Senior Youth Worker, Stronsay Youth Club (2 Posts) - ORK09964

Orkney Islands Council, Aith, Orkney Islands

Senior Youth Worker, Stronsay Youth Club (2 Posts) - ORK09964

£20,001 - £30,000

Orkney Islands Council, Aith, Orkney Islands

  • Part time
  • Temporary

Posted 5 days ago, 9 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: 25-01-2026 (In 11 days)

job Ref: ORK09964

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Community Learning, Development and Employability

Stronsay Youth Club

Senior Youth Worker

2 x 2 hours per week (20 weeks per year)

Temporary up to 31 March 2027

£30,389 - £31,009 pro rata / £16.65 - £16.99 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An opportunity has arisen within the above youth club for energetic and enthusiastic individuals interested in working with young people in an informal setting.

The Senior Youth Worker is responsible for the co-ordination and running of the club, and along with the General Youth Worker is expected to work with the members to develop an interesting programme of activities in the youth club.

You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting. Therefore, if you are keen to get involved in youth work and wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applicants must also have a knowledge of health and safety and child protection practice and procedures and a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy.

In addition, the appointed person will be required to attend other meetings and will be offered a comprehensive training programme, over and above club sessions.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Cheryl Rafferty, Team Manager – Youth Services on ext. 2432 or by e-mail cheryl.rafferty@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 25 January 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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https://www.s1jobs.com/job/senior-youth-worker-stronsay-youth-club-2-126271487

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Orkney Islands Council

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Forget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.