Youth Engagement Worker

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• Hours: 35 per week (Evenings and Weekends). Contract: 3 years (extensions possible based on funding).

Role

Key Responsibilities

• Actively promote youth engagement opportunities within the community, reaching out to schools, local organisations and young people directly.
• Support disadvantaged young people, primarily from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group interventions based on guided assessments.
• Create and implement sustainable diversionary plans and group work programs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families.
• Connect service users with community supports and specialist services.
• Work in partnership with Police, Social Work, Health, and Education sectors.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a real impact in young people’s lives.
• Collaborative team environment within the One Community Scotland programme.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
• Chance to work with diverse communities and partner organizations.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of an innovative service model.

Ideal Candidate – we’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about youth work and community development.
• Experienced in working with diverse communities.
• Skilled in building relationships and facilitating interventions.
• Committed to professional growth and program evaluation.
• Able to maintain accurate records and respect confidentiality.

Join us in empowering young people to achieve positive outcomes and create lasting change in their communities.

Application notes

Apply now to be part of the One Community Scotland team and help shape the future of our youth!

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