Granton Youth (affectionately known as GY) provides opportunities for young people aged 11-27 living within North Edinburgh. GY is recognised through its service delivery of open youth work, outreach work, detached streetwork, counselling, family support, volunteering and schools-based programmes to support and engage our local young people, who actively participate in designing services and programmes we provide.

The current Board wishes to appoint additional trustees (currently 6 in place) as it is likely that Trustees will be stepping down at the AGM which takes place in November or December. To ensure Board continuity we are seeking to appoint new Board members.

These positions do not require working knowledge of youth work. Current Board members and staff will provide ongoing support – we won’t drop you in at the deep end.

These roles will suit those interested in developing their skills and knowledge of leading at a strategic level or who already have this experience. They will also be of interest to anyone who just wants to be part of something rather special and see what a difference a charity can make to people.

Board meetings currently take place at around 6-8 weekly intervals and have been taking place over Zoom. The Board is likely to have a ‘mix’ of face to face and virtual meetings once conditions allow.

If you would like to have an exploratory conversation about the roles please get in touch with the Chair David Macnab - davidmacnab89@gmail.com. I promise you this is not a large time commitment. We have dedicated and experienced staff who have operational responsibility with the Board role one that involves overview of the direction and governance. The Chair role does require more time commitment – it varies but as rule of thumb – an hour a week – mainly with catch up meetings with Manager of the charity.

Prospective candidates must have basic accreditation to deliver outdoor activities –although training may be provided to suitable candidate, external agencies will be used for advanced activities.

As a result of the pandemic Granton Youth took its services outside to enable us to work with larger groups and has proven to be a success with young people in improving their skills, mental health and wellbeing. As a result GY is looking for a youth worker with experience of delivering physical activities programmes for young people aged 11+ The successful candidate will develop and implement a programme to work with young people including; mainstream physical activities such as football, swimming and atypical activities in conjunction with young people and networking with activity providers.

The post holder will deliver appropriate programmes to support and motivate young people to participate in the provision - including planning, development, decision-making processes and evaluation.

You will be responsible for line-managing sessional workers and project monitoring and evaluation.

Funding for a 3 year contract, which may be extended.

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: prospective candidates should be educated to a minimum HNC level in Working with Communities/ Counselling or related faculty or have a minimum of three years’ experience of community based work at a supervisory level.

PURPOSE OF JOB: This post is for Granton Youth Intensive Family Support worker. The post holder will support families with teenagers experiencing difficulties with dynamics/breakdowns in relationships exacerbated by family stress. The work will be supported by GY’s Counselling Service. The aim is to reduce isolation and improve mental wellbeing, by supporting young people and their parents. This will be achieved by providing:

• targeted/supportive intervention

• intensive support to develop knowledge/skills and improve interaction between parents/carers and their teenage children to increase the emotional wellbeing/confidence of both

• 1:1 support for parents/carers of teenagers who have expressed difficulties at home to support their learning/development/build their confidence in managing their relationships

• 1:1 support for young people who have expressed difficulties at home are supported with their learning/emotional development.

Prospective candidates must have some experience of community and/or youth work or counselling/coaching. Experience of working in marginalised communities will be an advantage.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager

A full Job Description is available for download below.

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: prospective candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience of working/volunteering in the voluntary sector, preferably with youth work experience.

PURPOSE OF JOB: This post is for a youth worker for Granton Youth GoLone Parents Programme. The post holder will support the team leader to work with lone parents aged 15-26. A three x weekly programme will address identified issues from participants to support an improvement in their life, social, practical, emotional and family skills. The aim of this project is to address particular needs and support young lone parents so they are able to engage in their community and reduce isolation and improve their future prospects. Prospective candidates must have some experience of youth work and working/volunteering with young adults. Experience of working in marginalised communities will be an advantage.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Leader

A full Job Description is available for download below.

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: prospective candidates must have basic accreditation to deliver outdoor pursuits – although training may be provided to suitable candidate, external agencies will be used for advanced activities.

As a result of the pandemic Granton Youth took its services outside to enable us to work with larger groups and has proven to be a success with young people in improving their skills, mental health and wellbeing. As a result GY is looking for a youth worker with experience of delivering outdoor activities programmes for young people aged 11+ The successful candidate will develop and implement a programme to work with young people including; walking, cycling, orienteering, water-based activities etc and coordinating and designing the programme of outdoor activities, in conjunction with young people and networking with activity providers.

The post holder will lead a small staff team to deliver appropriate programmes to support and motivate young people to participate in the provision - including planning, development, decision-making processes and evaluation.

You will be responsible for line-managing a small team and project monitoring and evaluation.

Funding for 2 year contract, which may be extended. This post could be combined with the Youth Work Team Leader Post.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFIACATIONS: No qualifications are required although experience of working or volunteering in this sector would be an advantage

PURPOSE OF JOB: To work with young people aged 11+ in a variety of settings - in the street, or youth work premises - developing and implementing a programme, reflecting GY priorities.

To work as part of a staff team in the delivery of appropriate programmes for young people, e.g., sports, arts & crafts, issue-based, personal and skills development etc. You will support and motivate young people to participate in the provision - including planning, development, decision-making processes and evaluation. You will work as part of a team providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for young people.

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: prospective candidates should be educated to a minimum PDA Youthwork or towards HNC level in Working With Communities or related faculty or have a minimum of three years’ experience of youth work at a supervisory level.

Granton Youth is looking for a youth worker with a high level of experience of delivering detached youth work. This post will involve managing a small team to deliver 3-4 sessions of detached youth work weekly in North Edinburgh. Engagements focus on harm reduction around alcohol, substance use and risk-taking behaviour.

You will be responsible for line-managing a small team and project monitoring and evaluation.

14/17 hours per week (3 or 4 streetwork sessions @ 3hrs per session plus development time) Experience of working in marginalised communities will be an advantage.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager

A full Job Description is available for download below.

Prospective candidates should have a minimum of two years’ experience of working/volunteering in a childcare setting, preferably with experience of working with 0-4 yr olds.

Purpose of Job

This post is for a Play Worker for Granton Youth’s GoLone Project for lone parents. The Team Leader and Youth Worker enable lone parents, aged 15 – 27, to develop and participate in peer mentoring and support programmes. A 2 x weekly programme addressing issues, identified by participants, to support and improve their life, social, emotional, practical and family skills; and in doing so enabling their children to have the best start in life. The aim of this project is enable and facilitate lone parents to engage more in their community, increase their social network and reduce isolation.

The post holder will provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for the children of parents who attend the group. Using play activities the Play Worker will help children to develop socially and emotionally whilst building positive relationships. Develop, plan and organise play activities for children aged 0-4 years. Set up play equipment and making sure play areas are safe.