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YouthBorders News, Reminders, Events & Training
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Summer of Play - Important Information for YouthBorders Members
Over the past two weeks YouthBorders has been working with Scottish Borders Council and other partners to develop the plans for "Summer of Play" in the Borders. In particular we are working with the local authority around additional provision of play and outdoor experiences for children and young people in rural villages and communities. If you would like to know more and become involved in the project please contact Susan ASAP.
In the next few weeks we will be sharing details of a new micro-grants scheme for play equipment for voluntary and community groups to apply to; and we will be in touch with our members about a small pot of funding for subsidised spaces on your existing holiday provision for young people who may face financial or other barriers to participation. Finally, if you have holiday activity planned please tag us in on your social media posts when promoting your plans or send details directly to Jemma
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Power of Youth Day during Volunteers Week
Yesterday was #PowerOfYouthDay during #VolunteersWeekScot, YouthBorders and our partners at Volunteer Centre Borders have pledged to the #iwill campaign to support youth social action.
Last week we co-hosted the first meeting of the Youth Volunteering Development Group, bringing together community groups and organisations who can provide volunteering opportunities to young people. Over the coming months we will explore themes including recruiting young volunteers, supporting young volunteers, risk assessment and insurance for young volunteers, and exploring family and group volunteering. If you want to join us, share experience, learn and develop in a supportive peer space then drop us a message.
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Fond Farewell to Colin
At YouthBorders we are so lucky to have a brilliantly committed team of volunteer trustees. It is with a huge amount of respect, gratitude and appreciation that we bid a fond farewell to our Chairperson, Colin Easton. Colin has volunteered his time, expertise and considerable knowledge to our charity and youth work in the Borders since joining us as a trustee in July 2015. Colin moves on from YouthBorders, today, after 6 years of outstanding voluntary service. We wish him well for the future and his next adventures. We are pretty sure that the volunteering gene in Colin will ensure he is not a stranger to the voluntary sector in the Borders for long!
We will be introducing our new YouthBorders Chairperson on our social media pages on Friday 4th June, following our board meeting which takes place this evening.
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COVID-19 Guidance and Information: Updates
Youth Work and CLD
The Youth Work guidance was most recently updated on 26th April 2021. To understand the detail of the changes you should read both the Scottish Government guidance for the CLD sector and the youth work Covid-19: Guiding Framework to support the delivery of youth work services.
Scottish Borders will move to Level 1 on Saturday 5th June. Current permitted activity includes:
- Youth Work (Under 18 years old): Youth work permitted indoors and outdoors with a maximum number of 30 people in any space (including youth workers)
- Youth Work (18 years and over): Youth work permitted indoors and outdoors with a maximum number of 15 people (including youth workers)
- Residential youth work activity can resume in line with the phased approach and timescales set out in the Schools visit guidance.
- Guidance for the delivery of youth work services has been updated to provide further detail on travel advice in relation to Level 3 areas.
In addition:
- Numbers: When considering numbers of young people, you should ensure that your space has the capacity to allow for 2m social distancing per young person aged 12 and over (including staff). You should “Determine Capacity” for your space and record this in your risk assessment.
- Please refer to the CLD guidance for details on ventilation/ hygiene and health of staff and service users. The Scottish Government has also produced an advice guide highlighting key ventilation practice
If you have space that you wish to assess the capacity of, this useful guide from the Scottish Government can support you with this calculation and to prompt you through other considerations when assessing capacity.
For any specific questions regarding the guidance please contact Ayliffe at YouthBorders or visit the YouthLink Scotland FAQ.
Multi-purpose Community Facilities
The Scottish government guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities during the covid-19 pandemic was updated on the 30th April 2021.
This guidance is for those managing community centres, youth centres, village halls, and other community facilities and is primarily about how to reopen buildings as safely as possible.
It will also be relevant to our members who hire or use a community centre as well as those who own and let their own premises to others.
