Youth Work Recovery
As we continue to navigate our way through the global pandemic, we're here to help you ensure young people continue to get the support they deserve. Check out our Youth Work Guidance Hub and Frequently Asked Questions pages below for more information.
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Scottish Government guidance for the CLD sector updated
PUBLISHED: Fri, 16 Apr 2021
Scottish Government guidance for the CLD sector has been updated, with changes coming into effect from 26 April. Specific guidance for youth work will be updated and published in advance of 26 April.
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Latest #LockdownLowdown survey of young people as restrictions begin to ease
PUBLISHED: Wed, 31 Mar 2021
This is the third #LockdownLowdown survey carried out since March 2020 and will focus on the education, employment prospects and mental health of young people. Closes 30 May 2021.
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Manifesto to support Scotland's youth workers and young people launched
PUBLISHED: Mon, 22 Feb 2021
The sector is calling on all parties at local and national level to act now to protect and invest in vital youth work services in the wake of the pandemic.
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Youth work guidance updated to reflect easing of restrictions from 26 April
PUBLISHED: Fri, 23 Apr 2021
With the reintroduction of local protection levels from 26 April, guidance to support the delivery of youth work has been updated.
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The Edge : A new programme for young people
PUBLISHED: Thu, 06 May 2021
FREE interactive workshops that will raise awareness about gambling harms while upskilling staff in the delivery of gambling education.
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Recruitment opens for national Inclusion Ambassador group
PUBLISHED: Thu, 06 May 2021
Children in Scotland is calling for young people aged 12-18 years old, based in Scotland and with additional support needs, to join the Inclusion Ambassadors group.
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Volunteers' Week 2021
PUBLISHED: Tue, 04 May 2021
Volunteers Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Join in this year to celebrate and say thank you!
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Lost in Translation? Sharing terminology between youth work & education - Thursday 10 June from 3.45pm-5.15pm
PUBLISHED: Tue, 04 May 2021
A conversation on unpicking language/terminology to reach a shared understanding that can support joint planning and tracking of progress between youth work and schools.
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Funding
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Covid-19 Outdoor Education Recovery Fund
This fund supports outdoor education specialists to deliver outdoor learning in partnership with school or other formal education settings. Deadline: 14 May 2021.
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Clubs in Crisis Fund
Local sports clubs and organisations can apply for a grant to help support young people as they start to recover from the effects of the latest lockdown and use sport to improve their lives.
Vacancies
Shetland Islands Council
Graduate Project Officer - Youth Empowerment & Participation
LOCATION: Lerwick
POSTED: Thu, 29 Apr 2021
CLOSING: Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00
The post holder will undertake practice, research and analysis preparing draft reports for a wide range of audiences.
Scouts Scotland
Marketing & Digital Communications Officer
LOCATION: Initially home-based, option to work from offices in Dunfermline
POSTED: Thu, 29 Apr 2021
CLOSING: Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00
Shaping and delivering digital comms and marketing, which means looking after the day-to-day running of the website and social media channels, creating lots of engaging on-brand content.
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