Job Opportunity: Youth Participation Worker (Secondment Cover)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Senior Phase and Youth Participation Team for a Youth Participation Worker (Secondment Cover). The post holder will support the growth of youth participation across Stirling. The successful candidate will work alongside the SPYP team and various partners, including Stirling Youth Forum, to help young people develop their capacity to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors to society.
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual who can support youth participation both locally and nationally, working within our team and wider networks, as well as fostering local and national partnerships within the youth participation arena.
The role involves supporting the ongoing work of the team by co-creating a variety of ways for young people to have their voices heard in Stirling.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is successful after the interview, you will be asked to complete the necessary forms and have your details verified.
Application Encouragement
If you possess the right skills, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of age (note restrictions for Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office/work-from-home options where the role permits. This provides a good balance, combining the benefits of remote work with the social aspects of working in the office 2-3 days per week.
- Biennial incremental progression until reaching the top of the payscale
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on length of service
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
