Youth Workers

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: Granton Youth is looking for a youth workers with experience of working/volunteering with young people; delivering a mixture of centre-based and detached youth work, no qulaifications are required but the opportunity for in-house learning and CPD will be provided. These posts will involve working in within the GY team to deliver 3-4 sessions of detached youth work weekly in North Edinburgh and centre-based youth work. Both roles will involve building strong relationships with young people and supporting their on-going development. Experience of working in marginalised communities will be an advantage. Funding for 3 year contract. All staff will be required to complete PVG, costs covered by GY. RESPONSIBLE TO: GY Youth Work Coordinator/Streetwork Team Leader, None specified

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Granton Youth, established in 2002, provides opportunities for young people aged 11 – 27 years living within the North Edinburgh areas of Granton, Wardieburn, Royston, Muirhouse and Pilton to engage in youth work, informal education and programmes supporting their involvement in positive activities and learning opportunities. GYC is recognised through its service delivery of open youth work, outreach work, detached streetwork, Counselling, volunteering and schools-based programmes to support and engage our local young people, who actively participate in designing services and programmes we provide.