Youth Worker Scotland

South West Community Chaplaincy; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Community Chaplaincy invites applications for a Youth Worker to collaborate with the Youth Coordinator in Glasgow to develop and deliver a project plan aligned with funders and local priorities, while following Diabetes UK policies.

You will support young people and volunteers to grow their strengths, empower action, and contribute to strengthening the diabetes community, with a focus on sustainable engagement and cross-team learning.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Youth Coordinator to develop and deliver an agreed project plan that meets the requirements of funders and local team priorities and is in line with Diabetes UK processes and policies.
• Support young people and volunteers to understand and grow their strengths and skills, empowering them to take action, support others and make change happen.
• Continuously improve our impact and engagement with young people and the diabetes community, identifying opportunities to share learning and good practice across teams.
• Work with colleagues to grow and enhance our engagement with young people, creating opportunities for long term relationships and involvement of young people in the wider work of the charity.

Job description

As Youth Worker you will use your experience of working with children and young people to:

• Work alongside the Youth Coordinator to develop and deliver an agreed project plan that meets the requirements of funders and local team priorities and is in line with Diabetes UK processes and policies.
• Support young people and volunteers to understand and grow their strengths and skills, empowering them to take action, support others and make change happen.
• Continuously improve our impact and engagement with young people and the diabetes community, identifying opportunities to share learning and good practice across teams.
• Work with colleagues to grow and enhance our engagement with young people, creating opportunities for long term relationships and involvement of young people in the wider work of the charity.