Youth Worker
About Linlithgow Young People’s Project (LYPP)
Linlithgow Young People’s Project (LYPP) is a youth charity working with young people from all backgrounds in Linlithgow and surrounding villages. Formed in 1990 by a partnership of local churches, LYPP’s aim is to foster a sense of ‘hope’ in the lives of young people by creating engaging and encouraging spaces for them to grow!
LYPP’s work revolves around 5 key areas, Informal Drop-in, Health and Wellbeing, Schools Work, Holiday Programmes and Youth Volunteering. Each year, LYPP works with around 1000 young people from the age of 5 to 25, with our core presence being amongst those of secondary school age many of whom are from areas of deprivation. LYPP has grown significantly since its inception, partnering with the community, churches, and other local service providers to deliver barrier free and innovative youth work.
This year we are looking to expand our team and take on a new dedicated youth worker to run our informal drop-in activities and holiday and events programme. If you would like to join our small and dedicated team at an exciting stage of our project, please read on!
About the role
We are looking for a youth worker, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, who is ready to take on this exciting role of developing our current drop-in provision within Linlithgow and Bridgend and explore the possibility of expanding this provision to Winchburgh. You will be required to coordinate, create and deliver informal youth work programmes in our drop-in spaces including topic-based sessions in consultation with young people. You will be expected to lead a small team of sessional staff and volunteers and develop exciting programmes for young people to be a part of.
The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating our holiday programme throughout the February, Easter, Summer and October school holidays and take a lead on our community events in conjunction with young people and external partners. This will involve working with the wider LYPP team, managing waiting lists, and ensuring each event is safe and fun for all participants.
Applicants will be required to work within a set budget, creating risk assessments, advertising events on social media, and liaising with partner organisations and parents when needed. The successful applicant will become part of a dynamic and supportive team and will work collaboratively on their own projects as well as lending support to others.
This role offers:
- Salary between £22,500 and £26,000
- 35 hour working week, with flexible, hybrid working patterns
- 6% employer’s pension contribution
- 30 days annual leave including public holidays
- Regular support and supervision
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 1 May at 5pm
Find the full job description and access to the application form here