* 15 hours per week. Funding for 1 year contract, which may be extended.
Role
EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: prospective candidates must have basic accreditation to deliver physicalactivities/outdoor pursuits – although training may be provided to suitable candidate, external agencies will beused for advanced activities.
GY is looking for a youth worker with experience of delivering a physical activity programme activities programmesfor young people aged 11+. The successful candidate will develop and implement a programme to work with youngpeople, coordinating and designing the programme of activities, in conjunction with young people and networkingwith activity providers.
The post holder will deliver appropriate programmes to support and motivate young people to participate in theprovision - including planning, development, decision-making processes and evaluation.
You will be responsible for managing any support staff as well as project monitoring and evaluation.
Funding for 1 year contract, which may be extended.
This post is supported by National Lottery Awards for All
Closing date for applications 5 September 2025
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want a flexible, varied andmeaningful job in a supportive team? Do you value great employee benefits such as generous holidays and anannual training budget? Apply to join us!
Bridges Project is a leading youth work charity that helps young people aged 12-25 in East Lothian and Midlothianovercome challenges and adapt to adulthood. Since 1984, we have helped young people develop their life skills,improve their educational attainment and move into employment or further education. Join our team and take pridein empowering young people!
We have a vacancy for an Educational Support Worker to deliver an effective casework and group
work service to young people experiencing a range of challenges such as non-attendance at school,
low attainment, lack of confidence, poor mental health and family poverty.
The successful candidate will:
* Support young people to gain employability skills, life skills and accreditation; helping them in to work,apprenticeships, further education or vocational training
* Provide vocational/industry specificaccreditation and training to groups of young people alongside individual support to address particularbarriers
* Take the lead on the service and to provide an effective interface between young people,partners and stakeholders involved in the service
This is an exciting position in which the successful candidate will take pride in developing a programme of deliverywhich will provide young people with clear pathways to positive destinations.
It is essential that candidates have a full, clean driving licence and constant use of a car. Membership of the PVGscheme will be an essential requirement of the post. A contributory company pension scheme is offered with a 10%employer contribution.
Y sort it Care Connections programme aims to support care experienced young people aged between 10-16 years, withinWest Dunbartonshire.
The role of the Care Connections Support Worker will be to provide support appropriate to care experienced youngpeople’s learning needs, raising attainment by providing a supportive pathway throughout the young person’sschool life and beyond.
You will be active at providing support and encouragement, helping them to overcome challenges and /or barriersworking towards goals to improve their learning, skills and personal development.
Care Connection Support Workers will be the #Keeping The Promise leads, work with young people currently accessing YSort It services who are care experienced. Offering guidance, rights based information, creating learningopportunities. You will be developing support plans, providing advice and information, training and peersupport. Your role will be to work closely with schools, partner agencies and family members.
The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work will involve working, evenings, school holidays andweekends. The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work may change to respond to the demands ofthe work of the Care Connections programme including overnight stays.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Youth Outreach Workers who are passionate about developing anddelivering quality, engaging & fun activities that are accessible to children & young people across WestDunbartonshire via youth outreach work on the streets of West Dunbartonshire.
You will have the main role of providing outreach provision and activities across West Dunbartonshire in variousoutdoor locations, supporting children and young people to access diversionary activities. You will mainlytarget those 12+ years, at time and place that is making our service more accessible to those that do not accessmainstream activities – the Youth Outreach Workers will sign post and support young people to currentprovisions, local youth activities as well as support. You will as part of the Youth Work Team createopportunities where there is gaps in provision for young people to come together in a safe space and participatein activities and learning opportunities.
You will be part of a Youth Work team delivering exciting and engaging high quality activities that children &young people they enjoy, whilst improving their health & wellbeing, making friendships, and becoming moreconnected to their local community.
You will be in possession of a full and clean driving license – we have People Carries available that you will bedriving as part of your role.
You will have the ability to:
* Guide, support and facilitate access to programs, services and opportunities that may be of assistance orresponsive to needs and requests from young people including providing information regarding relevant programs,services & and opportunities for young people via outreach work in the community
* Develop and deliverquality, engaging & fun youth work activities for young people across West Dunbartonshire
* Mapping& develop linkages and maintaining effective working relationships with other community services/agencies tofacilitate contacts and services for youth
* Engage young people (and their families) to identify issuesand barriers to accessing youth services.
