Overview
Job Title: Youth WorkerReference: CF26-33Hours: 3 hours per weekStarting salary: £25,155 per annum, pro-rated to £2,156 yearly (includes holiday entitlement)Sessional Rate: £15.49 per hour (includes holiday pay)
This is an exciting opportunity to support our Midlothian service, with children, young people and their families in a women-only group-based environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, warm, creative and relational workers to complement our team and support community-based activities for the families connected with us.
Experience of working with young people in a community setting is preferable, with an understanding of how to build trusting relationships with children and their families. You will be fun, creative, adaptable, hardworking and comfortable in a play-based setting, predominantly with children from birth to 12 years. The role is an opportunity for anyone interested in exploring a career supporting children and their families to develop skills in a supportive environment. Due to the nature of the support being located in a women-only setting, the position is not open to male applications.
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 3 August. Children First has a long tradition of valuing and involving volunteers. To find out more about volunteering with us, please visit our website. The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme information. Children First is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092. Equal opportunities matter to Children First.
Full Job Description
Role Summary
The post holder will support delivery of age-appropriate activities primarily for children aged 1-12 years within our Women’s Supper evenings. The post holder will work alongside colleagues from Children First and other agencies to provide a supportive play-based environment for children up to age 12 and their mothers within the playroom setting. The post holder will provide direct play-based support and adult supervision to enable children to engage in safe, fun play-based opportunities. The setting provides a supportive space for children and their mothers to meet other families, access food and play on a weekly term-time basis. The post holder will communicate fully with the lead worker regarding planning and delivery of the weekly play session.
Key Results Areas
- Delivery of flexible, age-appropriate group-based support for children, young people and their families
- Positive engagement of children, young people and their families in the design, delivery and evaluation of activities
- Contribute to the safety of children and young people by observing their needs and informing the lead worker of any needs identified
- Contribute to the planning of activities through creative engagement and resource review
- Participation in group and individual debrief and review sessions with lead worker and line manager
- Development and sharing of good practice with the service manager
What We’re Looking For
- Warm, friendly and enthusiastic personality
- Passion for working with children and their families
- Reliable, consistent and genuine in approach
- A sense of fun, good listening skills, and understanding of children’s basic needs
- Willingness to learn and improve
What You’ll Get From Us
- A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
- 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension scheme and wellbeing support
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Access to Westfield Health for confidential counselling support and wellbeing resources
- Blue Light card discount
- A Fair Work accredited workplace
Corporate Responsibility
- Commit to Children First vision, mission and values
- Comply with safeguarding policies and procedures
- Adhere to Code of Conduct and relevant professional standards
- Involve children, young people and families in practice and implement Participation Standards
- Involve volunteers and implement Volunteer Development Policy
- Observe health and safety requirements
- Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and anti-discriminatory practices
- Undertake other duties as required by the line manager
Qualifications and Personal Qualities
There are no formal qualifications required for the role; experience of working with children in a play-based setting is desirable. You should be able to:
- Demonstrate good listening skills
- Show flexibility and adaptability
- Communicate clearly
- Be organized and respond to children’s needs across ages and development stages
About Us
Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We stand up for every child and provide emotional, practical, and financial support to families. Our core values guide how we work: with love, with purpose and with strength. If you share our vision and values and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
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