Lesmahagow Development Trust is based at the Fountain Community Centre in Lesmahagow. Our organisation is first and
foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward thinking, creative
and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of
staff, volunteers and Board.
We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created
positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for
local people.
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund , this role focuses on supporting our young people to achieve their
potential .
We’re looking for a talented, experienced youth worker to join LDT and support young people to develop in ways that
are meaningful to them. The role will support the planning and development of youth and community support across
LDT activity including our Allotments growing/ greenspace skills programme, and wider events and universal youth
work as required.
The Youth Development Worker will play a strong role in planning and delivering engaging youth work sessions across
the LDT Community programme and for ensuring young people are engaged across our organisation.
The post holder will act as a critical relationship builder, as needed by linking in with families and referral
partners.
You will have experience of providing youth work activity to people in communities and be passionate about supporting
people to improve and enhance their lives.