Main role and key duties:
* To support children and young people’s involvement in the planning and delivery of youth work that meets theirneeds
* To plan, deliver and evaluate activities which support, connect and inspire children and youngpeople in West Dunbartonshire, whilst improving their health and wellbeing, access to outdoor learningopportunities and connections to their local communities
* To understand and abide by the organisationspolicies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Risk Assessment, Data Protection, Confidentiality andChild Protection and Vulnerable Adults.
* To work in partnership with key local organisations
* Toliaise with parents, carers, professionals and partner agencies
* To maintain your knowledge of localservices and partners, to ensure you can provide accurate information to young people.
* To maintain up todate and accurate records of youth work sessions and any other youth work activities delivered.
* Abilityto apply and adapt to different communication styles striving for an inclusive approach
* Practicediscretion when dealing with confidential information such as Safeguarding
* Commitment to working in avalues-based culture including non-discriminatory and equal opportunities practice
* Work independently aswell as part of a team
Administration
* Organise and manage your workload in an effective and efficient manner
* Provide quality feedback, bothwritten and oral, on your work as required by your line manager
* Keep orderly and confidential records ofall work completed and ongoing for individuals
* Keep up to date records of your work as directed by yourline manager
* Produce information, data and analysis for quarterly and annual reports
* Collectdata and monitor and evaluate activities to ensure outcomes are achieved and documented for youngpeople
* Ensure availability diaries and timesheets for your own work, are submitted weekly by theappropriate deadlines
* Engage in team meetings, focus groups and monitoring and evaluation meetings forefficient running of the organisation and its services
* To attend and contribute fully to all teammeetings
* To actively participate in support and supervision and annual appraisal with your linemanager
* Undertake appropriate training as part of continuing professional development
* Toorganise and manage your workload in an effective and efficient manner.
* To act in accordance with theorganisations code of conduct and policies at all times
* To carry out other such duties as agreed withthe organisation
The actual times of work will involve working during the day, Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings, schoolholidays and weekends. The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work may change to respond tothe demands of the service.
In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the work of the wider organisation.
About us:
“Y sort it is a young person led service, providing opportunities that responds to the support needs of local youngpeople and inspires them to reach their full potential- we will #Connect # Support #Inspire WD Youngpeople”.
Y sort it Youth project is aimed at young people aged between 8-18 years old that reside within West Dunbartonshire.We are unique in the fact that Y sort is governed by a Youth Management Board, with all members registered ascompany directors. This ensures that Y sort it continues to be FOR young people BY young people of WestDunbartonshire.
Young people of West Dunbartonshire will reach their full potential through learning and have the capacity to makeinformed choices and play a key role in decisions that affect their lives.
We are looking for a highly motivated, and enthusiastic Outdoor Activity Leader who is passionate about developingand delivering quality, engaging & fun outdoor activities that are accessible to children & young peopleacross West Dunbartonshire.
This exciting role combines adventure, leadership, and meaningful impact, helping children overcome challenges anddevelop lifelong skills through tailored outdoor experiences. You will play a key role in supporting thedelivering of our Outdoor Youth Work program across West Dunbartonshire – making a positive difference tochildren & young people’s lives.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Outdoor Activity Leader to join our team, specialising in outdooractivities in and around wild places around West Dunbartonshire & beyond.
The primary responsibilities of the role are to oversee, coordinate and facilitate outdoor activities includingwoodland adventures, bushcraft, den building and outdoor pursuits such as archery, bike riding, fishing, hillwalking, fostering a love for nature and the outdoors in our children and young people.
Under direction of the Planet Youth Manager, you will work within schools, communities, community-basedorganisations, children, young people, and families to establish and deliver an Outdoor Youth Work program inresponse to Planet Youth survey data.
You will be directly managed by Y sort it Planet Youth Manager. You as the postholder will be responsible for the dayto day management of the Y sort it Outdoor Youth Work programme including Staff & Volunteers.
