Youth Coordinator - Scotland

Job Introduction

Diabetes Scotland have secured funding to develop and deliver a peer support project led by young people targeted specifically at 11–25-year-olds living with type 1 diabetes across Scotland.  This project aims to improve self-management by helping young people increase their emotional health and wellbeing, overcome isolation and increase their confidence in self-management.

We have a brilliant and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our ‘Connected Working’ framework which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role of course.  We do not dictate the number of days you have to attend the office.

First Interview Date: 12 September 2022

Second Interview date: 19 September 2022

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.  You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
• To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here

 If you have any questions, please cntact HRAdvice@diabetes.org.uk  

Role Responsibility

Project Delivery/Management

• To lead development, delivery and project management, following all relevant safeguarding, GDPR and Diabetes UK policies and procedures
• To embed the principles of co-design and co-production and ensure the project is being responsive to the needs of young people living with type 1
• To be responsible for the overall project budget
• To develop and deliver a robust evaluation and monitoring plan and meet all reporting requirements
• To be an ambassador for the project and for young people living with type 1
• To recruit and train young volunteers and constantly increase the confidence and capability of young people actively involved in the project
• To implement a communications and marketing strategy for the project across a range of platforms
• To proactively build, and manage, key stakeholder/partnership relationships
• To share best practice and provide regular networking and knowledge transfer opportunities
• To support the development of an on-going legacy for the project beyond the lifespan of the current funding

General Responsibilities

• To be a point of first contact within Diabetes Scotland for all volunteers aged between 11-25
• To advise Diabetes Scotland on best practice relating to young people as required
• To support Diabetes Scotland events and with general office duties as required
• To contribute to Diabetes Scotland’s strategic planning and delivery and support the wider Diabetes Scotland team as required

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have project management experience and have worked collaboratively with young people and young adults to design approaches that will meet their needs.  Educated to degree level, or equivalent standard, you will have experience of working with young people and young adults across a variety of settings.  You will also have experience of project planning, delivery, training and evaluation with excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as being proficient with digital and social media. 

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK