Welcome Through Football - Group Worker

  • Part time
  • £23,660 pro-rata
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 10th January 2025


  • Advertised from 26th November 2024
  • Fixed until 31st October 2027, subject to funding (currently part funded through National Lottery Young Start Fund). 7 hours per week – Term time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.00pm – 7.30pm. 1/2 hour set up, 2 hours session time, 1hr clean up and evaluation at the end.

Role

Role overview

To assist the Project Lead in the delivery of a programme of interesting and fun sessions/activities in consultation with young people to ensure they are at the centre of their own planning. ‘Welcome Through Football’ aims to assist in the integration and inclusion of recently arrived young refugees, asylum seekers and young people with a migrant background aged 15-25.

ORGANISATION PROFILE

Big Hearts Community Trust is the official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Based in South West Edinburgh, we aim to improve outcomes for individuals and families, using the power of football. We work across three key areas: Mental Health, Social Connections and Equal Opportunities.

We work closely with local and specialist partners to identify areas of need, understand where we can best add value and ensure our activities are designed and delivered effectively within the communities we serve. More information on our work can be found at bighearts.org.uk

Full details can be found in the job description attached below.

Application notes

Please email your CV & cover letter detailing how your skills and experiences make you a good fit for this role to recruitment@bighearts.org.uk

November 2024 bighearts.org.uk recruitment@bighearts.org.uk

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 10th January 2024. Shortlisted candidates will then receive an invitation to attend an interview planned for Tuesday 21st January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@bighearts.org.uk and will help answer your questions.

Big Hearts is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race and religion or belief


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