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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:

Burravoe Youth Club - 2 hours per week

Cunningsburgh Youth Club - 4 hours per week

Livister Youth Club - 2 posts available - 4.5 hours per week

Mid Yell Youth Cafe - 2 posts available - 2.5 hours per week

Mid Yell Youth Club - 2 hours per week

Quarff Youth Club - 3 hours per week

Unst Youth Club - Junior - 2.25 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 £1.4202 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: Stewart Hornal, Senior Youth Development Worker - 01595 744491 - stewart.hornal@shetland.gov.uk

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