Unique Opportunity: Youth Practitioner at Paws for Progress
Do you love dogs? Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you believe in the power of human-animal interactions to create meaningful change?
Paws for Progress is seeking a Youth Practitioner to join our expert team, delivering our rescue dog training programme at HMP & YOI Polmont. This is a unique, hands-on role combining practical work with dogs and educational support for young people aged 18–23. You’ll help both students and dogs grow, learn, and succeed in a positive, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment.
About the Role
As a Youth Practitioner, you will:
Please download our Recruitment Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification.
How to Apply
Interview Process:
Please download our Recruitment Pack for full details on the recruitment process and timeline.
Commitment to Accessibility & Inclusion
At Paws for Progress, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to conscious inclusion, creating a sense of belonging, and supporting everyone to participate fully.
Adjustments can include, but are not limited to:
Contact Suzanne Ruby at info@pawsforprogress.co.uk for support or to discuss adjustments.
Please download our Recruitment Pack for further details on our approach to accessibility and inclusion.
About Paws for Progress
For over 14 years, Paws for Progress has pioneered Human-Animal Interaction programmes across Central Scotland. We help young people develop confidence, skills, and wellbeing while improving the welfare of rescue dogs. We are internationally recognised experts in this field, committed to creating a world where people and dogs improve and enrich each other’s lives.
Website: pawsforprogress.co.uk