Job overview

Senior Youth Development Officer - DGA13551 - Dumfries and Galloway Council - Dumfries

Senior Youth Development Officer - DGA13551 with Dumfries and Galloway Council in Dumfries is a people-focused role involving work to advert Senior Youth Development Officer (7/40556) Based in Dumfries or Wigtown £49,293 - £53,124 Are passionate about empowering young people and leading meaningful change in communities?.

Responsibilities: The advert points to help shape opportunities for young people across the region and lead some of our most innovative participation and engagement programmes, As a member of the Youth Work Service Leadership Team, the post holder will provide strategic direction, manage staff and budgets, lead quality improvement activity and represent the Council across local and national partnerships, empowering young people through a wide range of initiatives and support services, and influence decisions, achieve their ambitions and strengthen their communities, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring an experienced Youth Work or Community Learning & Development professional with: A degree level qualification in Community Learning & Development, Youth Work or a related discipline and Significant experience of leading youth work programmes and staff.

Employment details: Advert Senior Youth Development Officer (7/40556) Based in Dumfries or Wigtown £49,293 - £53,124 Are passionate about empowering young people and leading meaningful change in communities? and This includes the development of programmes that address the needs and interests of young people relevant to youth participation work (including support to Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council and Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament), Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and wider accreditation programmes and the Champions Board (for care experienced young people) and Mobile Youth Work provision.

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Senior Youth Development Officer Dga13551

Salary and benefits

£49,293 - £53,124 per year

Location details

Dumfries

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