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Bridges Project – Support Worker and Employability Support Worker

Bridges Project are advertising two posts.

Employability Support Worker – Deliver an effective casework and group work service to young people experiencing a range of challenges such as non-attendance at school, low attainment, lack of confidence, poor mental health and family poverty.

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Support Worker – Deliver a support programme to young people aged 13 – 21 from East Lothian who are experiencing a wide range of challenges including family poverty and family substance use.

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Both roles:

Full time, 35 hours per week, fixed term until May 2027

Salary: £26,000 – £26,975

Closing Date for each role is 28th July 2026

 

Gingerbread: Board Members (Including Director)

Gingerbread After School Club Edinburgh is recruiting for a Director of the Board, Treasurer, and Board Members.

If you’re passionate about supporting children, young people and families, this is your opportunity to help shape Gingerbreads strategy and make a lasting impact in the Edinburgh community.

This is a voluntary role

Email to find out more: board@gingerbreadedinburgh.co.uk

Apply by 31 July

St Teresa’s Youth Club – Youth Workers x2

St Teresa’s Youth Club in Craigmillar are looking for 2 x Youth Workers.

ROLE 1 Sessional Youth Worker 3 to 4 hours per week (£12.89ph)

ROLE 2 Youth Work Organiser 4 to 6 hours per week (£15.89ph)

Closing date is Friday 31st July

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Y2K Youth Project – CashBack 180 Youth Worker

Y2k are seeking a motivated and committed Youth Worker to join their team on a 28-hour per week basis. This is a fixed-term position for 2 years, with the potential for extension subject to future funding.

This role focuses on supporting young people at risk of engaging in offending, risky, or anti-social behaviours. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions that help young people make safer, more positive life choices.

Salary: £28,938 pro-rata

Hours: 28 Hours per Week

Closing 27th July 2026

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Edinburgh Young Carers – Development Worker (Substance Use Team)

Edinburgh Young Carers (EYC) is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join and develop their service, providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone affected by alcohol or substance use at home.

Interviews: Thursday 27th August 2026

Hours: FT (35 hrs) Permanent

Salary: £30,946 

Closing: Thursday 13th August 2026, 9am

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Gingerbread – Playworkers

Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd is recruiting a Playworker to join their Out-of-School Care team. This permanent role will support children’s play, creativity and wellbeing by delivering engaging activities in a safe, nurturing environment.

Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week), Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Essential Requirements:

  • SCQF Level 7 childcare qualification.
  • Experience working in a childcare setting.
  • Able to register as a Practitioner with the SSSC.
  • Member of, or willing to join, the PVG Scheme.

To apply send your CV and a short covering letter to: contact@gingerbreadedinburgh.co.uk