Youth Vision is a children and young people's charity that provides a range of nature-based projects that aim to develop the skills and self-esteem necessary to support a healthy transition to adulthood. Our unique range of integrated services enable vulnerable young people to experience nature and personal growth in a safe and supported environment.

At Youth Vision we are recruiting for 1 x Development Worker and 1 x Young Leader Development Worker (see separate job advert) posts funded by Young Start.

Youth Vision is a charity that works with young people from South West, Edinburgh that are struggling with formal education, or are excluded from school, and are not engaged in training, or employment.

We offer a range of nature based informal education services that aim to develop confidence and self-esteem to support a healthy transition to adulthood and more positive destination.

The Development Worker will require to have experience engaging with young people who often find it very hard to articulate their own needs and who are lacking in self-confidence. Over the years we have seen how building up trusting relationships with young people makes such a positive different to their life choices. We are looking to recruit candidates who can share our passion to support the young people and whose ideal job is in the outdoors.

Youth Vision is a children and young people's charity that provides a range of nature-based projects that aim to develop the skills and self-esteem necessary to support a healthy transition to adulthood. Our unique range of integrated services enable vulnerable young people to experience nature and personal growth in a safe and supported environment.

We run our groups during the academic term, we currently run Staying on Track on a Wednesday, a programme aimed at S4+, Friday Gardening Group (work experience) supported by volunteers and a Saturday Wilderness for 13+ years. We also offer Forest Skills in the summer holidays to younger people (aged 10+) supported by our young leaders.

We have a small team made up of a Field Manager, Senior Development Worker, Admin and Communications officer, Development Worker and 2 young project workers, supported by sessional workers/freelancers and volunteers.

We would encourage anyone considering applying for these posts to visit the project to get a real feel for the work and the unique setting. Contact info@youthvision.uk to arrange a visit.

We seek applicants with experience in Rural skills and horticulture.

Youth Vision is a children and young people's charity that provides a range of nature-based projects that aim to develop the skills and self-esteem necessary to support a healthy transition to adulthood. Our unique range of integrated services enable vulnerable young people to experience nature and personal growth in a safe and supported environment.

At Youth Vision we are recruiting for 1 x Young Leader Development Worker and 1 x Development Worker (see separate job advert) posts funded by Young Start.

Youth Vision is a charity that works with young people from South West, Edinburgh that are struggling with formal education, or are excluded from school, and are not engaged in training, or employment.

We offer a range of nature based informal education services that aim to develop confidence and self-esteem to support a healthy transition to adulthood and more positive destination.

The Young Leader Development Worker will require to have experience engaging with young people who are finding it difficult to navigate the transition into adulthood. You will require experience to mentor and guide young people to build confidence and resilience, while exploring what their future might look like. You will support young people and young leaders with SMART Goals and moving into positive destinations. We are looking to recruit candidates who can share our passion to support young people and whose ideal job is in the outdoors.

We run our groups during the academic term, we currently run Staying on Track on a Wednesday, a programme aimed at S4+, Friday Gardening Group (work experience) supported by volunteers and a Saturday Wilderness for 13+ years. We also offer Forest Skills in the summer holidays to younger people (aged 10+) supported by our young leaders.

We have a small team made up of a Field Manager, Senior Development Worker, Admin and Communications officer, Development Worker and 2 young project workers, supported by sessional workers/freelancers and volunteers.

We would encourage anyone considering applying for these posts to visit the project to get a real feel for the work and the unique setting. Contact info@youthvision.uk to arrange a visit.

We seek applicants with experience in Rural skills and horticulture.

We’re looking for someone to help develop and lead partnerships for our programmes work at Third Sector Lab in either a Full Time or Part Time capacity.

This is a new role focused on developing our programmes through project management, building strategic partnerships and growing our income & funding - helping Third Sector Lab deliver more impact within the third sector. You should be as comfortable writing bids as you are networking - building relationships and new partnerships.

Some of our existing programmes include The Curve digital skills programme, Digital Trustees, The Open Working Programme and our quarterly Tech for Good Scotland events. We are here to help charities get the most out of digital, data and design.

While it would be great if we can find someone passionate about tech for good - you don’t have to be an expert when it comes to digital, data and design.

Led by our Director, Ross McCulloch, you’ll be joining a small team that works alongside specialist freelancers and associates. We are trainers, consultants, digital strategists, developers and designers. We need someone who is proactive and comfortable self-managing their work.

We know that no candidate will tick every box, and that’s okay. If you’re excited by the role and feel you can make a difference, we want to hear from you – enthusiasm and initiative are more important to us than a perfect CV

Some core priorities for this role will include:

• Project managing aspects of our key programmes.
• Designing and implementing strategies to grow our annual income.
• Developing new partnerships and funder relationships while managing existing ones.
• Developing high-quality written content for bids, proposals, and tender documents that help us win new work.
• Research and take part in networking, speaking events and opportunities for our Director, yourself and others.

You'll have a network of training professionals, admin support and strategic leadership support to succeed in making these programmes reach more people and deliver more impact than ever before.

If you’re ready to help grow impactful programmes and build meaningful partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior management post within Families Outside. This is a key role for a dynamic and passionate individual interested in making a real difference in the lives of families affected by imprisonment. If you are skilled and motivated to take strategic and operational responsibility for the support of children and families and have the skills and experience to lead a team of dedicated staff, among other attributes, we would like to hear from you!

This role is primarily based in our Head Office in Edinburgh but would be feasible for anyone in the central belt.

About the role

Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support children and families affected by imprisonment. This senior management post leads the strategic development and implementation of the work of Families Outside’s Family Support team, linking the work of the Regional Managers and Regional Family Support Coordinators, national Helpline, and support to Prison Visitors’ Centres to improve outcomes for children and families throughout Scotland who are affected by imprisonment. The post holder will lead and inspire a team of managers to deliver high quality integrated support within our values framework (Compassion, Integrity, Tenacity, and Expertise). Undertaking and leading on significant projects, providing strategic leadership, and promoting and representing Families Outside are all key components of this challenging role.

About you

You will need a proven relevant track record, possibly gained in a range of sectors where you operated at a senior level with external audiences and engaged with, and influenced, a variety of stakeholders. You will also need demonstrable experience in managing and developing a diverse family support service, working collaboratively to support families caught up in criminal justice processes, significant experience of child and adult protection and trauma-informed practice, and extensive experience of managing staff, students, and volunteers.

Someone who thrives on working collaboratively with others for the good of the business, you will be adept at building a network of good relationships and have an ability to develop a thorough understanding of the organisation and the wider sector quickly. You will be a good listener and positive influencer who communicates clearly, verbally and in writing; is reasonably comfortable with the media and Parliamentary bodies; and, where appropriate, is able to persuade others to change their views, intentions, or actions.

The leadership role of Director of Services is key for the organisation: you will lead a team of 4 – 5 managers, and as a member of the 3-person Senior Management Team will report directly to the CEO. Providing leadership and effective day-to-day management of the Family Support Team, you will ensure that Families Outside is a key contributor to local and national policy and the lead national voice on issues relating to families affected by imprisonment.

This is an exciting role for the right applicant. It comes at a time where Families Outside has undertaken a major restructuring programme and is regrouping to make best use of our capacity. This is an exciting time to join the team, where you will have the opportunity to deliver the ambitions of Families Outside on a national and international stage.

Staff Benefits

25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays

4% matched contribution workplace pension scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Laptop and mobile phone for all staff