Youth Support Worker X 15, Various Locations, 498.07

Job advert

15 X Youth Support Worker - Community Learning & Development (CLD) Youth Services, Various Locations, Fixed term until 30 September 2026

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

Club	Number of Posts	Hrs Per Week
Strathbrock Childrens Club	2 x YSW	2.5 hours per week
Uphall Station Childrens Club	2 x YSW	2.5 hours per week
Uphall Station Senior Club	2 x YSW	2.5 hours per week
Blackburn Junior Club	3 x YSW	2.5 hours per week
Senior Armadale Friday Drop In	1 x YSW	2.5 hours per week
Junior West Calder	4 x YSW	2.5 hours per week
Children Armadale ASC	1 x YSW	2.5 hours per week

We are recruiting Part Time Youth Support Workers to work with CLD Youth Services, to support the delivery of Community Based youth clubs, activities and projects in various locations across West Lothian working with young people.

The Youth Support Worker role entails:

• Building relationships and fostering safe, nurturing and fun environments for young people to develop their skills for life, learning and work
• Listening to and discussing young people’s views, interests, hopes and concerns
• Developing activity programmes with young people in line with health and wellbeing themes
• Encouraging and supporting young people to take part in positive activities

Requirements

Youth Work is about working with young people where they are at in life, it is based on voluntary engagement with young people.  Relationships and a safe, nurturing environment are key to youth work.  If you are passionate about celebrating equality and diversity, providing learning and development opportunities and are empathetic to challenges and barriers faced by young people then this may be the role for you. 

CLD Youth Services deliver youth clubs and projects for young people from age 7 to age 25. 

The role will require evening work, Monday – Saturday during term time.  Most of our youth club sessions run for 2 hours per session. 

There are a variety of positions within our community-based youth work clubs and projects across West Lothian.  We are recruiting for several contracted positions which are 2.5 hours each, however we would encourage applications from people looking to take on multiple contracts.

The definitive list of vacancies is subject to change but we are looking for staff who are able to work in the East of West Lothian (Broxburn / Uphall and more rural communities) as well as more Central and West Areas (Blackburn, West Calder, Armadale)  We would appreciate if you could indicate in your personal statement where you would be interested in.

The successful candidates will be dynamic, enthusiastic, energetic and be flexible in their approach to suit the needs of young people and our service.  We would welcome applications from people who have particular skills including arts, music, drama or sports.

Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating youth work programmes in partnership with young people is essential. 

Candidates must have relevant youth work skills, knowledge and experience.

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council