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Senior Youth Worker, Kirkwall Youth Club - ORK09501

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Posting date: 24 June 2025
Salary: £29,192.00 to £29,795.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 July 2025
Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1NY
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09501

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Youth Club

Senior Youth Worker

2 hours per week (20 weeks per year)

Temporary up to 31 March 2026

£29,192 - £29,795 pro rata / £16.00 - £16.33 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

An opportunity has arisen within the above youth club for an energetic and enthusiastic individual interested in working with young people in an informal setting.

If you are keen to get involved in youth work or wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you. A comprehensive training programme and an excellent rate of pay are available to successful applicants.

The Senior Youth Worker is responsible for the co-ordination and running of the club, and along with the General Youth Worker is expected to work with the members to develop an interesting programme of activities in the youth club. In addition, the appointed person will be required to attend other meetings and training events, over and above club sessions.

You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting. You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Richard Smith, Community Learning and Development Officer on 01856 873535 ext. 2424 or by e-mail richard.smith@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 13 July 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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