Youth Service Coordinator
- Part time
- £24,479 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 1st July 2026
- Advertised from 18th June 2026
- £19,583.30 (£13.45 per hour) - 28 hours per week, including evenings & weekends. Fixed term - contract funded until May 2027, subject to continuation of funding.
Role
We’re looking for a Youth Service Co-ordinator with a passion for diversity and inclusion to join our team. Could that be you?
Who are we?
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity.
You can find out more about us at deafaction.org.
About you
Our Youth Service supports deaf and hard of hearing young people to build confidence, develop life skills, improve wellbeing, connect with peers and explore a positive deaf identity.
To co-ordinate and deliver Deaf Action’s Youth Service for deaf and hard of hearing young people, primarily aged 10–18.
The postholder will deliver youth work activity funded by Young Start and Gannochy Trust, supporting young people to improve wellbeing, build community connections, develop life skills and access leadership, enterprise and employability opportunities.
The role includes direct youth work delivery, supporting the Youth Council, co-ordinating sessional youth workers and volunteers, building partnerships, and gathering evidence of impact for funders.
The ideal candidates will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.
Main duties
- Plan, co-ordinate and deliver accessible youth clubs, social events, workshops, trips, residentials and community activities.
- Support deaf and hard of hearing young people to build confidence, resilience, independence, communication skills and positive peer relationships.
- Establish and support a Youth Council, enabling young people to shape activities, influence priorities and take part in decision-making.
- Support young people to access skills, training, leadership, volunteering, enterprise and employability opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, Teachers of the Deaf, audiology services, youth services, families and community partners.
- Develop referral pathways and promote the Youth Service to young people, families and partner organisations.
- Co-ordinate Sessional Youth Workers and Volunteers to ensure safe, inclusive and high-quality delivery.
- Ensure safeguarding, child protection, PVG, GDPR, consent, health and safety, and risk assessment procedures are followed.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, feedback, outcomes and case studies.
- Contribute to reports for Young Start, Gannochy Trust and other funders.
- Work closely with the Project Manager to monitor delivery, budget use, outcomes and service development.
- Represent Deaf Action at meetings, events and forums as required.
- Carry out other appropriate duties as requested by the Project Manager.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of delivering youth work with children and/or young people.
- Experience of planning and delivering group activities, workshops, events or youth programmes.
- Experience supporting young people to build confidence, wellbeing, independence and life skills.
- Experience involving young people in decision-making, activity planning or service development.
- Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, GDPR, consent and risk assessment.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people, families, schools and partners.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Good administration and IT skills.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and occasional residentials.
- Willingness to undertake British Sign Language training if not already proficient.
- PVG scheme membership, or willingness to apply.
Desirable
- Professional qualification in Youth Work, Community Learning and Development, Social Work, Social Care, Social Science or another relevant field.
- Experience working with deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or disabled young people.
- Experience supporting a Youth Council, youth forum or peer leadership group.
- Experience co-ordinating volunteers or sessional workers.
- Experience supporting employability, digital skills, enterprise, volunteering or work placements.
- British Sign Language.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Outdoor activity skills.
Knowledge, skills and attributes
- Good understanding of youth work principles and inclusive practice.
- Knowledge of issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing young people and their families.
- Ability to create safe, accessible and culturally appropriate spaces for young people.
- Commitment to youth voice, participation and young people’s leadership.
- Flexible, proactive and able to adapt to young people’s needs.
- Committed to equality, inclusion, safeguarding and accessible communication.
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Able to motivate young people and support them to recognise their strengths.
Other requirements
- Regular evening and weekend work will be required.
- PVG checks will be required before appointment.
- British Sign Language training will be provided if required.
The role is funded through Young Start and Gannochy Trust until May 2027, subject to continuation funding.
What’s on offer?
- Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
- 32 days leave pro rata (inc bank holidays) pro rata for part time
- Long service benefits
- Day off on your birthday
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
- In-house Mental Health First Aiders
- Death in service benefit
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme
- Ongoing support for learning and development through our PDR process
- BSL course, if required
Application notes
Closing date: 1st July 2026
Interview: 8th or 9th July – Albany Street, Deaf Action
To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@deafaction.org
PVG checks will be requested. Applications welcome from all sections of the community.
Funding: National Lottery Community Fund Young Start and Gannochy Trust.
Top job! Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Full time
- £55,000 – £65,000
- On site: Edinburgh with some travel within the UK
- Closing 14th July 2026
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering meaningful impact? We’re looking for an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to help lead Deaf Action through its next stage of growth, ensuring our services, people, and operations are positioned to deliver lasting change for Deaf communities. Could that be you?
Deaf Action is a Deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating Deaf people since 1835. We work with Deaf people across Scotland and the South of England, empowering individuals to achieve their potential and fully participate in society with equality of rights, access and opportunity.
Through a range of charitable and commercial services, Deaf Action provides support, access, education, communication services and opportunities that improve the lives of Deaf people. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality services that create lasting impact.
Role purpose
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides strategic and operational leadership across Deaf Action, ensuring the organisation delivers high-quality, integrated services in line with its mission, values, and business plan.
Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the COO will be responsible for translating strategy into effective operational delivery, driving organisational performance, commercial growth, and long-term sustainability. The COO provides leadership across service delivery, operational systems, performance management, and organisational development, ensuring Deaf Action operates efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with its strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across Deaf Action, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and sustainable service delivery.
- Contribute to the growth and development of Deaf Action’s commercial services, helping to maximise income and long-term sustainability.
- Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to translate organisational strategy into effective operational plans and outcomes.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure services and operations align with Deaf Action’s mission, values, and commitment to Deaf-led practice and accessibility.
- Lead major organisational projects and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring successful delivery and integration across services.
- Support financial sustainability through effective budgeting, resource management, and oversight of commercial activities.
- Establish robust reporting and accountability frameworks, ensuring clear performance information is available to the CEO and Board.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, funders, stakeholders, and external agencies, representing Deaf Action where required.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation, ensuring that services remain responsive to the needs of Deaf communities.
Person specification
Essential:
- Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, leading complex, multi-service or multi-department organisations.
- Demonstrable success in commercial income generation, organisational growth or change management.
- Strong strategic planning, operational management, and decision-making capability.
- Experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
- Experience implementing performance management systems and reporting frameworks.
- Strong understanding of core organisational functions, including operations, finance, HR, and service delivery.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to Deaf Action’s mission, values, accessibility, and inclusion.
Desirable:
- Experience working within the third sector, public service, or mission-led organisations,
- Understanding of Deaf communities and Deaf-led organisations.
- Experience working within the care or support service sector.
- Knowledge of accessible service delivery and inclusive practice.
- British Sign Language (BSL) skills or willingness to develop skills.
What’s on offer?
- Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
- 32 days leave pro rata (inc bank holidays)
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
- In-house Mental Health First Aiders
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme
- Ongoing support for learning and development through our PDR process
Our Communities are places where people with and without learning disabilities live, share and grow together. Our Edinburgh Community is made up of over 80 members - including people we support, employees, volunteers, long-term friends and members.
We are looking for someone with the leadership gifts, values and ambition to enable us to achieve our
2030 Strategy aims of:
- brilliant, person-centred support and housing for adults with learning disabilities, and
- beautiful community where people with and without learning disabilities share lives, homes, friendships and spiritual journeys together.
- effective organisation
This is a very varied role which includes both operational management and visible leadership. The Community Leader brings people together, leading Celebrations, spiritual spaces, role modelling the values of L’Arche and building a culture which empowers teams to flourish, as well as co-producing plans to develop the Community and the services which we provide. The Community Leader is also responsible for managing compliance, budgets, embedding systems, organisational processes and policies in the Edinburgh Community.
Alongside other Community Leaders across the UK and members of the National Team, you will also contribute to the development and delivery of projects focusing on: Finances, People, Care and Housing, to meet our ambitious 2030 Strategy.
But being Community Leader is more than just a job and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of a movement of hope and joy. In L'Arche, you will be part of changing the world, and you could be profoundly changed too.
The Junction is looking for a highly organised and self-motivated individual to support the effective running of our charity. If successful, you will play a vital part in a small team, dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience of office or project management, and we are particularly interested in individuals who have financial management or bookkeeping experience.
About The Junction
The Junction is an award-winning charity in North East Edinburgh that supports and improves young people’s health and wellbeing.
Last year, we supported more than 1,800 young people and supported around 150 young people through one-to-one support. As a result of the service:
- 100% of young people learned practical ways to look after their wellbeing
- 88% felt more able to cope with difficult situations
- 94% reduced or stopped substance use or learned how to reduce harm associated.
About the Role
This role combines both financial management and office management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of The Junction.
If successful in this role, you will oversee the organisations finances, using accounting software to track income and expenditure. On a monthly basis you will process payroll and pensions for around 10 staff. On an annual basis you will prepare an annual budget working with the Director, and work with an external agency to gather information for Annual Charity Accounts.
You will support our duties relating to Data Protection and Health & Safety legislation and policy development. You will review and manage contracts (e.g. utilities, insurance) and assist with premises management.
Person Specification Summary
Essential
- Experience of day-to-day financial oversight
- Experience of using accounting and banking software
- Experience of developing and monitoring budgets
- Experience of working with others to prepare annual accounts
- Experience of project or office management
- Experience of using Office 365 or relevant software i.e. Word, Excel
- Experience of complying with Data Protection and Health & Safety legislation
- Ability to use your own initiative, organise yourself and others.
Desirable
- An accounting or business qualification
- Bookkeeping experience
- Experiencing of processing payroll and pension provider submissions
- Experience of overseeing contracts i.e. Utilities & Insurance
- Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities
- Experience of premises management and upkeep.
If you have just some of the skills noted above – we want to hear from you!
What We Offer:
- Flexible Working – We offer flexible working hours to accommodate families and childcare, caring responsibilities. Home working is anticipated and welcome for this role.
- Competitive Annual Leave Entitlement - 38 annual leave days in total, pro-rated for part-time positions.
- Competitive Pension Contribution – Auto enrolment in our pension scheme with a 5% contribution from The Junction.
- Positive Working Environment – An opportunity to work with a values-based organisation that is committed to equality & inclusion.
Sight Scotland Veterans is looking for an Activity Worker / Driver to join our team at the Linburn Centre on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). In this role, you will deliver and support a varied programme of activities. You will encourage veterans to try new experiences, develop skills and engage with others in a person-centred and accessible way.
You will also contribute to planning and developing new activities and events, supporting the day-to-day running of the service and working closely with colleagues and volunteers to ensure a high standard of delivery. Driving and/or escorting duties are part of the role, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
This is a hands-on and rewarding opportunity for someone who is organised, approachable and confident in motivating others. You should have strong communication and organisational skills, good IT knowledge and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in a social care, recreational or community setting would be advantageous.
If you are passionate about supporting others and want to be part of a service that makes a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via peopleand culture@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.
About us
For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.
Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.
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