Senior Youth Worker - No One Left Behind

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 01 June 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Contract Type: Temporary until 31 March 2027

Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 - £29,170.80

Working Pattern: 15 hours per week, (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Location: Tower House Youth Centre, Dunfermline

Supporting Statement

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Job Details

The Senior Youth Worker (No One Left Behind) delivers targeted, inclusive youth work that supports young people to overcome barriers to education, training, or employment. The role focuses on engaging young people-particularly those furthest from the labour market-using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches to build confidence, skills, and aspirations. The post works closely with employability, education, and support services to help young people progress towards positive and sustained destinations.

To deliver targeted, inclusive youth work that supports young people to overcome barriers to education, training, or employment. The post contributes to the No One Left Behind agenda by engaging young people-particularly those furthest from the labour market-through strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches, supporting progression to positive and sustained destinations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver planned, needs-led youth work programmes aligned to No One Left Behind outcomes

• Engage young people experiencing disadvantage or multiple barriers through one-to-one and group work

• Support young people to develop confidence, employability skills, wellbeing, and resilience

• Work collaboratively with employability, education, and partner agencies to support progression pathways

• Support young people to access education, training, volunteering, or employment opportunities

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and outcome reporting

• Ensure safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and organisational policies are followed at all times

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to engage and build trusted relationships with young people

• Understanding of barriers to employability and youth poverty

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches to meet individual needs

• Organisational and record-keeping skills

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Learning and Development, or equivalent

• Experience of delivering youth work with young people facing barriers to participation or employment

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Further Information

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For further information please contact: Vikki Robertson - Vikki.Robertson@fife.gov.uk