Youth Family Community Learning Officer

YouthLink Scotland; Peacehaven; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YouthLink Scotland is seeking a Youth, Family and Community Learning Officer to lead and develop services supporting young people, families, adults and communities through learning, personal development and community engagement opportunities.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate programmes across local communities, schools and partner organisations, working with workers and volunteers to create inclusive opportunities and strengthen community capacity.

Formación

• Lead and develop services that support young people, families, adults and communities through learning and engagement.
• Plan, coordinate and develop programmes to build confidence, skills and aspirations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the planning, coordination and development of programmes across diverse settings.
• Monitor, evaluate and report project outcomes with robust evidence.
• Build partnerships with communities and stakeholders to improve access and impact.

Descripción del empleo

• YouthLink Scotland
• Vacancies
• Youth Family Community Learning Officer

As a Youth, Family and Community Learning Officer, you will play a key role in leading and developing services that support young people, families, adults and communities to achieve positive outcomes through a diverse range of learning, personal development and community engagement opportunities.

• Organisation: South Lanarkshire Council
• Job title: Youth Family Community Learning Officer
• Contract: Various hours available. Permanent and Temporary. Some evening and weekend work required
• Location: Across South Lanarkshire Council
• Closing date: 19 October, 2026
• Salary: £42,228 to £43,158 pro rata

Improving lives and reducing inequalities through creating welcoming, inclusive opportunities where people connect, learn, and develop.

This vision is at the heart of South Lanarkshire Council’s Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Service, and they are looking for skilled, motivated and values-driven individuals to help us make it a reality.

As a Youth, Family and Community Learning Officer, you will play a key role in leading and developing services that support young people, families, adults and communities to achieve positive outcomes through a diverse range of learning, personal development and community engagement opportunities. Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you will lead the planning, coordination and development of programmes that help individuals develop confidence, skills, resilience and aspirations, improving life chances and supporting people to reach their full potential.

Rooted in the values and principles of Community Learning and Development (CLD), you will promote inclusion, empowerment, self-determination, social justice and lifelong learning. Through a strengths-based approach, you will work alongside individuals, communities and partners to identify needs, build on existing assets and create opportunities for meaningful participation and positive change.

The role involves leading the development and delivery of high-quality programmes and activities across a variety of settings, including local communities, YFCL establishments, schools and partner organisations. You will support and guide Youth, Family and Community Learning Workers and volunteers, ensuring people can connect, learn and develop while helping to reduce inequalities and strengthen community capacity. You will lead the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of project outcomes, ensuring robust evidence of impact is gathered, analysed and used to inform service planning, continuous improvement and future service development.

Working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you will build and sustain effective relationships that enable responsive, collaborative and impactful service delivery. Partnership working will be central to your success, ensuring that services are accessible, inclusive and tailored to local priorities. You will contribute to service planning, identify opportunities for innovation and development, and support the effective use of resources to maximise impact and outcomes.

Reporting to Youth, Family and Community Learning Service Managers, you will contribute to the strategic and operational development of innovative services that empower people, strengthen communities and create lasting positive outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who shares a passion for community learning and development and is committed to making a real difference by creating welcoming and inclusive opportunities where people can thrive.