About The Role

Youth Coordinator

27 hours / week

Hybrid - Temp until August 2026

Edinburgh

Enable is one of Scotland's leading charities, comprising three pillars: enable cares, enable works, and enable communities.

We deliver community projects, campaigns, health and social care support, and employability and training across Scotland.

Enable Communities has launched a new Community Youth Project for children and young people with learning disabilities, delivered in 8 areas of Scotland. The project involves designing and delivering weekly groups for ages 8-12, 13-15, and 16-18, supported by Youth Coordinators. The goal is to help young people with learning disabilities build friendships, confidence, and skills.

These groups aim to provide young people with time away from family, fostering independence and self-esteem. Activities will be fun and challenging, promoting social networks, communication, motivation, confidence, and mental health coping strategies.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Establish and initiate ENABLE Scotland's youth programme regionally, building relationships with local stakeholders, marketing, and developing networks to encourage participation.
2. Deliver weekly sessions for the different age groups and regular weekend activities.
3. Provide an inclusive, engaging curriculum supporting young people with additional support needs, focusing on independent travel, social skills, confidence, and community involvement.
4. Engage parent volunteers, supporting vetting and compliance with volunteer policies.
5. Partner with and plan activities in local communities to develop skills and improve mental and physical health.
6. Support young people individually in using ENABLE Scotland's travel training app and developing independent travel skills.
7. Engage young people and stakeholders in local campaigns.
8. Ensure all activities meet regulatory and compliance standards, including health and safety and child protection.
9. Perform any other duties necessary to deliver the programme.

About You

We seek candidates passionate about inspiring children and young people with learning disabilities, supporting their confidence, social connections, and mental health. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working with young people
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs
• Understanding of transitions into adulthood for young people with learning disabilities
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging sessions for children and young people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualifications in youth work, education, or mental health
• Ability to engage and inspire young people with learning disabilities
• Experience supporting young people facing mental health challenges

Skills and Abilities

• Professional communication with parents, carers, and stakeholders
• Local marketing skills to attract attendees
• Compliance with child protection and health and safety standards
• Ability to deliver activities after school and during weekends/holidays

Desirable:

• Volunteer recruitment skills
• Curriculum planning experience for youth activities

Understanding and Motivation

• Understanding issues affecting transitions for young disabled people
• Passion for the rights of disabled children and young people

Experience

• Delivering youth groups and children’s activities
• Gathering feedback from young people
• Working with schools and local stakeholders
• Supporting young people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges

Desirable:

• Supporting active travel skills
• Working on awareness campaigns with public stakeholders

About Us

At Enable, we believe in developing our staff through extensive training and career development opportunities.

Our staff benefits include:

• Health cash plans covering healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Starting a career with Enable is a step toward making a difference in our mission to create an equal society for all with learning disabilities.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer. Our recruitment process is based on values, skills, and competencies.

*Terms and Conditions Apply