At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people’s growth through engaging activities and a youth-led curriculum.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Brae High School, focused on youth development.
- Benefits: Full-time role with paid holidays, flexible working, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and impactful community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people in your community.
- Qualifications: Passion for youth work and ability to travel across Shetland.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Youth Development Worker reports to the Team Leader – Youth Services and is responsible for encouraging the growth and development of young people through experience, reflection and learning within a safe environment. The role involves initiating and developing responses to local needs to meet the social and educational needs of young people, planning, developing and delivering youth provision, and working directly with young people to promote and develop a youth‑led curriculum that maximises opportunities for social and personal development.
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is H.
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum.
- Permanent full‑time post for 37.0 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.
- 40 weeks per year plus 6.4 weeks (pro‑rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
- Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
- A relocation package does not apply to this post.
- Interview expenses will be paid within Shetland.
- Applicants must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice, where public transport is limited.
- Flexible working arrangements are available.
Application Process
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
Location
This post is based at Brae High School, Brae, Shetland, ZE2 9QJ.
Contact
For further details relating to this post, please contact Martin Summers, Team Leader – 01595 744490 – martin.summers@shetland.gov.uk. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Contact Details:
Living & Working in Shetland Recruitment Team
