Senior Youth Worker, Kirkwall Youth Club

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Senior Youth Worker for the Kirkwall Youth Club. This temporary part-time position involves working with young people to create engaging activities and support their development in an informal setting. Applicants should have relevant experience and a good standard of education.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Excellent rate of pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in informal settings.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and run the youth club.
• Develop an interesting programme of activities.
• Attend meetings and training events.

Skills

Experience with young people

Understanding of informal education

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Good general standard of education

Job description

Location: Council Offices Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1NY

Salary: £29,192 - £29,795 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 2 hours per week

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Community Learning and Development

Kirkwall Youth Club

Senior Youth Worker

2 hours per week (20 weeks per year)

Temporary up to 31 March 2026

An opportunity has arisen within the above youth club for an energetic and enthusiastic individual interested in working with young people in an informal setting.

If you are keen to get involved in youth work or wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you. A comprehensive training programme and an excellent rate of pay are available to successful applicants.

The Senior Youth Worker is responsible for the co-ordination and running of the club, and along with the General Youth Worker is expected to work with the members to develop an interesting programme of activities in the youth club. In addition, the appointed person will be required to attend other meetings and training events, over and above club sessions.

You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting. You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Richard Smith, Community Learning and Development Officer on 01856 873535 ext. 2424 or by e-mail [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 June 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.