Youthwork workforce

... working for youth at all levels

A key aspect of delivering good quality youth work is ensuring that all those who work with young people, whether volunteers, paid, part-time, or full time staff have the necessary support to do their job.

Training and continuous professional development

It is important that youth workers can enjoy the benefits of a career structure, and we are committed to the continuous professional development of youth work professionals.

YouthLink Scotland aims to work in partnership with key agencies at a strategic level, to develop wider access to training in youth work.

For more information on CPD, training routes and providers, occupational standards, and general information on training and evaluation click on the link below.

Go to Training pages

Jobs in youth work

Employment opportunities for youth workers can be found in the public and voluntary sectors. We offer our members and others the opportunity to advertise their jobs through this website.

Go to Vacancies page

Volunteering

The role and contribution of volunteers is particularly important to the youth work sector. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in youth work please click on the Volunteering link above.

YouthLink Scotland is currently working with Youth Scotland and Volunteer Development Scotland to develop the Scottish Government�s Volunteering Action Plan.

Go to Volunteers page

Information

YouthLink Scotland is committed to doing all it can to promote the value of youth work and support and encourage those who choose this as their career.