Job and Volunteering Opportunities
Pilton Youth and Children’s Project – Part-time Youth Workers
Pilton Youth and Children’s Project are hiring part-time youth workers.
Afternoon, evening and weekend opportunities available.
Rate of Pay: £13.89 to £16.70 per hour (plus an additional hourly holiday pay 12.07%)
Hours: Flexible after-school, evening, weekend and holiday programme work.
Further details available here
Fast Forward – Project Officer (Scottish Gambling Education Hub)
Fast Forward are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills.
Salary: £27,516 (35 hours)
Status: Full-time post, fixed-term contract until March 2029 (3-month probation period)
Location: Hybrid working; 3-4 days home based, 1-2 days office based (Edinburgh).
Closing date: Monday 26th October at 12 Noon
Jack Kane Community Centre – Sessional Youth Work Staff
Job Vacancy: Sessional Youth Work Staff
Hours: Youth group S1+: Friday 5:30 – 8:30pm. Inspiring Disabilities: Saturdays – 09:30 – 12:30. Other opportunities available.
Location: Jack Kane Community Centre
Salary: £14.35 per hour
Big Hearts – Kinship Care Project Lead (Children & Young People)
The Kinship Care Project Lead will improve the quality of life of children and young people living in Kinship Care across the city of Edinburgh.
Location: Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, EH11 2NZ
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,583 – £30,766
Deadline: 5pm on Monday 12th October 2026
Canongate Youth – Administration & Communications Officer
Job Title: Administration & Communications Officer
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Time requirement: 21 hours per week (hours will be agreed with some element of flexible working)
Location: Onsite at Canongate Youth offices, 6 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
Closing Date: 10am on Monday 5th October.
Edinburgh Young Carers – Trustee/Director Role
Job Title: Trustee/Director.
As a Trustee/Director, you are legally responsible for running the charity and you will work with the wider Board.
Time Commitment: 6 Board meetings per year, and other contact will be necessary.