Youth Engagement Worker

Join One Community Scotland in empowering young people to achieve positive outcomes and create lasting change in their communities.

Two roles available.

Key responsibilities

• Actively promote youth engagement opportunities within the community, reaching out to schools, local organisations and young people directly.
• Support disadvantaged young people, primarily from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group interventions based on guided assessments.
• Create and implement sustainable diversionary plans and group work programmes.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families.
• Connect service users with community supports and specialist services.
• Work in partnership with Police, Social Work, Health, and Education sectors.

What One Community Scotland offer:

• Opportunity to make a real impact in young people’s lives.
• Collaborative team environment within the One Community Scotland programme.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
• Chance to work with diverse communities and partner organistions.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of an innovative service model.

Ideal Candidate – One Community Scotland is looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about youth work and community development.
• Experienced in working with diverse communities.
• Skilled in building relationships and facilitating interventions.
• Committed to professional growth and program evaluation.
• Able to maintain accurate records and respect confidentiality.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to khadija.coll@scotland.police.uk

Closing date: Sunday 30th March.