Youth Worker in Paisley

Create Paisley is a small, dynamic youth arts charity, based in Renfrewshire, using art and creativity to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. We’re looking for a new, part‑time Youth Worker to join our amazing team.

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 provided around 150 young people with 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.

This role combines both financial management and office management to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations of The Junction. 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 – Finance & Office Management

• 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 Office365 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.
• An accounting or business qualification
• Experience 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.

We want to hear from you even if you have just some of the skills noted above.

What We Offer – Finance & Office Management

• 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.
• On‑site: Community venues across North and South Lanarkshire.

Group Facilitator – CashBack Connections (COVEY)

CashBack Connections supports young people (aged 10‑16) across deprived areas of Lanarkshire who are at risk of involvement in antisocial behaviour/offending by providing one‑to‑one and group befriending/mentoring opportunities. The project aims to guide young people away from negative influences and towards positive pathways of their choosing, while also supporting families facing challenges such as poverty, poor mental health, or substance misuse. Young people will take part in activities that interest them, helping them to gain new experiences, develop skills, build confidence, and (importantly) have fun.

Alongside developing trusting relationships with volunteers and peers, the project will reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and strengthen community connections. Where appropriate, families will also be offered support to address barriers affecting a young person’s progress. With the delivery of the project about to begin, COVEY is now seeking compassionate, motivated and engaging Group Facilitators to support the delivery of the project.

Group Facilitators will play a hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality group activities for young people. Working under the guidance and supervision of the CashBack Connections Coordinator, they will help create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where young people feel supported, heard and encouraged to engage positively. Successful candidates will work closely with Service Managers, Family Support Workers, Volunteers and Coordinators to ensure safe, effective and high‑quality delivery that aims to reduce the risk of antisocial behaviour/offending, helping young people to realise their potential and move towards education/training or employment.

A key part of the role will involve supporting volunteers, maintaining strong safeguarding practice and ensuring all activity is impactful and aligned with COVEY’s values. For young people with more complex or intersecting needs, the Facilitator will work with the Coordinator to refer into COVEY’s Family Support team who will deliver integrated, whole‑family interventions. This will include providing targeted support during periods of heightened risk or early intervention to prevent escalation to crisis.

Breakdown of Hours (Group Facilitator)

• 2 hours to facilitate the group to around 10 young people.
• 1 hour to assist with pick up and drop offs for the young people to remove barriers for attending the group.
• 2 hours dedicated to recording notes and session reports, planning and preparing for the weekly groups and any other task that the Coordinator may need assistance with.

If a candidate is interested in running 2 groups at a 10 hour contract, please highlight this in the application.

What We Offer – Group Facilitator

• 22 days A/L (rising to up to 27 days) and 10 public holidays (pro‑rata).
• One special leave day to celebrate your birthday.
• HSF Health plan (including dental, optical, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, and discounts for gym, cinema, and shopping).
• Quarterly staff wellbeing activities.
• Access to ScotWest Credit Union (loans, mortgages, and savings accounts).
• Access to learning and development opportunities.

Outreach and Support Worker – Venture Trust

Venture Trust supports people facing challenging life circumstances to overcome barriers and realise their potential. We work alongside people who have been impacted by trauma, and together we build the programme they need to move forwards in their journey, utilising communities, greenspaces, and wild places across Scotland. We have an exciting opportunity for a new Outreach and Support Worker to join our team working primarily across Perth and Kinross, Dundee and Tayside, with occasional work in nearby areas.

You’ll be the first person our participants meet, so knowledge of services within this area would be beneficial. Working across your area, you’ll provide bespoke and holistic 1:1 support for participants, spending time to get to know them, their strengths and where they want to go. You will prepare participants for wilderness journeys and support them to identify and work towards positive progression opportunities. We need you to work closely with referrers and partners to provide joined up support for participants, managing the differing needs of your case load, including working with young people and adults.

The Outreach and Support Worker is an essential role at Venture Trust. Your skill at fostering positive, trusting relationships with people could be life‑changing. As an Outreach and Support Worker, you will:

• Provide one‑to‑one support for participants, identifying and removing barriers to participation and supporting them towards their individual goals.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, generating referrals for all programmes.
• Promote Venture Trust within local communities.
• Work closely with referral partners and any other stakeholders to provide joined up support for participants.
• Work within a team structure with hybrid working arrangements.

We offer a range of generous benefits including: a generous annual leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus public holidays and 3 Christmas holidays).

The postholder will have a key role in the Citadel’s 13+ Team, working across our services for young people aged 13 to 19. These include open access evening youth clubs; detached youth work in the Leith area; and employability services for young people aged 16 to 19 who are not in education, training or employment. The post is currently funded until June 2027 with potential extension depending on continuation funding.