YOUTH CLUB ASSISTANT
SLCo is extending its services for young people and families in the Edinburgh area. The SLCo Fife Chill Club will provide weekly activities that promote access to fun, friendship, and social opportunities, while supporting improved confidence and wellbeing. The club is designed for young people aged 16–25 who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to speech, language, and communication barriers. Running one evening per week, the Youth Club will offer a safe, welcoming environment where young people can connect with others, develop communication and life skills, and take part in meaningful, enjoyable experiences.
*subject to PVG registration
LOCATION: Edinburgh
SALARY: £13 45 per hour minimum; flexible hours, approximately 4 - 8 hrs weekly but variable
START DATE: JUL/AUG 2026
You will be a confident, self-starter who will support the club leader to plan a range of activities and support and empower young people; working alongside volunteers.
- To assist in running a programme of activities
- To work within physical spaces and online digital platforms
- Help to plan a timetable of activities and events
- Undergo specialist training where appropriate
- Supervise young people and manage break out activities
- To work with other colleagues across the organisation to ensure consistent high standards
- To provide effective support for young people with a range of needs supporting a range of stimulating activities
- To lead activities designed to encourage the personal and social development of the young people involved and to develop relevant skills and awareness
- To participate and lead activities which support fun, promote peer support, personal skills and confidence building
- Comply with all systems and procedures
- Ensure compliance with Child & Adult Protection policies and follow relevant health & safety procedures
Essential Skills:
- Experience or interest in working with children and young people with SLCN and ASN and their parents and carers
- Proficient and confident in use of digital technology
- Fun, friendly, approachable, promote the rights of children
- Good communication skills.
- Experience of user-led, person-centred approaches.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of speech and language impairments
- Working knowledge of ASN/SLCN and UNCRC
- Experience of involvement of working in or running activities / groups
- Working knowledge of peer support principles
- Grasp of equal opportunities and disabilities agenda
Person Specification
Education Qualifications and Achievements
Essential
- Any relevant education/CYP support
- Demonstrable learning/education setting experience
Desirable
- Experience of specific interventions
- Delivering skills-building sessions for CYP
- Use of health behaviour change tools eg TOC, MI
- Food Hygiene Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with CYP/families
- Understanding of SLCN/ASN
- Behaviour/conflict management
- Understanding of the Third Sector and its role
Desirable
- Health & Safety procedures
- Experience of special needs
- Experience of children’s clubs/sessions
- Experience of planning and organising age-appropriate activities
- Working in partnership with parents; listening and responding to queries using a solution focused approach
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High level of numeracy & literacy
- Organisational skills
- Ability to manage groups of CYP and sensitively manage challenging behaviour
- ICT literate
Desirable
- Building social skills
- Working with Creative Skills building - art/craft/drama
- The ability to organise fun activities around story telling
- Creative thinking and adapt to the needs and aspirations of CYP
- Supporting SLC and literacy
Attributes/ Qualities
Essential
- Develop positive relationships with CYP/families/affinity with CYP.
- Work individually and as a member of a team.
- Solution focused and a flexible approach to work.
- Punctuality and good time management.
- Professional appearance and manner.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative.
- Appreciation of Third Sector value and person-centred, strengths-based approaches.
- Open to new ideas and willing to try different working practices.
- Willingness to undertake training
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please submit a covering statement telling us why you want the job, outlining your skills and experiences. Candidates who fail to submit a statement will not be considered.
- This post requires availability in evenings. Please state availability.
Language:
Work Location: In person
