Youth Vision is a children and young people's charity that provides a range of nature-based projects that aim to develop the skills and self-esteem necessary to support a healthy transition to adulthood. Our unique range of integrated services enable vulnerable young people to experience nature and personal growth in a safe and supported environment.

The Role:

Working alongside the Field Manager you will oversee all our various programmes and work in the office to support the running of the Charity.

You will have experience of project management and lead facilitation with vulnerable young people, staff, and volunteers in the outdoor environment. You will be involved in practical outdoor project delivery at Threipmuir Farm Steading and in the community. The role will also require good knowledge of relevant policies and procedures relating to working with vulnerable young people, communicating with clients and partner organisations, and updating social media.

Practical rural and horticulture skills would be an asset, as would previous experience of charity funding and grant applications.

You can have a mix of hybrid working from our office base in Balerno and from your home. As Balerno and our steading base are located rurally, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our busy communications team.

We are looking for a communications professional to deliver engaging digital communications in a varied and rewarding role. As a national charity supporting 11,300 youth workers and the 105,000 young people they work with, we need someone passionate about telling that story and how youth work makes an impact on young people’s lives.

If you have the skills and experience to make a difference, then we would love you to hear from you!

Youth Scotland is the national charity for supporting and delivering community-based youth work. We support over 2,200 youth groups across the country, providing youth work opportunities for over 105,000 young people. These young people are supported by over 11,300 youth workers and volunteers.

Role Details

• Full-time: 35 hours per week

• Salary Scale: £24,327 - £25,809 (salary points 22 – 24)

• Based in Edinburgh, with some hybrid working

• Permanent

Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.

We are looking for an experienced worker who has excellent partnership working skills and experience of co-ordinating ambitious national projects and programmes. The Senior Development Worker (SDW) will play a key role in effectively managing key relationships with funders and partners. Generation CashBack is a CashBack for Communities project, delivered by a consortium of Youth Scotland, Scouts Scotland, Girlguiding Scotland and the Boys’ Brigade, funded by Scottish Government. It supports youth groups in areas of multiple deprivation to increase the opportunities available for young people and help them achieve their full potential.

If you have the relevant skills and experience in managing

YouthBorders is the network of voluntary and community based youth organisations in the Scottish Borders, supporting and promoting good quality youth work. We are recruiting for a new and exciting role to join the team at YouthBorders delivering a series of partnership projects and responding to increased demand for support from our growing membership.

The successful applicant will be motivated and purpose-driven, with a commitment and passion to strengthen communities. You will support our aim of improving young people’s lives though quality youthwork. You will have a flexible can-do attitude and willingness to actively contribute to the team. Your experience in working with young people will be evident in your knowledge of their issues and patience in building trusted relationships.