Join the Youth Scotland team! We're looking for an Awards Development Worker (Systems and Services). This new post will play an important role in consolidating recent developments and ensuring our systems and services continue to evolve. Find out more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/4xYDKdg

Did you see us at Big Ideas? Day two is now underway, it's been a fantastic weekend so far with excellent workshops for youth workers and young people, a talent show, a colour run and loads of other evening entertainment options 👏

Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them)@amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · 4w ago

First day at #BigIdeas with @youthscotland.org.uk such a blast already with the colour run, workshops, talent show and all the amazing people and groups I have met cannot wait for the rest of the event to happen! #youthwork #workshops #photos

First day at #BigIdeas with @youthscotland.org.uk such a blast already with the colour run, workshops, talent show and all the amazing people and groups I have met cannot wait for the rest of the event to happen! #youthwork #workshops #photos

📚 New term, new SCQF guides! Teachers can order free copies of our updated guides for: 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & carers 🎓 Pupils View online or order copies for your school: 👉 Parents and carers guide: scqf.org.uk/wp-content/u... 👉 Pupil guide: scqf.org.uk/wp-content/u... 📦 Order copies: schools@scqf.org.uk

Support and supervision training session coming up! Support and supervision is a cornerstone of good practice in youth and community work. This practical, introductory course is designed for those new to the role of supervisor. Find out more and sign up 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cON0IH

Our Women's Service risks closing without urgent funding, leaving women without vital support. Help keep it alive: 🔗 https://www.murrays.scot/news/save-the-womens-service-strong-start-but-womens-service-still-at-risk

If you're a youth worker, we want to hear your views about: 📵 a social media ban for under 16s 🔎 impact on young people ❗ issues the sector needs to engage with The survey has been extended to 13 May - help us represent the sector by taking part now 👉 https://bit.ly/49u8NDP

What has #HypercyberyouthProject been up to this week, well the seniors went to our local park to do a litter pick. We also had games such as balancing chairs and uno and learned circus skills such as plate spinning so a wide variety this week!

Attended the UWS Community Education's third annual conference on Wednesday. presented a community bingo icebreaker and my first year placement portfolio. Amazing to see other presentations and can't wait for next year's event. #education #communitywork #youthwork #inspiring #photos

Do you have a child in secondary school? Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is looking for feedback from parents and carers to help shape its careers service. All entrants have the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher. 🔗 sds.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

We have an upcoming online interactive outdoor learning session designed to help youth workers feel confident, prepared and inspired for outdoor activities ahead of their holiday programmes. Find out more and sign up 🔗 https://bit.ly/488ISRN

Our Small Grants Scheme will open on Monday 20 April! 🗓️ Applicants will have 8 weeks to submit outline proposals 💷 Funding: between £500 and £15,000 ➡️ We particularly welcome proposals based on our Long-term vision and research that informs alcohol policy debates

URGENT APPEAL: We need £60,000 to keep Murray's Women's Service open in Glasgow. Violence is rising—your donation saves lives! 👉 Donate: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/save-our-womens-service #UrgentAppeal #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #DonateNow #Glasgow #SaveMurraysWomensService #EndGBV

📣 Have you left school, but aren't sure what’s next? 🎯 The SCQF can help you: ✅ Understand your qualifications ✅ Explore all your options (not just the 'traditional' ones) ✅ Discover pathways 🔗 Visit scqf.org.uk/support/lear... or to start planning your future!

Join the Youth Scotland Team! We are looking for a Fundraiser to join our team and help strengthen our fundraising activity, supporting community-based youth work across Scotland. Read more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rWCa8c

Exciting opportunity to join Murray’s Initiative as a Counsellor! Make a real difference supporting people affected by alcohol across Glasgow & surrounding areas. Vacancies: 14 hrs (East Dunbartonshire) & 21 hrs (Glasgow) Apply: https://www.murrays.scot/about/join-us

📣 It’s back: 20+ workshops, 2 days, 1 unforgettable weekend – it’s Big Ideas Weekend 2026! Save the date for #BigIdeas! @ Stirling University from 29 - 30 August to build new skills, make new friends & celebrate the power of youth work. Read more now ➡️ bit.ly/YS-BIW26S

March recap!!! Just an amazing month taking part of many events and finishing up placement it has been such a joy overall delivering sessions, to spending time with friends and family and taking part in national events thank you! #fyp #uni #recap #photos #youthworkmatters

The Youth Scotland Safe Spaces Youth Work Fund is now live! The Youth Scotland Safe Spaces Youth Work Fund is a small grant fund supported by the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3Plfgdd

Join the Youth Scotland Team! We are looking for a Fundraiser to join our team and help strengthen our fundraising activity, supporting community-based youth work across Scotland. Read more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rWCa8c

Are you a youth worker looking to build on your practice and connect with others across Scotland? Are you based in Paisley? Training essentials includes an array of workshops to choose from, all of them designed around the needs of young people. Book your place today 🔗https://bit.ly/4rCy7Oj

Not sure what ‘SCQF level’ means in a job advert? We’re here to help! 💡 An SCQF level shows how difficult a qualification is. The levels range from 1 to 12 and go from basic to more advanced learning. ✅ Discover your SCQF level at scqf.org.uk/the-framewor... #SCQF #KnowYourLevel #JobHunt

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This session at #HyperCyberyouthproject is all about beads! The seniors made amazing bracelets, phone charms, fidgets, and key chains. Well done to all the talented creators! #fyp #art #beads #creativeart

Looking for a new job? 🤔 Not sure what SCQF levels on job adverts mean? We’ve got you covered. ✅ Find your SCQF level and understand how your qualifications match the role at scqf.org.uk/the-framewor... #SCQF #JobSearch #AllLearningCounts

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible maternal figures in our lives! Whether you're a mom, stepmom, grandma, aunt, or anyone who has taken on a nurturing role, thank you for your love, guidance, and unwavering support. Today is for celebrating you and the impact you've made.

So thrilled to announce I've received my CLD Standards Council certification! This certification not only validates my commitment to learning and development but also highlights the importance of joining the CLD Standards Council as a member. #CLD #professionaldevelopment #youthwork #fyp

Today we’re attending the Awards Network Annual Event. The Awards Network hosted by Youth Scotland and exists to support working together between youth award providers to recognise the achievements of young people in Scotland. Find out more about the awards network: www.awardsnetwork.org

Such a great day yesterday attending #Reach2026 at Stirling University team #HyperCyberYouthProject had a blast attending the mental health with arts workshops and mental health with games, such a valuable experience to learning coping mechanisms and fun ways to help us relax. @youthscotland.org.uk

Celebrating strength, resilience, and the unstoppable spirit of women everywhere. Here’s to breaking barriers and inspiring change every day. #InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerHer

All is ready for #Reach2026