Vacancies

Youth Work Jobs and Opportunities

Be a part of something incredible by working in Scotland’s youth work sector. We list and promote job opportunities from across the sector, ranging from volunteering opportunities, support worker positions through to senior management and trustee positions. Looking for an ideal candidate to join your team? Submit your vacancy to us and we’ll do the rest.

As the collective voice of the youth work sector, we primarily share jobs aimed at youth workers, managers, senior appointments and job opportunities in the wider CLD and third sector in Scotland.

Please remember that as a member of YouthLink Scotland you receive unlimited free adverts per year. If you are not a member, the cost is £50.00 including VAT for each advert you wish to place with us. Not sure if you are a member? Check out our Members page.

Once we’ve received your vacancy submission, we’ll upload it to our website, promote it through our social media channels and include in our Youth Work Briefing, which goes out to around 1,000 subscribers every second Tuesday – sign up to our Youth Work Briefing.

Chair
Young Scot is seeking an exceptional and dynamic leader, who is forward-looking and shares their commitment to improving outcomes for young people. As Chair, you will play a pivotal role in helping Young Scot deliver its mission and maximise its impact for young people aged 11–26.
  • Organisation:  Young Scot
  • Job title:  Chair
  • Closing date:  6 September, 2026
Team Manager (Community Development)
Orkney Islands Council is looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and qualified CLD professional to lead, develop and manage the Community Development Team within the Community Learning Development & Employability Service.
  • Organisation:  Orkney Islands Council
  • Job title:  Team Manager (Community Development)
  • Location:  Kirkwall
  • Closing date:  9 August, 2026
  • Salary:  £52,519 to £55,711 per year
  • Contract:  Full-time (35 hours per week). Permanent
Trustee
Join LGBT Youth Scotland working with an experienced Board of trustees to contribute towards the charity’s governance; making a positive difference to the lives of LGBTQ+ young people.
  • Organisation:  LGBT Youth Scotland
  • Job title:  Trustee
  • Closing date:  14 August, 2026
  • Salary:  Voluntary unpaid (reasonable expenses covered)
Development Worker (Substance Use Team)
Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join and develop their service, providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone affected by alcohol or substance use at home.
  • Organisation:  Edinburgh Young Carers
  • Job title:  Development Worker (Substance Use Team)
  • Location:  Edinburgh
  • Closing date:  13 August, 2026
  • Salary:   £30,946 per annum
  • Contract:  Full-time (35 hours per week). Permanent
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