Youth Support Officer, Invergordon Area

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Youth Support Officer to deliver programs addressing the needs of young people. The role requires over 2 years of experience working with youth and relevant training. The position is full-time and temporary, with a salary range of £28,665 - £31,376 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working with young people in informal settings.
• Training related to engagement with vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver youth work activities and events.
• Address social, educational, and emotional needs of youth.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Good literacy and numeracy

Job description

Location: Various Locations within The Highland Council, IV3 5NX

Salary: £28,665 - £31,376 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Youth Support Officer
Location: Invergordon Area
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term to 31/03/2026
Salary: £28,665 - £31,376 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: John Taylor Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To deliver a programme of youth work activities, events and services which meet the social, educational, emotional, behavioural and developmental needs of individuals and groups of young people.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

- Experience - 2 years or more of working with young people in informal and challenging setti ngs

- Evidence of training undertaken related to children and young people that promotes an understanding of engagement with vulnerable young people.

- A good level of literacy and numeracy.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.