Main Role & Key Duties
You will be responsible for the development & delivery of exciting and engaging high quality outdoor activitiesthat children & young people can experience and enjoy, whilst improving their health & wellbeing,encouraging outdoor learning opportunities, supporting children & young people, to make friendships, learntogether and become more connected to their local community.
You will support a small team of youth workers to work closely with children & young people, their families andany relevant partners, to ensure young people are informed and supported to participate in any outdoor programs,and any outdoor based activities.
Outdoor Activities will be held during and after school times, ensuring a seamless approach to outdoor youth work& a strengthening relationships with local schools and education partners.
The postholder will provide critical support within Y sort it to adopt & embed the approach of Planet Youth,within the Youth work team and across other services. Planet youth is led by data collected from anonymoussurveys that young people participate in at school. This data is then fed back to local and organised communitygroups who then create plans of action to create better environments for those young people to grow up in. Thesurvey is fundamental in instigating meaningful discussions and actionable strategies within the local communityto improve the lives of young people, their families, and beyond for the long-haul.planetyouth.scot
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
* Full driving licence
* At least one of thefollowing:
o Lowland Leader
o Summer Mountain Leader, equivalent walkingqualification
o Archery Session Coach (Level 1) or equivalent
o Cycle Ride Leader orequivalent
o British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader or equivalent.
o Paddle sports Instructor/ Coach or equivalent
o Angling Development Board of Scotland (ADBoS) Coach License
Desirable Qualifications
An appropriate youth work/ community / social work qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience:
* Design and deliver tailored outdoor activities for small groups, combining fun, challenge, andskill-building.
* Act as a role model, ensuring safety and safeguarding at every step.
* Collaboratewith Y sort it teams and partners to create integrated development plans for children & youngpeople
* Manage your workload and time effectively, balancing a busy schedule.
* Play a key role inmaintaining equipment, managing risks, and adhering to Health & Safety standards.
* Supportingchildren with emotional and behavioural needs is desirable.
Responsibilities:
You will have experience of Outdoor Learning, Youth Work / and or Community Development approach, relevant experiencein a community based/voluntary role with children, young people and/ or families.
You will have an awareness/experience of Youth Work approaches, and experience of developing and implementing actionplans. You will have excellent leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills with theability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, good interpersonal skills, with the ability to influenceto bring people together. You will have good assessment and reporting skills with the ability to work withmembers of the public, to work without constant supervision, and meet deadlines, and the ability to workflexible hours.
The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work will involve working evenings, school holidays andweekends. The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work may change to respond to the demands ofthe work of the Y sort it Youth Work program including overnight stays for residential & trips.
Please note, a driving license is essential for this role.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of VulnerableGroups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVGScheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Y sort it.
Skills & Abilities
* Manage and develop the delivery of quality high outdoor activities and support for local children & youngpeople through a variety of approaches including targeted programmes, groups, activity sessions on a weeklybasis, both within schools and out in the community.
* Work with, manage and support a team of YouthWorkers & Volunteers to deliver weekly Outdoor Youth Work Provision including delegating tasks, providingworking rotas, regular support & supervision.
* Ensure that safety procedures are followed conformingto the project’s Child Protection, and Health & Safety policies and other relevant policies and complete anyappropriate reports e.g. accident / incident forms.
* Always ensure non-discriminatory practices – in linewith the Equal Opportunities policy.
* Contribute to joint working and partnership working ensuringpositive relationships with all concerned.
* To liaise with parents, carers, professionals, andpartnership agencies
* Help maintain a robust monitoring framework to capture evidence ofoutcomes.
* To organise, prioritise and manage your workload in an effective and efficientmanner
* Support the management of budgets & comply with financial procedures
* Excellentwritten and oral communication skills.
About us:
“Y sort it is a young person led service, providing opportunities that responds to the support needs of local youngpeople and inspires them to reach their full potential- we will #Connect # Support #Inspire WD Youngpeople”.
Y sort it Youth project is aimed at young people aged between 8-18 years old that reside within West Dunbartonshire.We are unique in the fact that Y sort is governed by a Youth Management Board, with all members registered ascompany directors. This ensures that Y sort it continues to be FOR young people BY young people of WestDunbartonshire.
Young people of West Dunbartonshire will reach their full potential through learning and have the capacity to makeinformed choices and play a key role in decisions that affect their lives.
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