Role Description
Do you have a passion for helping young people make positive changes to their lives?
Do you have the skills to design and deliver a programme of fun and engaging food-led group sessions to help people learn life skills?
If so, this role could be for you.
We're seeking a creative and passionate person to join our Community Learning & Development team at Space to lead the Changemakers project.
Changemakers is an exciting new food education project working with young people aged 16-24 who have barriers to employment and may have complex needs.
The Food & Life Skills Project Worker will support groups of up to 12 young people to build self-esteem and increase their independence via a programme of well-designed group-based sessions that use food education to teach life skills such as budgeting, cooking, nutrition, handling finances, numeracy, literacy, and communication.
The Changemakers sessions will run on Wednesday afternoons from 12:30-3 p.m. at The Broomhouse Hub.
We currently have funding for the project to run from April to October 2026, during which you will run two 10-week programmes, with time for recruitment and promotion before each programme.
Ideally all working hours will be competed on a Wednesday, however there is a degree of flexibility around working hours outwith the times the sessions are to be delivered.
Qualifications
Knowledge of, and experience in, designing, delivering, and evaluating programmes of learning
Commitment to and experience of supporting vulnerable young people in a compassionate, strengths-based fashion
Experience of food preparation or production, ideally within a professional environment; or able to demonstrate how practical experience is of an equivalent level of skill
Strong admin skills, able to gather and record appropriate data for reporting
Excellent time management, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, use initiative to prioritise workload without close supervision
A calm manner, able to relate to a diverse range of members in a manner which is sensitive and respectful of personal dignity
Excellent English communications skills—listening, writing, speaking
Confident with the use of digital devices and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
Reliable, trustworthy and have a 'can do' attitude
Prepared to live our values and nurture a culture of compassion and kindness
A team player with excellent interpersonal skills to naturally form and manage appropriate relationships with a range of people of all ages and walks of life
Patient and respectful of all people, whatever their background
An appreciation for the impact of, and a desire to work in, the Third Sector
Key Tasks
Design and deliver a series of 10 group-based sessions supporting people to develop confidence and life skills using food education as a driver
Create detailed plans for each session outlining activities, equipment, ingredients, and timing
Promote the Changemakers programme across networks and partner organisations such as local schools, colleges, community groups, and other voluntary organisations to recruit cohorts of suitable candidates
Conduct initial meetings with potential learners to assess suitability, motivations, and aims
Carry out risk assessments and create a safe but nurturing environment for learners to thrive
Complete all administration tasks relating to the project, including collating learner registration information, updating database with detailed progress reports, recording attendance, and collating data for funder reporting
Provide one-to-one support to learners to review individual progress and address any barriers
Engage with external partners/suppliers/trainers to provide relevant accredited training courses or specialist topics
Recruit, train, and support programme volunteers
Manage the project budget
To Apply
Download our application form online:
Please return your completed application form to by 9 a.m. Monday 2 March 2026.
If you require any assistance in order to complete an application or would like to know about alternative formats available, please contact or call
Company Description
Space is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South West Edinburgh, with some of our services stretching city-wide.
We believe that connections build communities.
Boasting 60-plus staff members and 100 volunteers, Space delivers 22 projects supporting young people, families, older people, and carers, among others.
More information about Space and our projects can be found on our website.
Space @ Broomhouse Hub is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.