Indandem Coach

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Quarriers is launching Intandem Dumfries & Galloway and recruiting a part-time Intandem Coach to support children, young people and kinship families. You will work 10 hours per week in a temporary role, building trusting mentoring relationships and helping young people access opportunities.

Based in either Dumfries or Stranraer, with mileage paid, you will contribute to a new service across the region and contribute to broader Family Support and Wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Passion for relationship-based practice.
• Creativity, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (mileage paid).
• Based in either Dumfries or Stranraer.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with young people, kinship carers and volunteer mentors to create mentoring relationships.
• Build trust and champion young people’s strengths to help them thrive.
• Support the Intandem programme across Dumfries & Galloway.

Skills

Experience working with children,young

Relationship-based practice

Creativity & enthusiasm

Full driving licence

Based in Dumfries/Stranraer

Job description

Organisation: Quarriers

Full Time / Part Time: Part time

Permanent / Temporary: Temporary

Location: Dumfries or Stranraer

Salary: £24,479 (part time pro rata)

Hours: 10

Closing Date: 2026-10-30

Help Change a Young Person’s Future

We’re launching Intandem Dumfries & Galloway and we’re looking for someone exceptional to join us.

Intandem is Scotland’s national mentoring programme for children and young people in care, at risk of care, and, in Dumfries & Galloway, young people living in kinship care.

We’re looking for a passionate, relationship-focused Intandem Coach to help children and young people build confidence, resilience and brighter futures through the power of trusted relationships.

What’s the Role?

You’ll work directly with young people, kinship carers and volunteer mentors, helping create mentoring relationships that make a real difference.

You’ll build trust, champion young people’s strengths, connect them with opportunities, and help ensure every child has the support they need to thrive.

This is a part time role working 10 hours per week with funding in place for three years.

Why Join Us?

Help launch a brand-new service across Dumfries & Galloway.

Join an established organisation supporting children, young people and families.

Work as part of a supportive team delivering Family Support, Emotional Health & Wellbeing, Parent Carer, Short Breaks and Youth Housing Support Services.

Shape a service that reaches communities across the region, including rural and remote areas.

What You’ll Need

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• A passion for relationship-based practice.
• Creativity, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (mileage paid).
• Based in either Dumfries or Stranraer.

We warmly encourage applications from people with lived experience of kinship care and recognise the valuable insight and understanding this can bring to the role.

Interested in finding out more?

Interviews will be held face to face on Thursday 5th or Friday 6th November in Quarriers Stranraer or Dumfries office.

Every young person deserves someone in their corner. With Intandem, you will help children and young people in kinship care connect with a trusted mentor who believes in them, champions their potential and walks alongside them for as long as they need

Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.