Operations Officer
- Full time
- £28,580 – £33,624
- Remote: Fieldbased covering East Scotland (Edinburgh, Lothians and Scottish Borders)
- Closing 23rd March 2025
- Advertised from 6th March 2025
- 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract.
Role
We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you are ready for anything nothing can hold you back.
Do you want to be part of that?
This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract.
This is an opportunity to join a small, dynamic, ambitious, and welcoming team that believes in the transformative power of youth work and the power of partnerships. Operations Officers support the operational delivery and development of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) through managing a portfolio of Licensed Organisations (LOs).
LOs range from local authorities, state and independent schools to youth organisations, secure units, and community groups. The DofE Scotland Operations team works with these licensed organisations to build their capacity, support their reach into more marginalised communities and ensure quality and compliance with the Award framework.
The DofE Scotland office covers DofE activity across the length and breadth of Scotland, working with over 140 Licensed Organisations and over 19,000 young people in the last year alone. Each Operations Officer manages a portfolio based on broad geographic region.
The role will be field-based and when not attending meetings, employees will work from home. You will need to have an appropriate home office set up and live within the region of East Scotland (Edinburgh, Lothians, and Scottish Borders).
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and proactive team player, who is able to embrace innovation and change. You will be a confident and effective communicator and collaborator and have experience of building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders across the education and/or youth and community sectors.
You will be a passionate advocate for the work of the DofE and motivated by the charity’s strategic ambition to give more than one million young people the chance to participate in our life-changing programmes.
What will you get in return?
The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus.
You will be joining a team of empowered colleagues working together.
Our staff benefits package includes a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance program, a healthcare cash plan, and paid volunteer leave. You will also receive 25 days of annual holiday, plus Bank Holidays, an extra 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year, plus the opportunity to purchase additional leave. Additional benefits include access to a benefits discount website, a death-in-service benefit equal to four times your salary, incapacity coverage, and comprehensive family and sick leave policies (Pro-Rata).
About DofE
Since its launch in 1956, the DofE has empowered millions of young people to become the very best they can be. It was established by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, our Patron, and is still guided by the same set of principles he laid down.
The flexibility and adaptability of DofE have allowed the DofE to spread around the world. We operate through a social franchise model in the UK, licensing and supporting a wide range of organisations to deliver DofE programmes to hundreds of thousands of young people every year.
Despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak our ambition to grow the number of young people who can access a DofE programme remains unchanged and we continue to engage new partners and develop innovative ways of working with businesses, the voluntary sector, and policymakers across the UK to ensure that any young person who wants to do their DofE can do so. To find out more visit DofE.org/about.
Application notes
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Midnight on Sunday 23rd of March 2025.
Interviews will be in person: Week commencing the 31st of March 2025 in the portfolio area, venue TBC.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
The DofE are commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
About us
We are a fast paced and progressive organisation, that aims to support children, young people, and their families through the provision of positive activity.
Fuse makes a commitment to contribute to the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework and its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals in supporting our community to adapt to life in 2025 and beyond. With poverty, digital exclusion, and rising unemployment prevalent in our community, Fuse has identified and embedded the following key themes into their business strategy and programming:
- Participation
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Life skills & Employability
- Attainment
- Digital Inclusion
Fuse supports and serves its community by continually striving towards an inclusive facility; being a progressive organisation that meets the needs of its community and being a knowledgeable and informed organisation.
Job Role:
The overall aim of the project is to deliver a programme of services to target and support young people in the east end of Glasgow who are under-achieving by raising and recognising achievement and creating opportunities.
Working across the Fuse programmes you will ensure that each participant is matched to an award, has an individual development plan where appropriate accreditation folders are kept up to date with all evidence captured and support young people to overcome barriers to participation and learning.
The aims and outcomes intended to achieve with this grant and the indicators identified to bring about the intended outcomes are as follows:
The aim is:
- To develop and inspire young people (including volunteers)
The Outcomes are:
- Improved access to accredited training and learning
- Increased employability and employment options
- Increased leadership and mentoring
- Volunteer mentoring and support.
Full job description available below.
About the project
The 'Young Start Progressions' programme at 'The Pavilion' will be a dynamic initiative led entirely by young people, supported by staff and volunteers and by existing and new partnership opportunities. Our three-pronged approach aims to empower young individuals across various stages of their development:
Primary/Secondary Transitions Programme: We will provide support for P7, S1, and S2 young people as they transition from primary to secondary school, fostering empowerment, confidence, and improved self-esteem in a non-school environment.
Volunteer Mentoring Programme: Expanding on our successful volunteering mentoring initiative, we offer diverse opportunities for young volunteers, connecting them with roles both within Pavilion and through our network of school partnerships and community collaborations.
Attainment Programme: Focused on enhancing pathways for Junior and Senior Club participants, we integrate life skills development seamlessly into existing activities. From goal-setting exercises, certificated activity programmes to accredited learning and further training opportunities.