The guidance sets out the 5 levels of protection and what is permitted at each level. It recognises that CLD activity for youth work and adult learning is an essential part of Scotland’s education system providing services to some of the most vulnerable people living in our communities. The community facilities are therefore permitted to grant access in line with the CLD sectoral guidance which outlines specific restrictions and considerations to be followed at each protection level.
Permitted activities should only be reinstated following a COVID-19 risk assessment and any subsequent mitigating measures put in place, such as enhanced cleaning, hygiene, and physical distancing measures.
Live Borders have set out their timeline for re-opening facilities in the Scottish Borders. The indicative date for reopening of halls and community centres operated by Live Borders is 30 August 2021.
If you have any question regarding this guidance, please contact Ayliffe at YouthBorders.
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NEW! Mindful Mondays with Be You Mindfulness
Monday 7th, 14th, 28th June, 6-7pm, via Zoom
Mindful Mondays for adults working with young people. This supportive session will be tailored to meet the needs of the group and will give the group space to have some time just for them , to relax and unwind, express emotions and/or challenges they are facing. It will include (but not be limited too) relaxation tips and techniques, ways to let go, self-care strategies to help stop emotional burnout, mindful movement and using the breath to be present. When you show up for yourself you can truly show up for others.
For more information and to book your place CLICK HERE
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The Role of a Youth Organisation Trustee
Tuesday 15th June 2021, 6-8pm, via Zoom
Trainer: Ayliffe Rose, YouthBorders
YouthBorders Members Only
This workshop will look at the role of a youth organisation trustee, including discussing legal responsibilities and individual duties. A good understanding of the role of a trustee will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to help your board function effectively and support good governance for your organisation.
For more information and to book your place CLICK HERE
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Save the Date: Working with autistic young people in youth work
Thursday 24th June 2021, 6-8pm, via Zoom
Trainer: Autism Network Scotland
Open to all Members
This webinar with Autism Network Scotland will help you build your confidence in working with autistic young people and their parent/families. It will include information about autism to develop your understanding as well as practical advice and examples which you can apply in your youth work setting. The trainer has a background in youth work and will share her own experience and learning. This session is part of our Dialogue Project in partnership with Branching Out and is open to all YouthBorders members.
For more information and to book your place CLICK HERE
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LGBT Youth Scotland - Pride Picnic
This June, come together outdoors and reconnect with loved ones while fundraising for a good cause. Host a Pride Picnic to raise money and help LGBT Youth Scotland make life better for young people.
A Pride Picnic can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be: a few drinks with friends or a pot luck picnic to show off your culinary skills.
Register for a digital Picnic Pack for hosts, which is filled with inspiration including fun activities for all ages and some simple ways to collect donations from your attendees.
With most Pride events on hold for 2021, they wanted to find another way to keep that community spirit alive while following government guidance. They'd normally raise thousands of pounds for their services during Pride season, and this year they won't let the pandemic stop them from raising funds while having fun!
What’s more, if you register your picnic before Sunday 6th June, you could be in with the chance of winning an exclusive prize from one of their small business partners. Prizes include an afternoon tea voucher, delicious coffee and baked goods, and even a tattoo!
Invite your friends, get creative, and make the most of this summer as we look towards brighter days!
Find out more
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LGBT Domestic Abuse Project Consultation
LGBT Youth Scotland developed the LGBT Domestic Abuse Project in 2007 to raise awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people’s experiences of domestic abuse and to support mainstream services across the gender-based violence and related sectors to develop inclusive policies and practices. They believe that every LGBT person experiencing domestic abuse has the right to receive a supportive service response regardless of which service provider they access.
To achieve this, their LGBT Domestic Abuse Project aims to develop new digital training that will offer a blend of e-learning and interactive training. They want to ensure that the training is fit for purpose and responds to the learning needs of professionals who work directly and indirectly with domestic abuse survivors.
That's where you come in...
