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The latest job opportunities from Aberdeen’s third sector

Youth Development Coach (Cashback for Communities)

Aberdeen Foyer

£25,912 - £29,454 per annum

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 36.25 hours

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Permanent

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Fraserburgh and Peterhead

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We are looking for a passionate and committed Youth Development Coach to join a new service supporting young people aged 14–25. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service in its early stages, helping shape how it develops while making a real difference to young people’s lives. You will work alongside young people facing challenges that may affect their wellbeing, future opportunities, housing stability or safety, including family conflict, disengagement from education, social isolation, poor mental wellbeing, homelessness risk and involvement in antisocial behaviour.

Applications Close: 14/09/2026

Lead Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland

£27,575 - £30,820

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 37 hours

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you. As a Lead Practitioner, you will be required to work on your own initiative, make decisions and provide support to colleagues; you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes.

Applications Close: 13/09/2026

Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland

£25,878 - £26,843

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 37 hours

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you. As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes.

Applications Close: 13/09/2026

Sessional Substance Use Worker (Direct Access)

Alcohol and Drugs Action

£14.77 - £16.35

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Part Time

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Hours per week: 18 hours

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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The successful candidate will offer advice, information and support to enable people to make informed decisions to reduce the harms associated with alcohol and drug use through the provision of services such as Needle Exchange, Helpline, Duty drop, outreach -amongst others. You will provide targeted harm reduction interventions such as Naloxone, Dried Blood Spot Testing, and other relevant actions to help reduce harms.

Applications Close: 18/09/2026

Community Support & Development Worker

Dyce & Stoneywood Community Association

£16.00 per hour

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Part Time

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Hours per week: 12 hours p/w

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Fixed Term

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Aberdeen

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Join Dyce & Stoneywood Community Association and help develop activities that bring people together and improve wellbeing across the local community. This part-time role supports volunteers, community groups and outreach activities while helping shape new opportunities for people in Dyce and Stoneywood.

Applications Close: 25/09/2026

Development Coach – King’s Trust Team Programme

Aberdeen Foyer

£25,912 - £29,454

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 36.25 hours per week

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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Aberdeen Foyer is looking for a Development Coach to lead the King’s Trust Team Programme in Aberdeen. This rewarding 12-week programme supports young people aged 16–25 who are not in education, employment or training. You’ll help them build confidence, develop practical and employability skills, gain recognised qualifications and take positive steps towards their future.

Applications Close: 09/09/2026