Advertised from 12 September 2025

Role

Lesmahagow Development Trust is based at the Fountain Community Centre in Lesmahagow. Our organisation is first and foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward thinking, creative and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of staff, volunteers and Board.

We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for local people.

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund , this role focuses on supporting our young people to achieve their potential . We’re looking for a talented, experienced Development Worker to join LDT and support young people to develop in ways that are meaningful to them. The role will support the planning and development of youth and community support across LDT activity including our Allotments growing/ greenspace skills programme, and wider events and universal youth work as required.

The Community Development Worker will play a strong role in planning and delivering engaging youth work sessions across the LDT Community programme and for ensuring young people are engaged across our organisation. 

You will have experience of providing youth work activity to people in communities and be passionate about supporting people to improve and enhance their lives.

Application notes

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter referencing how your experience meets the role and person specification to

info@lesmahagowdevtrust.com

Closing Date for applications:

Interviews: TBC

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