Advertised from 5 June 2026

Role

Help make a difference to local families - Bellshill & Mossend YMCA is looking for a motivated and compassionate Project Lead to coordinate and deliver our Y-Connect project. Y-Connect supports carers and children under five with diagnosed or undiagnosed Additional Support Needs (ASN), providing opportunities for play, learning, social connection and wellbeing support. 

 This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established project, working directly with families while coordinating a small team including staff and volunteers and partnerships to ensure high-quality support for children and carers. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and shape the project to ensure it continues to meet the needs of local families. 

We're looking for someone who has: 

• Experience working with children and families 
• Knowledge of early years, ASN, family support or community learning 
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience leading projects, services or teams 
• A commitment to inclusive, family-centred practice

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold, or be working towards, a relevant qualification in Childhood Practice, Early Years, Community Learning and Development, Social Services (Children and Young People), Family Support, or a related field. 

 Why Join Us? 

​At Bellshill & Mossend YMCA, we put children, young people and families first. You’ll join a supportive and values-driven team and play a key role in shaping a project that supports families to feel more connected, confident and less isolated.

Application notes

Job Specification can be found here - Community and Charity Jobs in Bellshill | YMCA Bellshill & Mossend

Please email your CV and a covering letter telling us why you’re interested in the role and what you would bring to:

ann-marie@ymcabellshill.org

Closing Date: 18 June 2026 with interview’s on 01 July 2026 and 02 July 2026

This post is subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.