Youth Worker Scotland

Diabetes UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Early finish Fridays

Learning & development

Job summary

Diabetes UK is looking for a Youth Worker to join our Scotland team in Glasgow on a permanent, hybrid basis. You will work with the Youth Coordinator to plan and deliver activity for young people and volunteers, aligned with funder requirements and local priorities.

The role emphasises empowering young people, building skills, and strengthening engagement with the diabetes community. Salary is £26,936 to £28,062 per year, with at least one day a week in the office.

Closing date: 8 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an agreed project plan for young people and volunteers in line with Diabetes UK processes.
• Support young people and volunteers to understand their strengths, empowering action and collaboration.
• Continuously improve impact and engagement with the diabetes community across teams.
• Grow engagement with young people and foster long-term relationships within the charity.

Job description

Youth Worker Scotland

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35
Location: Glasgow with hybrid working
We ask colleagues to spend at least one day a week in the office, with more time in person when this supports effective collaboration or the needs of the Charity.
Salary: £26,936 - £28,062
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
Interview Date: 23 November 2026 (In person - Glasgow Office)

About the Charity

We are Diabetes UK and our mission is to tackle diabetes, day in and day out, until it can do no harm. With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing Type 2, our work has never been more needed. But there's so much more to do – and you can be part of it.

Summary of role

• 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.

You can find full details in the job description.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including a health cash plan, early finish Fridays and access to a strong learning and development offer. You can find full details attached below.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Diabetes UK is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people from global majority backgrounds and disabled people, who are currently underrepresented at Diabetes UK. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the minimum criteria and disclose this in their application.

Employment Checks

Offers of employment are subject to evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Where relevant, a criminal background check will also be required.