Whether you work in a domestic abuse or gender-based violence service, or a related field such as housing, health, criminal justice, advice services, or education; by taking part in this consultation, you will be helping us to understand the learning needs of cross-sector professionals. It should only take 10 - 15 mins to complete and they won’t ask you to identify yourself or the organisation you work for. The ideas, comments or questions you share will inform the content and delivery approaches of the new training.
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Kooth Online Counselling Service for 11 – 18 years (up to 19th birthday) in Borders
Kooth are delighted to inform you that Borders Council has commissioned the online counselling service Kooth, a service delivered by Kooth Digital Health. Kooth is an integral component of Borders’ mental health provision offering digital counselling and emotional well-being service for young people and will be launching in the area in June.
Kooth will be working in the region to raise the profile of the service with professionals and young people.
Staff Webinars:
- Tuesday 8th June, 4-5pm
- Friday 11th June, 9-10am
- Monday 14th June, 12.30-1.30pm
- Wednesday 16th June, 11am-12noon
- Thursday 24th June, 5-6pm
Kooth Digital Resources:
Kooth digital posters and images to be utilised on websites and via social media can be found on the Kooth portal here. Some key resources are highlighted below:
- Swivel User Guide: HERE
- Digital Poster covering all aspects of the Service: HERE
- How to Sign up to Kooth Guide for young people: HERE
For further information please download the Kooth Information Pack for Borders
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Youthlink Scotland and Youth Scotland launch, new Access to Facilities survey to gauge ongoing barriers to youth work delivery
The survey asks organisations from across the youth work sector about the challenges and barriers they currently face in delivering indoor, digital, detached, and outdoor youth work.
The Access to Facilities survey will provide a picture of current access to spaces and venues across the country, and will shed light on the difficulties faced by youth work organisations and projects as we support our young people to access crucial services. The results from this survey will be fed directly into Youthlink Scotland’s discussions with the Scottish Government, COSLA and others on the opening of facilities in line with the national guidance.
Youth work organisations and projects across Scotland are encouraged to fill out this survey so we can ensure that our young people have vital youth work support going forward.
The survey only takes a couple of minutes to fill in and is open until Monday 7th June 2021. Click here to take the survey now
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New Dates: Scottish Borders Introduction to Public Protection - Level 1
This is now a two part, multi-agency training course, introducing the principles and practice of Public Protection in the Scottish Borders. Delegates must attend both parts to complete this Level 1 course.
This course is suitable for everyone who is employed, or volunteers to work with Children and/or adults in Scottish Borders.
Part One: by the end of the course you will:
• Understand what is meant by harm, abuse and neglect
• Be aware of the basic kinds of harm, abuse and neglect
• Be aware of signs of potential harm, abuse and neglect
• Understand information sharing responsibilities
• Know how to raise concerns about a child or adult in the Scottish Borders
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:
Part Two: by the end of the course you will:
• Understand how Public Protection is structured in the Scottish Borders
• Have a broad understanding of roles and responsibilities in relation to child and adult protection
• Be aware of the main policies and procedures for child and adult protection in the Scottish Borders
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:
Scottish Borders Council Child Protection Level 2 Training
A multi-agency training course, for staff in the Specific Contact workforce group. This includes those who at times may: make CP referrals; write or contribute to risk assessments and reports, or attend Child Protection Case Conferences and Core Groups.
This course is the equivalent of our face-to-face training “Roles and Responsibilities in Child Protection”.
By the end of this course you will:
- Understand what it means to effectively contribute to risk assessments and the risk management process
- Be aware of the expectations at key stages of the formal Child Protection process
- Be aware of some of the tools available to support your practice
To book a place on this course please click here.
- Weds 16 June 2021, 09.30-11.00
- Tues 29 June 2021, 14.00-15.30
You need to select the Course name, date and time and fill in the form that follows.
If the date shows unavailable, unfortunately it is fully booked.
Please note that you will need to complete Introduction to Public Protection Parts 1 and 2 before attending this course.
For more information please contact HQOperations@scotborders.gov.uk
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Borders ADP Workforce Development Training Directory
Please see attached the Workforce Training Directory for Spring/Summer 2021.
