Youth Workers - Various Locations - SIC08166

Shetland Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking Youth Workers to enhance youth work opportunities across several clubs and schools. The roles vary in hours, providing flexibility to engage young people in social, personal, and learning development. Candidates will join a committed team aiming to empower youth in the community, supporting their growth in a dynamic and culturally rich environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of youth work opportunities in various settings.
• Work closely with youth work staff and volunteers.

Job description

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The Youth Worker's role is to contribute to the delivery of youth work opportunities in a variety of settings, including youth clubs and in collaboration with schools and other agencies. Youth Workers will report to a Youth Development Worker and will work closely with other youth work staff and volunteers to maximise opportunities for young people to access social and personal development as well as learning opportunities.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

The Youth Worker posts available with varying hours and locations are as follows:

• Burra Youth Club - 3 hours per week
  
  
• Burravoe Youth Club - 2 hours per week
  
  
• Cunningsburgh Youth Club - 2 posts available - 4 hours per week
  
  
• Livister Youth Club - 2 posts available - 4.5 hours per week
  
  
• Mid Yell Youth Café - Senior - 2 posts available - 2.5 hours per week
  
  
• Mid Yell Youth Club - Junior - 2 hours per week
  
  
• Quarff Youth Club - 3 hours per week
  
• Scalloway Youth Club - 4 hours per week
  
  
• Unst Youth Club - Junior - 2.25 hours per week
  
  
• Unst Youth Club - Senior - 2.5hpw
  
  
• Wastside Youth Club (Bixter) - 2 posts available - 4 hours per week
  
  
• Whitedale Youth Club - 4 hours per week

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is E
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Various permanent contracts, part time posts working over various weeks per year as detailed
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

These posts are based at various locations throughout Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Keira Tulloch, Youth Development Worker, Tel - 07385 374 292, Email - [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here