Specialist Youth Worker – 2 Positions Available – Whitecraig Village Hub & Wallyford Learning Campus – EAL12550 Job at Whitecraig a minute Full Time NEW

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £20.13 – £22.51
Temporary until 31st March 2028.

Post 1 – Whitecraig Community Hub
Days and Hours of Work:
Working between Monday – Friday, plus weekends.
Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, an flexi time is applicable.

This is a new and exciting fixed term opportunity for a 23 hour Specialist Youth Worker to work on a peripatetic basis across the West of the County, supporting teams in Musselburgh, Fa’side and Preston, Seton & Gosford.

This specifically funded project will focus on building positive relationships with young people and key partners to help address anti social behaviour across the area such as Education, Police Scotland and ASB teams.

The post will be based at Whitecraig Village Hub, Musselburgh, with regular outreach across the designated localities

The post will require regular evening and weekend working.

Post 2 – Wallyford Learning Campus, Rosehill High School
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday – Friday
Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, an flexi time is applicable.

This is a new and exciting fixed term opportunity for a 23 hour Specialist Youth Worker to develop and deliver youth work within Rosehill High School and its associated catchment primary schools. The post will focus on building positive relationships with young people and supporting effective transitions by strengthening links between school and the wider community. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with schools and other agencies are essential to the role.

The post will require regular evening work.

You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.

To start asap.

Job Details

Make contact and develop constructive relationships with young people with a view to encouraging them to participate actively in a range of activities in a club or group setting.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under ‘Job Attachments’) for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every ‘essential’ criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘ East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Jobholders are required to bring to the post their expertise and experience within a specific subject area. This experience will be augmented with in-house training in Child Protection, First Aid etc. Those carrying out a predominantly Outreach role will need hands on experience working with young people within a community setting

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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