Children’s Health Scotland now recruiting.
- Area of Work: Children and Young People
- Type: News Item
- Published: 11th August 2026
Applications now open for a Programme and Engagement Coordinator (Children and Young People)
Programme and Engagement Coordinator (Children and Young People)
28 hours per week | Stirling with travel across Scotland
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with children and young people. Children’s Health Scotland are particularly keen to hear from teachers, health play specialists, youth workers, family support workers, community learning and development practitioners, and others with relevant experience.
The successful candidate will help deliver on their Self-Management Skills Programmes, Health Rights Defenders activities, training, events and participation opportunities that support children and young people to build confidence, develop new skills, understand their rights and improve their health and wellbeing.
Further information can be found here on the Children’s Health Scotland website.
Closing date: Friday 28 August 2026. Due to anticipated demand, we reserve the right to close applications early should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received.
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