Senior Youth Worker - No One Left Behind
Fife CouncilProposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 01 June 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 March 2027
Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 - £29,170.80
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week, (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Location: Tower House Youth Centre, Dunfermline
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to apply | Job Fife section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Job Details
The Senior Youth Worker (No One Left Behind) delivers targeted, inclusive youth work that supports young people to overcome barriers to education, training, or employment. The role focuses on engaging young people—particularly those furthest from the labour market—using strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approaches to build confidence, skills, and aspirations. The post works closely with employability, education, and support services to help young people progress towards positive and sustained destinations.
To deliver targeted, inclusive youth work that supports young people to overcome barriers to education, training, or employment. The post contributes to the No One Left Behind agenda by engaging young people—particularly those furthest from the labour market—through strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approaches, supporting progression to positive and sustained destinations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver planned, needs‑led youth work programmes aligned to No One Left Behind outcomes
Engage young people experiencing disadvantage or multiple barriers through one‑to‑one and group work
Support young people to develop confidence, employability skills, wellbeing, and resilience
Work collaboratively with employability, education, and partner agencies to support progression pathways
Support young people to access education, training, volunteering, or employment opportunities
Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and outcome reporting
Ensure safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and organisational policies are followed at all times
Skills and Competencies
Ability to engage and build trusted relationships with young people
Understanding of barriers to employability and youth poverty
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches to meet individual needs
Organisational and record‑keeping skills
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Learning and Development, or equivalent
Experience of delivering youth work with young people facing barriers to participation or employment
Knowledge of trauma‑informed and strengths‑based practice
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Further Information
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For further information please contact: Vikki Robertson - Vikki.Robertson@fife.gov.uk