Job Description

SLCo is extending its services for young people and families across our localities area. Weekly activities are a range of clubs promoting access to fun, friendship, social opportunities and improved wellbeing, designed to support young people aged 6 - 21 who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to speech, language and communication barriers. Clubs and activities run several nights a week and at weekends.

subject to PVG registration*

JOB TITLE:

Club Assistant

LOCATION: Edinburgh

SALARY: 12.60 per hour depending on age and experience; flexible hours, approximately 4 - 8 hrs weekly but variable

START DATE: asap

You will be a confident, self starter who will support the club leader to plan a range of activities and support and empower young people; working alongside volunteers.

To assist in running a programme of activities.*
To work within physical spaces and online digital platforms*
Help to plan a timetable of activities and events*
Undergo specialist training where appropriate*
Supervise young people and manage break out activities*
To work with other colleagues across the organisation to ensure consistent high standards*
To provide effective support for young people with a range of needs supporting a range of stimulating activities*
To lead activities designed to encourage the personal and social development of the young people involved and to develop relevant skills and awareness*
To participate and lead activities which support fun, promote peer support, personal skills and confidence building*
Comply with all systems and procedures*
Ensure compliance with Child & Adult Protection policies and follow relevant health & safety procedures*

Essential Skills:

Experience or interest in working with children and young people with SLCN and ASN and their parents and carers*
Proficient and confident in use of digital technology*
Fun, friendly, approachable, promote the rights of children*
Good communication skills.*
Experience of user-led, person centred approaches.*

Desirable:

Knowledge of speech and language impairments*
Working knowledge of ASN/SLCN and UNCRC*
Experience of involvement of working in or running activities / groups*
Working knowledge of peer support principles*
Grasp of equal opportunities and disabilities agenda*

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Application question(s):

This post requires flexible hours. Please indicate your availability for work i.e. days, times Please submit a covering statement telling us why you want the job, outlining your skills and experiences. Candidates who fail to submit a statement will not be considered.
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025
Reference ID: CAEDIN0625