Development Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,536 i £31,310 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | dependent on skills and experience |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Link Group Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | LLDWEJAN26 |
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Job Title: Development Worker (Link Academy)
Contract: Fixed Term – 2 years (subject to funding)
Location: Based at LinkLiving’s Edinburgh office, with delivery across Edinburgh, Falkirk and Fife as required
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about helping people live better lives? Do you want to work for a values-led charity where your wellbeing matters just as much as the people you support? Join a trauma-informed organisation that values creativity, flexibility and compassion.
About LinkLiving
LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity supporting people affected by trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality. We help people build on their strengths and aspirations through services including personal development and employability programmes, self-help coaching, supported accommodation, housing support, care at home, befriending and social cafés.
Our values underpin everything we do: Empathy, Respect, Integrity and Caring.
The Service
The Link Academy works with young people with complex backgrounds who may experience poor mental health, low confidence and difficulty managing key life transitions. Using a trauma-informed approach, the service provides mental health and wellbeing programmes, independent living skills and accredited qualifications to support positive progression and long-term change.
The Role
This post is based within The Right Track (Navigating Positive Futures) programme, which provides preventative one-to-one and group-based support to young people at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system. You will support young people experiencing issues such as youth crime, antisocial behaviour, family breakdown and school-related difficulties, helping them to achieve positive outcomes.
You will also support parents and carers and lead a team of peer education volunteers (aged 16–24) who use their lived experience to positively influence others.
About You
You will be an experienced youth work professional, educated to SCQF Level 7 (HNC or equivalent), with at least three years’ experience in a professional youth work setting. You will have experience designing and delivering engaging programmes and training for young people and adults, and be confident developing learning materials and digital resources.
You will hold, or be willing to work towards, an SCQF Assessor and Verifier qualification (LD9–LD11) and have a strong understanding of the Scottish policy landscape affecting young people and families. A commitment to mental health awareness and self-help resources is essential.
You will be highly organised, adaptable and trauma-informed in your approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in ICT, a full driving licence and access to a car are required. Some evening or weekend work may be necessary.
For full essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Specification.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with annual review
35 days’ annual leave (pro rata), rising after 3 years
Enhanced sick and family-friendly pay
Pension with generous employer contribution
Funded qualifications, learning and development
Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme
Cycle to work, travel loan, EV leasing and more
Additional Information
This role is subject to PVG membership. LinkLiving will cover the cost of checks.
Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 25 January 2026
Interview Date: Monday 02 February 2026 (Edinburgh)
For an informal discussion, email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk
.
Apply via our jobs portal using the Apply online button. Alternative formats are available on request.
LinkLiving is an inclusive employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will interview disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Contract: Fixed Term – 2 years (subject to funding)
Location: Based at LinkLiving’s Edinburgh office, with delivery across Edinburgh, Falkirk and Fife as required
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about helping people live better lives? Do you want to work for a values-led charity where your wellbeing matters just as much as the people you support? Join a trauma-informed organisation that values creativity, flexibility and compassion.
About LinkLiving
LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity supporting people affected by trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality. We help people build on their strengths and aspirations through services including personal development and employability programmes, self-help coaching, supported accommodation, housing support, care at home, befriending and social cafés.
Our values underpin everything we do: Empathy, Respect, Integrity and Caring.
The Service
The Link Academy works with young people with complex backgrounds who may experience poor mental health, low confidence and difficulty managing key life transitions. Using a trauma-informed approach, the service provides mental health and wellbeing programmes, independent living skills and accredited qualifications to support positive progression and long-term change.
The Role
This post is based within The Right Track (Navigating Positive Futures) programme, which provides preventative one-to-one and group-based support to young people at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system. You will support young people experiencing issues such as youth crime, antisocial behaviour, family breakdown and school-related difficulties, helping them to achieve positive outcomes.
You will also support parents and carers and lead a team of peer education volunteers (aged 16–24) who use their lived experience to positively influence others.
About You
You will be an experienced youth work professional, educated to SCQF Level 7 (HNC or equivalent), with at least three years’ experience in a professional youth work setting. You will have experience designing and delivering engaging programmes and training for young people and adults, and be confident developing learning materials and digital resources.
You will hold, or be willing to work towards, an SCQF Assessor and Verifier qualification (LD9–LD11) and have a strong understanding of the Scottish policy landscape affecting young people and families. A commitment to mental health awareness and self-help resources is essential.
You will be highly organised, adaptable and trauma-informed in your approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in ICT, a full driving licence and access to a car are required. Some evening or weekend work may be necessary.
For full essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Specification.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with annual review
35 days’ annual leave (pro rata), rising after 3 years
Enhanced sick and family-friendly pay
Pension with generous employer contribution
Funded qualifications, learning and development
Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme
Cycle to work, travel loan, EV leasing and more
Additional Information
This role is subject to PVG membership. LinkLiving will cover the cost of checks.
Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 25 January 2026
Interview Date: Monday 02 February 2026 (Edinburgh)
For an informal discussion, email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk
.
Apply via our jobs portal using the Apply online button. Alternative formats are available on request.
LinkLiving is an inclusive employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will interview disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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