SCOREscotland is based in South West Edinburgh. Our mission and purpose for existence is to work in partnership with others to address the causes and effects of racism and to promote race equality and break down barriers to the full participation of local black and minority ethnic communities in all aspects of civic life. As a small organisation we offer the benefits of working in a team that is committed to making a difference to the people that we work with.

We are looking for skilled and experienced Sessional Youth and Children’s Workers who are passionate about engaging with children and young people and about supporting them to make progress on our outcomes.

Are you passionate about working with young people?

Are you interested in working with the black and minority ethnic (BME) communities?

Are you professional and positive?

Are you a creative team player?

Do you have skills that you would like to share with young people?

The beauty of being a sessional worker is you can vary your hours from weekly to monthly sessions. Our group ages are: 7 – 10, 11 – 14, 15 – 17 and 18 – 24 years old.

We are based at WHALE Arts Centre, Wester Hailes but we take our young people throughout the city and beyond.

Please see attached job description for more details.

One Dalkeith, Community Development Trust, is seeking a full-time retail manager for their community shop, the Corner Shop Collective. A vibrant non-profit boutique dedicated to enriching the Dalkeith community in extraordinary ways that celebrate local talent, foster connections, and inspire creativity.

The Corner Shop Collective is Midlothian’s newest shopping destination. Over 60 artists, crafters, and producers from the Lothians and Borders under one roof. The shop also provides spaces for local community groups to sell their goods to support their non-profit group.

One Dalkeith is looking for someone highly skilled who understands what it takes to deliver excellent customer service.

The Ripple Project is seeking a chair to help the community of Restalrig, Lochend and Craigentinny to flourish.

We are a company limited by guarantee and charity that both serves and works with its local community to tackle poverty and inequality by responding to local priorities, circumstances and needs in a sustainable way.

The Ripple is looking forward over the next 5 years to build our capacity to respond to the increasing needs within our community. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chair to help make a genuine difference in a community that is struggling but strong.

We are looking for someone with a deep knowledge of the third sector with good influencing and networking skills.

If you share our ambition and vision for better lives for local people and their communities we would love to hear from you.

The organisation

The Venny Neighbourhood Centre in Craigneuk (Wishaw) has for many years run clubs for Children and young people of this community. These clubs have provided a safe meeting place for young people, with opportunities to try new activities and develop new skills. The Clubs run after school and in the early evening during school term times.

We are now seeking to appoint new Sessional Children/Young People’s Workers to join the team.

The role

We hope to recruit people who

• Who want the very best for Children and Young People in this community
• Who are positive and enthusiastic about working with children and young people
• Who are able to work as part of a team.
• Who recognise the importance of creating a safe space where children can flourish.
• Who share our values of inclusion and welcome to all local young people
• Who are able to work 2 sessions weekly
• Who are willing to be flexible and participate in the wider work of the Venny

We are able to offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
• A friendly and supportive working environment and committed staff team.
• The opportunity of training.