All of the advertised sessions will take place on Microsoft Teams, some of these run over 2 sessions, so please ensure you can attend both before you book a place.
If you would like further information or book a place, please forward your details to bordersadp@borders.scot.nhs.uk
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Job and Volunteering Opportunities
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Kelso Quest - Youth Leader
Full time 2 year post, Salary £22,000-£26,000 per annum
They are looking for someone to lead a programme of dynamic youth work for 11-18 year olds in Kelso.
The successful applicant will:
- Be trained and experienced in youth work
- Be highly motivated individual
- Have excellent communication skills
- Create a nurturing environment to enable the development of capable and confident young people
- Share the good news of Jesus with the young people
- Be able to build and develop a team of volunteers
- Set up and run weekly groups for young people
- Have excellent social media skills
- Be part of the three churches involved in the project
- Produce development plans and reports
- Keep comprehensive records of work for our funders
- Start date September 2021
Closing Date 2nd July 2021
Informal enquires to: arodwell@churchofscotland.org.uk
Applications to: Anna Rodwell, Kelso North and Ednam Parish Church, 2 Bowmont Street, Kelso, TD5 7JH
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Coldstream After School - Bank/Sessional staff
To cover for or supplement our existing staff. Typically, you will cover for sickness, absence, holidays and periods of temporary fluctuation in child numbers.
You will be expected to assist in ensuring all children attending receive high quality care, are kept safe and are provided with stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs. Employment is on a casual zero hours basis and you will be contacted directly by Coldstream After School Club if and when work is available
The following list of duties should be taken as the minimum requirement.
To assist with high quality care and activities for the children and to recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.
Ensure you are familiar with the key policies and procedures, especially safeguarding children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health and safety. You will be provided with a copy of Coldstream After School Club’s guide to policies and procedures.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required by the setting
To always uphold the confidentiality of the setting.
To always promote good relations between staff members, parents and children, and promote the quality ethos of the setting.
For an application pack, please email Joan Stewart, or if you wish to have an informal chat about the role, please email Steve Wright, After School Club Manager, or Tel:07889570809
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Tweeddale Youth Action - Youth Worker
Tweeddale Youth Action (TYA) is the lead organisation for youth-work provision in Tweeddale. They offer 10-25 year-old young people living in Peebles, Innerleithen and the surrounding areas, a safe alternative to hanging around bus stops and street corners. Through their youth clubs in Peebles and Innerleithen they aim to provide relevant and meaningful activities in a fun and secure environment.
Post title: Youth Worker
Location: Peebles and Innerleithen
Hours: Evening and occasional weekend work
Rate of pay: £9.50-£12 per hour according to experience
General role: As a Tweeddale Youth Action Youth Worker you will plan, deliver and evaluate meaningful activities and group work that respond to young people’s needs and you will help to inform age-appropriate inputs that positively influence young people’s health and well-being.
Application Closing Date: 21st June, 2021
For more information CLICK HERE
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Children 1st - Project Worker
Full time and Part Time posts
Children 1st have a long history of supporting children, young people, adults and families across the Scottish Borders area. They have been given funding to increase their service and are delighted to be able to recruit new team members to strengthen their offer of support. Their service provides a wide range of recovery focussed support for children, adults and whole families who have been impacted by and directly experienced abuse – including physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence and sexual abuse. They also support families to retain the safe care of their children, through the offer of whole family support and Family Group Decision Making meetings. For more information
Closing Date Monday 7th June
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Peeblesshire Youth Trust (SCIO) - Project Co-ordinator
Permanent position, part time hours, school term time only.
21 hours per week. £20,020 - £20,930 pro rata salary, dependent upon experience. Voluntary pension enrolment option after 6 months in post.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a local charity which is firmly embedded in the community. Based in Peebles, you will work closely with the Programme Manager to deliver our services supporting young people aged 10-14 years across Tweeddale. The role involves delivery of confidence-building activities with our young people, liaising with their families and schools, and supporting our volunteer mentors.
