Vacancy at Youth Scotland
Development Worker (Location Youth)
Salary
£ 32,204 – £ 37,327
Edinburgh
Vacancy listed
02/03/2026
Application deadline
18/03/2026
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 a Development Worker to join our Location Youth Team. Location Youth is a Scotland-wide, large-scale youth participation and leadership programme for young people impacted by crime, poverty and anti-social behaviour, it is delivered by a partnership of organisations, with Youth Scotland as the lead partner.
This role will suit an experienced youth worker who is passionate about empowering young people and supporting them to grow and have access to a range of innovative leadership and participation opportunities.
Role Details
- Full-time: 35 hours per week
- Salary Scale: £32,204 – £37,327 (Salary Points 29 – 34)
- Based in Edinburgh but with hybrid working available
- Contract to 31 March 2029, with continuation subject to funding
- Ref: YS-DWLY26
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th March 2026.
Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Thursday 26th March 2026.
To discuss any aspect of the post contact Youth Scotland on 0131 554 2561 or email jobs@youthscotland.org.uk
Benefits
Living Wage Employer
Hybrid Working
Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Life insurance scheme
Notes
To apply, download and complete the Application Pack. When you are ready to submit your application use the apply button below. You must upload the completed Application Pack to your online application after entering your personal details.
Once you have submitted your application, you should receive an acknowledgement email and link to access or amend it (for 24 hrs after submission).
Attached documents
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Job Description | Job_Description_YS-DWLY26.pdf |
| Person Specification | Person_Specification_YS-DWLY26.pdf |
| Additional Information | Additional_Information.pdf |
| Application Pack | Application_Pack_2026.docx |