Relief General Youth Worker
Orkney Mainland Youth Clubs, Isles Youth Clubs
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£16.47 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
You will be reporting to a Community Learning and Development Officer.
This is a relief position, for inclusion on a list of people available for offers of work as and when required.
Youth Clubs meet at various locations, mainly during term time. The role of Relief General Youth Worker is to provide cover in the event of another member of staff being sick or on leave.
If you are keen to get involved in youth work or wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you. A comprehensive training programme and an excellent rate of pay are available to successful applicants.
The role of the General Youth Worker is to provide support to the Senior Youth Worker in developing a varied weekly programme of activities, in consultation with club members.
You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting.
The necessary experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 2 August 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Richard Smith at [email protected] or on 01856 873535 extension 2424.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
