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Intensive Support Worker – Bridges to Learning (21 hours per week – over 3 days Monday to Thursday)
Pilton Youth and Children’s Project (PYCP) is a registered charity based in Pilton in the North West locality of Edinburgh. PYCP has been established for over 22 years and is based in an area of multiple deprivation where many children, young people and their families face inequalities in areas such as income, health and education. We work with young people aged 5 to 18 where they can access a range of activities to best suit their needs.
Salary: FTE 35 hours - £26,774 qualified or £24, 357 unqualified
Closing Date 31 May 2021
PYCP has provided 1:1 and group-based support to young people since we were founded in 1997. We have a small team of Intensive Support workers, taking referrals from families, schools and other local agencies.
The Intensive Support worker(s) will work with identified young people on both a 1:1 and group basis. The aim will be to support them to overcome difficulties, develop resilience and coping skills so that they can be successful in their learning and development.
The Intensive Support worker will also contribute to the development of the service, for example being a point of contact for referrals and organising programmes alongside their colleagues.
Closing date for all posts 31st May 2021 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Zoom.
More info at this LINK or on GoodMoves.
To apply:
Complete an application form (save as your name in Word document) and Equal Opportunity form and email to debbie@pycp.co.uk. No CV’s please.
