relevant qualifications required to carry out the role. These qualifications will be fully funded by includem. The successful candidate should have a full driver’s license and access to a car.

Additional Information

· You must have a valid driving license and access to a roadworthy vehicle

· Be available between 8am and 10pm

· Be flexible to work weekends

· Have minimum of 2 years Social Care work experience

Benefits for our employees:

· 28 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service

· 9 public holidays

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Counselling service

· Family friendly leave

· Access to Blue Light Discount Card