Senior Development Worker (Young Islanders Network)
Salary £ 36,971 - £ 38,999
Remote Working - Island Based
Vacancy listed 07/05/2025
Application deadline 28/05/2025
Details
Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team. 

We are looking for an experienced worker who has great skills in engaging young people, with experience of life on the Scottish islands and the passion to lead the ongoing development of Scotland’s Young Islanders Network. 

The Young Islanders Network provides opportunities for young people in Scotland’s island communities to share their experiences, have their voices heard, shape decision-making about issues that impact their lives and ensure that the National Islands Plan fully considers their interests and priorities. 

If you have the skills and experience to make this happen, then we want to hear from you!  

Senior Development Worker (Young Islanders Network) 
(Ref: YS/SDWYIN25) 

Full-time 35 hours/week  

Initial contract to 31st March 2026, with continuation subject to funding. It is anticipated that support for the YIN will continue as part of a new National Islands Plan. 

Salary Scale: Pt 35 to 37, £36,971 to £38,999 

This post will be home-based on the Scottish islands with an expectation of travel  between islands and, on occasion, to Youth Scotland head office in Edinburgh. 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 29 May 2025 at 12 noon. 
Interviews will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 4 June 2025. 

To discuss any aspect of the post contact Youth Scotland on 0131 554 2561 or email jobs@youthscotland.org.uk  

Benefits

Hybrid working
Flexible hours
Generous pension scheme
Life insurance scheme

Notes

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Attached documents
Title File
Job Description Job_Description_-_SDWYIN25.pdf
Person Specification Person_Specification_-_SDWYIN25.pdf
Additional Information Additional_Information.pdf
Application Pack Application_Pack_2025.docx

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