Job Details Grade: 6A Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £15.99 - £17.30 Salary: £26514.51- £28685.51 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary until 18 October 2026 Requirements PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To work face to face with a targeted group of young people 2. To work with other staff and volunteers in providing appropriate youth work programs to meet the needs of a targeted group of young people with a focus on closing the poverty attainment gap. 3. To work with young people and partners such as DWY, CLD and SDS to raise aspiration and ensure sustained positive destination post school. 4. To support Family Learning Opportunities 5. To participate in staff training and development as agreed with the PEF team 6. To safeguard and implement safe working practices with respect to confidentiality, consent, child protection and managing risk appropriately. Essential A qualification in ACT foundation, ACT Youth Work 1 or First Steps training or other equivalent part-time qualification. Experience of planning delivery and evaluating learning activities for young people. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Katie Hunwick at Katie.Hunwick@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.