Youth Outreach Worker | G+PP Church

• Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata)
• Contract: Part-time, 15 hours per week. This is initially for one year, subject to three month’s probation, but there is every possibility that it will continue or expand in 2027.
• Location: May vary between Gorgie Church at 190-192 Gorgie Road, Saltyard Café at 158 Dalry Road and Palmerston Place Church at 12 Palmerston Place. Also in the local schools.
• Closing date: 12noon, Tuesday 1st September 2026
• Interview date: Wednesday 9th September 2026.

About G+PP

Gorgie and Palmerston Place (G+PP Church) is a relatively new charge formed by the union of two thriving congregations in the west of Edinburgh. The united parish is one of the largest in the city, in terms of both geographical extent and population.Our two church buildings, on Palmerston Place and Gorgie Road, are approximately one mile apart, and conveniently linked by several bus routes. Half-way between them on Dalry Road, the Church runs Saltyard, a community café and hub, which is invaluable as a mission and outreach base, and is also used for various less formal worship services.

Rev Trish Archibald started as our minister in July 2025.

About the post

We are looking for someone with a strong Christian faith (*) to support our Ministry Team and volunteers in expanding our “Growing Young” initiative. Work will be based across our three church buildings, Gorgie Church, Saltyard Café and Palmerston Place Church as well as the possibility of schools’ liaison. Activities will focus on:

• Establishing a Sunday group for 10 – 15 year olds
• Running an after-school activity each week for upper primary/secondary pupils
• Exploring opportunities for working with schools in our parish

(*) This is a genuine occupational requirement in terms of the Equality Act (2010)

For more information, and to apply

The successful candidate will need to be flexible, reliable and hardworking with a friendly disposition and be a good team player. They will also require to have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Scotland check and satisfactory references.

Interested applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position.

More information, including the job description, is available on our website or from our Minister (TArchibald@churchofscotland.org.uk).

Interested candidates should submit a CV including the names and contact details of two referees (only to be contacted if the job is offered and accepted) and a letter of application explaining their interest in and suitability for the position. Interviews for short listed applicants are planned for Wednesday 9th September 2026. Applications should be emailed to our HR Team Leader at vacancies@gappchurch.org.uk by the closing date 12 noon on Tuesday 1st September 2026.