Job Title: Development Worker (Link Academy) Contract: Fixed term until April 2028 Location: Edinburgh (with travel to Falkirk and Fife) Hours: 22.5 hours per week (over 4 days) Are you passionate about helping young people build positive futures? Join LinkLiving, a trauma-informed charity supporting people affected by mental health challenges, trauma, poverty and inequality. Our values—Empathy, Respect, Integrity and Caring—shape everything we do. The Service Link Academy supports young people with complex needs who face barriers such as low confidence, poor mental health and difficulty transitioning into work, training or independent living. Through wellbeing programmes, life skills and qualifications, we help them build resilience and move forward positively. The Role You will deliver the Right Track (Navigating Positive Futures) programme, supporting young people at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system. You’ll provide one-to-one and group support around issues such as youth crime, antisocial behaviour, family breakdown and school-related challenges. You will also support parents/carers and lead peer education volunteers (16–24) who use their lived experience to positively influence others. Applications are welcome from those with lived or professional experience. About You You are committed to supporting young people, particularly those affected by the criminal justice system. You will have either SCQF Level 7 (HNC) or relevant lived experience with proven work in this field. You will also have: At least 3 years’ experience in youth work (including criminal justice) Experience delivering trauma-informed, engaging programmes Strong relationship-building and communication skills Experience of one-to-one and group work Ability to work with partners and stakeholders Good organisational and ICT skills Understanding of challenges facing young people in Scotland You are flexible, organised and a strong team player. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required. Benefits Competitive salary and annual review 35 days’ holiday (pro rata), increasing with service Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies Pension with employer contributions Training, qualifications and development opportunities Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme Additional benefits including cycle to work and discounts Additional Information PVG membership required. Closing Date: 13 April 2026 Interviews: 22 April 2026 (Edinburgh) How to Apply Apply online. Alternative formats are available on request. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and guarantee interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .