Youth Development Worker

YouthLink Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Youth Development Worker to lead the delivery of Youth Work Services in the Wigtownshire area. The post requires significant experience with young people aged 12+ and the ability to work in community settings with our most vulnerable youths.

You will manage a team of part-time Youth Workers and volunteers, supporting activity development across Dumfries and Galloway, with opportunities for training and development within the post.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Youth Work or CLD, or equivalent with experience.
• Experience leading a team of part‑time youth workers and volunteers.
• Experience delivering youth work in community settings with young people aged 12+.
• Ability to work with young people in diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Youth Work Services within the Wigtownshire area.
• Manage a team of part-time Youth Workers and volunteers.
• Develop and support creative youth work activities and participation across Dumfries and Galloway.

Skills

Youth work with young people

Team management

Community engagement

Leadership

Education

Degree in Youth Work or CLD (or equivalent)

3+ years Youth Work experience considered for Band 8

Job description

The Youth Work Service in Dumfries and Galloway are offering an exciting opportunity for a Youth Development or Community Worker who has significant experience in working with young people to join an innovative and award-winning youth work team to lead the delivery of Youth Work Services within the Wigtownshire area.

• Organisation: Dumfries and Galloway Council
• Job title: Youth Development Worker
• Contract: Full-time (36 hours per week). Permanent

This post is a rare opportunity to lead the next phase of Youth Work within this area and help take work with young people to the next level and support even more young people within the Wigtownshire Area.

You should be motivated and interested in working with young people aged 12+ and have significant experience in youth work or community work and be comfortable working within community settings with our most vulnerable young people and managing a team of part time Youth Workers and volunteers.

To be appointed at Band 9, you must be qualified to degree level in Youth Work or Community Learning & Development, or a degree recognised by the CLD Standards Council. We would also welcome applications from individuals who do not have this Degree but have at least 3 years of experience working in Youth Work to be appointed at Band 8.

This challenging and stimulating post is part of a wider team of Youth Development Workers developing and supporting creative youth work activity and youth participation across Dumfries and Galloway and there will be significant opportunities for training and development with this post.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 11th November.