Advertised from 26 March 2026

Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed worker to support the delivery of our North Edinburgh Futures programme — a new early-intervention project offering safe, engaging, co-designed youth work for 10–15 year olds during evenings and weekends.

You will:

• Support the planning & delivery of high-quality youth work sessions, workshops & trips
• Embed leadership & skills-building opportunities throughout activities
• Provide additional support for young people facing additional barriers to engagement 
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people 
• Support young people to work towards accredited awards (e.g. Saltire, Dynamic Youth, Youth Achievement)
• Reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusion
• Work closely with the Futures Development Worker and sessional youth work staff
• Maintain accurate participation, wellbeing & achievement records
• Work flexibly, including Thursday evenings, Saturday evenings, and one Sunday per month. You will work Wednesday day-time hours if not working a Sunday.

You need:

• At least 3 years’ experience working with young people in youth work or related setting 
• Experience supporting young people who face challenges or reduced engagement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Commitment to trauma-informed and inclusive practice
• Motivation to support young people into leadership, volunteering & awards
• Desirable: experience with accredited awards, supporting volunteers/peer leaders
• Desirable: relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Education or Social Care
• Desirable: driving licence or willingness to undertake minibus training

Application notes

Complete the equal opportunities form and application form as shown below:

2 ways to apply

Online Application form - if you have a Microsoft account you will be able to save and edit your responses before the closing date of 20 April – 5pm.

OR

you can complete the job application form in Word format using this link and sending to info@pycp.co.uk 

Please do not send CVs as we will not use them in our selection process

We will let you know if you have or have not been selected for interviews once we have shortlisted for candidates.

If you have any questions regarding the job position please contact our Business Manager Debbie McMillan

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