Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Contract Type: Fixed 24 months
Salary: FC3 £25,604.33 - £26,786.83 Year - 1 (50%); Year - 2 (80%)
Working Pattern: 36 hours (includes evenings and weekends)
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
This Youth Worker Apprentice role is an ideal opportunity for a young person who is interested in working with communities and building a career in Community Learning and Development. Applicants should between the ages of 16 and 24 yrs and living in Fife. You will support activities, events and projects that help young people learn, develop skills and have their voices heard, while working alongside experienced youth work staff. The role includes a mix of community-based, evening working, with travel across local venues. Salary is in line with the Modern Apprentice programme, on a fixed-term apprenticeship contract. Benefits include excellent training and development opportunities, staff discounts, uniform provided where required, and a clear pathway into future employment within Fife Council.
To be shortlisted, applicants should demonstrate the ability to engage positively with young people, listen effectively, encourage participation, build trusted relationships, and work as part of a team. They should be reliable, organised, able to work flexibly, and committed to learning and development. An awareness of young people's needs and the ability to act as a positive role model are essential. Educated to National 5 level (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, or able to demonstrate equivalent literacy and numeracy skills through qualifications, work experience, volunteering, or other relevant experience. Good IT skills, including the ability to use common digital applications such as Microsoft Office.
Applicants must be willing to complete the required core training within one year of appointment. Membership of the PVG Scheme for Children, or the ability to obtain PVG clearance, is required. The ability to travel to community venues across Fife is desirable.
If you are under 16 and don’t have a National Insurance number, email Recruitment.allocations@fife.gov.uk and you will be given a temporary number to enable you to complete your application.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 disclosure with PVG.
This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks
For further information please contact: Chris Miezitis at Chris.Miezitis@fife.gov.uk