Job and Volunteering Opportunities

Various Positions – Gingerbread
There are various vacancies with Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd, including:
- Play leader – 20 hours
- Play worker – 20Â hours
- Support worker – 20 hours
- Bank support/playworkers – various hours.

Befriender (Volunteer) – Space
- 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.

Maternity Cover Early Learning Practitioner – Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones have an exciting opportunity to join the team as Maternity Leave cover in an Early Learning Practitioner role.
They are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting the wellbeing and development of children aged 0-5 years both through group work, childcare provision and by working alongside parents and carers.
Hours: 24 – 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
Deadline: 29th April 2025

Employability Support Worker (16+) – Bridges Project
Bridges Project are looking for an Employability Support Worker to support East Lothian youth (16-24) facing work barriers by providing skills, accreditation, and vocational training. Create pathways to jobs, apprenticeships, or education while connecting young people with partners and stakeholders.
Salary: £24 000 – £26 000 based on relevant experience
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Deadline: 5th May 2025

Agents for Change: Development worker – Jack Kane Community Centre
Incorprating a rights based approach, you will work alongside young people as equal partners, ensuring a youth voice
is at the forefront of any decision making, the Development Worker will lead and be responsible for this innovative
and vibrant project.
Hours: 18 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term 1 year
Location: Jack Kane Community Centre
Requirements: Monday – Friday, a flexible approach to evening and weekend work is also required
Salary: £15,181.92
Closing Date: Friday the 18th of April at 5pm
Please email [email protected] and reference A4C 25 in order to receive an application pack.

Sessional Youth Worker – Jack Kane Community Centre
Jack Kane Community Centre are looking for Active Youth – Youth Worker
Hours: 3 per week (Fridays 5.30pm-8.30pm)
Candidates should have at least 2 years experience working alongside young people.
For a recruitment pack contact: [email protected] or call 07728415777
Closing date: 25th AprilÂ