Job and Volunteering Opportunities

There are various vacancies with Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd, including:

• Play leader – 20 hours
• Play worker – 20  hours
• Support worker – 20 hours
• Bank support/playworkers – various hours.

• Variable days – 2 to 3 hours each week
• Various locations around Edinburgh
• Commitment: one year from the completion of volunteer training

View volunteer job description here.

St Teresa’s Youth Club are currently looking to Recruit 2 x Youth Workers for weekly Saturday Multicultural Sessions for young people Aged 5 to 12 years.

Hours: 2.5-6 hours dependant on role
Salary: £12.89/£15.89 per hour
Location: Craigmillar

Application Closing Date: 27th May

Big Hearts Community Trust are looking for a project Lead for Friday Night Lights, a youth work provision is run in partnership with Police Scotland, Edinburgh Leisure and Edinburgh Community Sports Hub. It aims to help build positive connections whilst offering free provision for young people who would benefit from the outlet of a safe space with positive role models.

Hours: 16 hours per week

Salary: £26,780 – £29,870 pro rata

For further information email: [email protected]

Deadline:  5pm on Friday 16th May 2025.

Craiglockhart After School Club, based in Craiglockhart Primary School are looking for enthusiastic Playworkers to join the team.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 12-20 per week (term time) Mon-Thurs 2pm-6pm.

Optional holiday club hours available.

Email [email protected] to request an application pack and job description.

Closing date: May 16th

Youth Vision is seeking a Young Leader Development Worker with experience supporting young people struggling with the transition to adulthood. The role involves mentoring, building confidence and resilience, setting SMART goals, and guiding youth toward positive life paths. Ideal candidates will be passionate about working outdoors, have experience in rural or horticultural skills, and be committed to nature-based approaches to youth development.

• Salary: £14 hourly rate
• Hours: 10hrs/week (1 year funding)
• Job Type: Part time, includes weekends

Closing date: 23rd May 2025 (12 noon)

Stepping Stones North Edinburgh is recruiting a Family Wellbeing Practitioner funded until March 2028. The role involves enhancing parental wellbeing, fostering connections, and supporting aspirations through one-to-one support and group activities tailored to families’ interests.

• Contract: Full time (35 hours)
• Salary: £26,000 – £27,50

Closing date: Noon on Monday 26th May