Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Salary: £26,006.84 - £29,900 per annum, pro rata

Location: Elgin wide, Morayshire

Contract/Hours: Permanent / Part Time - 28 hours per week (including evenings and weekends), with the option of smaller contracts or casual zero hour contracts for those looking for a more flexible arrangement.

Closing date for applications is midnight on 29th April

Benefits

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers

A bit about the role

We're looking for enthusiastic and skilled Youth Workers to join our vibrant, forward thinking team in Elgin. This is a unique opportunity to be part of shaping a brand new chapter in youth support across Moray.

You'll play a key role in building meaningful, trusted relationships with young people, delivering a range of evening and weekend sessions on board the AYE Bus. Your work will help create warm, engaging spaces where young people feel listened to, supported, and inspired.

If you're seeking a fresh challenge or eager to bring your experience into a creative, mobile environment, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting difference.

Be part of shaping a new chapter in youth support across Moray - onboard the AYE Bus!

About the Service

The Elgin Active Youth Engagement (AYE) Bus is an exciting new mobile youth project led by Action for Children in partnership with Stagecoach, the Elgin Neighbourhood Board, Moray Council Community Safety, Police Scotland, and the Moray Pathways Local Employability Partnership.

Thanks to Stagecoach's generous donation of a double decker bus, and first year part funding from the Elgin Neighbourhood Board, the AYE Bus will operate as a welcoming mobile youth centre travelling across Elgin. Its purpose is to offer early support, build positive connections, and help create safer, more inclusive spaces for young people in the community.

This dynamic initiative will bring youth work directly into neighbourhoods-providing a flexible, accessible environment where young people can feel safe, supported, and heard.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities of the Youth Worker role are to;

• Create and deliver inspiring programmes that open up positive, meaningful opportunities for young people to grow and thrive.
• Use your insight and understanding of the challenges young people face to offer thoughtful, supportive approaches that nurture their wellbeing and development.
• Plan and lead a variety of youth work sessions each week-mainly during evenings and weekends-across different locations in Elgin, including some detached street based work to meet the needs of the community.
• Offer guidance and support in line with National Youth Work Standards, The Promise, and GIRFEC, ensuring young people feel safe and valued. You'll also help guide and support staff so that the values and standards of the service are consistently upheld.
• Bring fresh, creative ideas to life and explore new, engaging ways to connect with young people and maintain strong, lasting relationships.
• Use existing tools and help develop new approaches to track progress, celebrate achievements, and continually strengthen the impact of our work.

Let's talk about you

• A youth work qualification would be a great addition, but what matters most is your passion and commitment to supporting young people.
• Experience engaging with young people-especially in informal, community based, or outreach settings-will help you thrive in this role.
• An understanding of the challenges young people face locally, including issues around mental health, anti social behaviour, and social exclusion, and a desire to make a positive difference.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection, along with a solid understanding of the policies and procedures that keep young people safe.
• Confidence in recording and reporting engagement work in a professional, respectful, and confidential way.
• A driving licence and access to a car, as the role involves travelling across Elgin. Reasonable adjustments can be made where required under the Equality Act.

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life's challenges. But too many children don't. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you'll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot's changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn't. So as long as children need us, we'll be here.

Will you join us?

Contact

Laura McCarthy at quoting reference 13000

Diversity, equality and inclusion

We work hard to create an inclusive environment. One where individuality is celebrated and where everyone feels valued and supported. Because when we come together, with skills like yours, we're capable of amazing things.

We actively encourage applications from people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with a disability, as these groups are under represented within Action for Children.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.