Job Description

The Role

As an SSF Community Connector, you will provide interpreting and translation to support high quality youth work and physical activity experiences for children and young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds (New Scots). You will have experience in delivering engaging sessions that are inclusive, accessible, and person-centred, with the ability to support young people to feel safe, welcome, and valued in their community.

The New Scots Project is a community-focused project designed to support the integration, wellbeing, and empowerment of young people and families who have recently arrived in Scotland. Using the power of sport and youth work, the project helps break down barriers, build relationships, and create spaces where New Scots can connect, thrive, and take part in meaningful activity.

We are looking for individuals who are positive, culturally aware, and passionate about inclusion. You will be confident working in partnership with local organisations, delivering youth-led activities, and using your language skills to support communication between families, young people, and services. Your role will include community interpreting, supporting session delivery, and acting as a trusted link between New Scots communities and SSF.

If you believe in the power of sport and youth work to make a real difference, and you want to help build stronger, more connected communities, we want to hear from you.

You will work towards the SSF goals of;

Developing People Improving Health and Wellbeing Strengthening Communities

Hours:

Thursdays: 4:45pm - 8:15pm Flexible working for remaining 12.5 hours.
Total - 16 hours per week

(including 16 hours of paid training)

To apply for this post, please submit a CV highlighting your skills and experience with attached cover letter.

For more information about the role, please visit www.ssf.org.uk/vacancies

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 12.88 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/09/2025