Youth Activity Worker - DGA13820

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts and wellbeing

LGPS Scotland discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a committed Youth Activity Worker to deliver high quality youth work opportunities for young people aged 12–25 in Nithsdale. The role is part‑time, 15 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, with duties including creating welcoming spaces, running sessions, and supporting development.

Applicants should be passionate about working with young people, possess energy and positivity, and be able to build trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Driving licence is an essential requirement for this post.
• PVG scheme / update check is required prior to offer.
• Evening and weekend work is required and paid within salary.

Responsibilities

• Create fun, safe, welcoming spaces for young people.
• Deliver engaging youth work sessions from drop‑ins to outdoor activities and events.
• Support personal and social development, building confidence and leadership.
• Champion youth voice and involve young people in shaping services.

Skills

Youth work experience

Energetic personality

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Job description

You will be required to work 15 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Do you care about getting it right for young people?

Do you believe you can help young people reach their full potential?

Do you work best in energetic, fast‑paced and fun environments?

If yes —

Dumfries and Galloway Council is looking for a committed and enthusiastic

Youth Activity Worker to help deliver high quality youth work opportunities for young people aged 12–25 in Nithsdale.

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that puts young people at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Activity Worker, you’ll help to:

Create fun, safe, welcoming spaces where young people feel valued, heard, and included.

Deliver engaging youth work sessions—from drop‑ins and projects to outdoor activities, workshops, and events.

Support young people’s personal and social development, building confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.

Champion youth voice, encouraging young people to shape the services and things that matter most to them.

Every day is different — and that’s what makes youth work rewarding.

• Is passionate about working with young people
• Is that person that brings energy, humour and positivity into the room
• Is able to build trusting, respectful relationships
• Can meet young people where they’re at, not where you think they should be
• Can make every young person feel seen, heard and valued
• Is willing to learn and develop professionally

Experience in youth work is welcome — but what matters most is

your attitude, values, and ability to connect with young people.

All training required will be provided.

Requirements

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if

you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence

consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

The post will require evening and weekend work on a weekly basis, for which

payment is included in the salary offered.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and

Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act

2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join

the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal

offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if

offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required

to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the

country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.