Job and Volunteering Opportunities
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.
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.
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
Volunteering Matters – Youth Engagement Manager
Volunteering Matters are hiring a Youth Engagement manager. Volunteering Matters Brighter Futures CEC works with pupils (aged 12-18) who are care experienced or on the edge of care across the City of Edinburgh.
Fixed Term – August 2026 – July 2027
Hours: 28 hours, part time
Salary: £25,625 pro rata
Closing date 12th 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
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