Aim of the Attainment Programme:
The overall aim of the Attainment Programme is to deliver a programme of services to target and support young people in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow by helping them to attain a recognised qualification and gain recognition for the learning and development they have achieved by taking part in our programmes.
The aim is:
- To develop and inspire young people
- To promote attainment and progression for young people and provide pathways including volunteering opportunities
- To recognise and celebrate young people’s achievements
- Create pathways for young people to progress
The Outcomes are:
- Accredit non-formal learning through voluntary activity in the community
- Increase leadership and mentoring
Job Role:
We are seeking to appoint an Attainment Worker to help each participant is matched to an award and has a personal development plan and tracked learner journey.
Working across our range of programmes the Attainment Worker will work with young people identifying the best fit for the specific awards and the individual activities. The successful candidate will work alongside staff to collate evidence and ensure that electronic portfolios are kept up to date with all evidence captured.
The Attainment Worker will assist staff, volunteers and young people to help ensure targets are achieved and progression pathways created for young people, supporting them to overcome barriers to participation and learning.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Through and within existing Pavillion programme sessions, the Attainment Worker will: -
- Match participants to awards and develop personalised plans, tracking their progress.
- Identify suitable awards and activities across Pavilion's programs for young people.
- Collect evidence and maintain electronic portfolios in collaboration with staff.
- Support the creation of progression pathways, ensuring targets are met.
- Engage with young people in community or educational settings, prioritising their safety.
- Use Management Information Systems to monitor program activities and demonstrate learner progression.
- Deliver workshops and training sessions to foster personal and professional growth.
- Innovate youth engagement through volunteer collaboration and additional training.
- Utilise workshop expertise to create engaging learning experiences.
- Collaborate with community partners to expand program impact.
- Facilitate activities that meet the needs and aspirations of young people.
- Produce timely project reports when requested to meet agreed deadlines
- Participate in regular supervision and appraisal reviews with line Manager
- Participate in staff training and development
- Any other duties as requested by your Line Manager for the benefit of The Pavillion
Youth Development Worker
- Full time
- up to £28,500
- Remote: Home-based although must be able to work from our participation space/office in Glasgow with regular travel expected
- Closing 4th April 2025
About us
Anyone working in Throughcare and Aftercare will already know who we are and what we do. That we have a strong reputation for living our values and are well respected for our approach to co-design with care experienced young people transitioning into adulthood, care leavers, and the workforce that supports them.
For anyone else reading this advert, you should know that we are Scotland’s only national charity and membership organisation for all those working with young people leaving care. We have a unique blend of statutory, third sector and private sector members who have the responsibility and accountability to improve the life chances of Scotland's care-experienced young people, and we support them through the following 5 pillars of our strategic plan:
- Listening to Young People
- Connecting Members
- Influencing Policy
- A system that privileges relationships
- All underpinned by: Good Governance.
At the centre of all our work is the voice of young people/adults leaving care and making the change to the system, policy and practice that will allow them to live happy successful lives on their own terms.
As we orientate to delivering on the Promise in 2024 and beyond, and to ensure the rights and voices of care experienced people and the workforce around them are heard, we are building capacity into the operational management of our team to accelerate our strategic priorities.
So if Staf sounds like the type of organisation you would like to contribute to; if you are open to working hard to support the internal culture and approach to being part of a small team that has each other’s back to deliver on our strategic priorities as you do the work itself; and if you have the required skills and experience to ‘hit the ground running’ then we would love to hear from you.
In return we can offer you the salary, annual leave and pension contribution outlined in each job description; flexibility over work base; an internal organisational culture committed to space for reflective supervision and team committed to working in a trauma-informed way and living our Values, We Listen. We Care. We Love.
Early Intervention Youth Navigator (Givit Some Street)
- Full time
- £27,245 – £29,380
- On site: Base Larkhall/Hamilton
- Closing 27th March 2025
The Youth Navigator will support young people who have been affected by a loved one’s problematic alcohol or substance use or their own use.
Regenfx Youth Trust is a well-established charitable youth organisation, proud to have created Scotland’s first-ever visible Youth Recovery Service - The GIVIT. We use a blend of youth work, harm reduction, rapid access to Counselling and a robust recovery model.
We’re looking for a committed Youth Worker to join our ‘GIVIT some STREET’ Early Intervention Team. 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 we will Provide:
- Full Training and a Supportive Team
- Continuous Personal Development
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 caseload and fostering genuine connections with young people.
- Someone with flexibility to contribute to our 7-day-a-week service.
We need a youth worker who can contribute to providing groupwork sessions and successfully engage young people in the service. A knowledge of alcohol and substance harm reduction is desirable. However, we value genuine interest in youth work and a drive to make a difference.
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 breathing space for those that are affected by someone else’s substance use.
JOB INFORMATION
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
Additional Information:
Driving Licence and access to a car is required.
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