Children and Young Peoples Worker
Part time – 28 hours per week
(Temporary contract until December 2010, (funding being sought to continue)
The Dunblane Centre is a community owned facility, run by the Dunblane Youth & Sports Centre Trust, a registered Scottish charity (No. SC027397). We provide a range of activities including: regular youth clubs; indoor sports; leisure, fitness, arts and music classes; and social events – all for a variety of age groups.
A dynamic youth worker with a proven track record is required to lead and develop a broad programme of youth activities and to manage volunteers. They should be flexible, imaginative, with excellent people skills and used to working in a community setting. The post will involve evening and some weekend working. They will have at least two years experience in a relevant setting.
You will hold a relevant qualification or have extensive experience working in a youth work environment. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and experience of managing programmes/budgets would also be advantageous.
This role will suit someone who enjoys being part of a small, dedicated team and who will appreciate working in a very special place. You will have a friendly, outgoing personality, good communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
Appointments to this post will be conditional on a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland screening.
How to apply
If you’re interested in joining us or just want to find out more about the job, please contact Lesley Shaw, Centre Manager on (01786) 824224 or email lesley.shaw@dunblanecentre.co.uk.
- Salary Scale £15,500 – £17,500 (pro rata)
- Applicants will be required to undergo (but not pay for) an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check
Extended Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11th August.
Application Form
Youth Worker Job Description
Centre Information Leaflets
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