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.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated peer support coordinator to lead our Ruby Boots Service which supports children and young people transitioning from forces to civilian life.

Working face to face with children and young people, adult volunteers, and key partners you will coproduce effective peer support services in the Fife and Edinburgh areas.

You will recruit, train, and develop the skills of young people who have already transitioned to civilian life to support their peers in their journey.

Partnership work with schools, community services, and the military sector is key to this project’s delivery of an effective service.

About the person we’re looking for:

• Professional graduate level qualification and/or equivalent experience working in a relevant field e.g., health, education, social care, community education, etc.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in youth work, community work or education.
• Experience of working directly with volunteers and vulnerable children and young people.
• Experience of using volunteering, befriending or mentoring models.
• Experience of successfully mobilising new projects.

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

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.

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