Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 01 June 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 March 2027
Salary: £26786.83 to £29197.80 per year pro rata
Working Pattern: 8 Hours per week, Wednesday 9:45am – 2:45pm & Thursday 9:45am – 12:45pm
Location: Buckhaven Community Education Centre
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
Job Details
Join our Community Learning & Development team and support the delivery of EasyP programme, helping young people aged 16-18 build confidence, skills and move into positive futures.
What you will do:
Deliver engaging group sessions and learning activities.
Build trusted relationships with young people.
Support confidence, wellbeing and employability skills
Help young people progress to education, training or work.
Work with partners to provide joined-up support.
You will bring
Experience of working with young people.
Confidence leading groups and engaging young people.
Strong communication skills.
A positive, supportive and inclusive approach.
The Person
Significant experience in a youth work setting.
SVQ 2 or 3 in Youth Work/PDA is desirable
Experience of developing learning and education programmes with young people. (deliver results – See ‘How We Work Matters’ framework)
Good organisational skills.
Ability to plan a programme around their needs.
Group facilitation skills
Ability to handle challenging situations.
Ability to motivate young people and encourage participation.
Ability to provide a regular and effective service.
Ability to travel within Fife if required.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 disclosure with PVG
Further Information
Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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For Further Information Please Contact: Barry.Clark@fife.gov.uk