Youth and Pathways Worker

Company Description The Larder West Lothian is a values-driven social enterprise and charity tackling poverty and inequality by empowering people through learning, skills development, and meaningful opportunities. Our human-rights-based approach recognises that every learner has the right to high quality support, dignity, respect and the opportunity to realise their potential. We deliver strengths-based, needs-led learning, youth work and employability programmes in our Livingston training academies, schools and community settings. We support learners to build confidence, overcome barriers and progress into education, training, volunteering, employment and other positive destinations. Joining The Larder means being part of a passionate, values-led team committed to innovation, social impact, and creating learning environments where everyone can succeed — regardless of their background. Role Description The Youth & Pathways Worker combines relationship-based youth work with individual pathways support for learners aged 10-25 who may be at risk of, or affected by, antisocial behaviour, disengagement from education, youth justice involvement or other complex barriers. This post is 37.5 hours/week for the first 12 months, then 16 hours/week thereafter until 31st March 2029. The postholder will plan and deliver engaging trauma-informed groupwork, outreach and diversionary activities while also acting as a consistent keyworker. They will help learners identify their strengths, improve wellbeing, build practical and employability skills, and move towards safe and sustainable positive destinations. Working through The Larder's Pathways Hub and funded by CashBack for Communities, the role will coordinate closely with Police Scotland, youth justice, schools, social work, families, employers and third-sector partners. The post is embedded within The Larder's wider youth, training and community offer. This role is based in Livingston with occasional travel around West Lothian required. Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Learning & Development, Social Care, Education or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Current and demonstrable understanding of safeguarding in relation to children and young people.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and inclusive activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a respectful, trauma informed and rights-based approach.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and delivery workload.
• Ability to produce accurate plans, case notes and outcome records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to use own vehicle for work travel is preferred. For more information visit Vacancies : The Larder - Training tailored to you and your journey