You will require excellent people skills, be organised and self-motivated, and be able to engage with young people.
For a full job description, guidance notes and recruitment process details, or if you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please email Sarah Keen, Programme Manager, at ‘info@peeblesshireyouthtrust.org’.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 7th June with interviews to be held on 21st and 22nd June.
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Volunteer with… in conversation with the Youth Volunteering Ambassadors
An event led by young people, for young people... to share experiences, speak to organisations who have volunteering opportunities available or coming up, ask questions and seek support. There will also be a quiz half-way you can take part in, with a prize for winner.
The lead team of 8 young people (Miriam, Marta, Lauren, Siobhan, Taylor, Ben, Abbie and Lara) will be joined by….
Lynsay Laird from Youth Wellbeing Coaching
Stefanie Poletyllo from Interest Link (Befriending)
Ellen McFadzen from One Step Borders (Befriending)
Lesley from Tweedsmuir Heritage Project
Frances Mann, Volunteer Coordinator at Trimontium
This is a digital event taking place via Zoom. A link to attend will be distributed to registered attendees prior to the event. Find out more
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Free music workshop for young people
Fri 18 June - 17:00 – 18:30
Join @MusicActionInt for a music workshop where we'll learn about the experience of conflict in other countries & use music & production skills to create music online together. To find out more and book click here
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Words, Sound and Music - Coming Through COVID
Are you interested in creative writing, music, history , drama , poetry, or song? Like to explore the potential your iPad has for creating original and exciting recordings?
Open to all young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years old in the Cheviot area (Kelso and Jedburgh)– no previous experience required.
The project aims to encourage young creatives to work together, sometimes remotely, on a recording project.
Throughout the year you will be encouraged to reflect on the world around you and what changes you hope to see in future, or maybe you’ll create a collection of sounds that help you relax, or that are simply fun.
They will be using IPads , Garageband Launchpad and other music apps to create recordings of spoken word, song, music and found sounds from the environment around us to create a unique soundtrack.
If you are interested please send your details to the email address below and list one example of writing or music that inspires you which they can add to their Coming Through Covid Playlist.
Contact: James Mackintosh, Musician and producer. 07974 923 860
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Eat, Sleep, Ride CIC - Diversity & Inclusion Day
Saturday 26th June, 11am, at Heughhead Farm, Reston
TICKETS ONLY - Email to book your place
Join our talented flexi schoolers on the 26th June, where they will host an amazing day, where they ask us to think more about D&I and how we can all help make the world better.
The Day Includes;
- Yoga Taster Sessions
- Equine Facilitated Learning Workshops
- Arts and Crafts
- stalls & exhibits
- fun little jumping competition for all
To book for your place please email
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Applications for 2021 Young Leaders Development Programme now open!
We are living in a Climate Crisis and we need leaders of all backgrounds to make Scotland’s sustainable future a reality. Leadership is all about influence. You don’t need to be a chief executive or MSP to have an impact on this world.
The aim of the Young Leaders Development Programme (YLDP) is to give young people the leadership skills and climate change knowledge they need to take action in the climate emergency. Now in its fifth year, they're looking for young people to join the programme.
Equality, diversity and inclusion go hand in hand with climate change and are central to the 2050 Climate Group. Applications are welcome from enthusiastic, broad-minded people of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and experience.
The deadline for applications is 10pm on 17 June 2021.
Find out more and apply.
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Funding for Organisations & Financial Support for Individuals
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Build Back a Better Borders Recovery Fund.
The one-off £500,000 fund has been established as part of the response and recovery efforts relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The aim is to provide support for initiatives, projects or events that will ‘re-boot’ or ‘kick start’ activities relating to sport, culture, volunteering, tackling environment and climate change issues with the overall aim of strengthening community capacity, resilience and engagement.
The fund is available for one-off new initiatives and projects and has been divided between the five localities of Berwickshire, Cheviot, Eildon, Teviot and Liddesdale and Tweeddale.
The fund is open from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022 and is available to both constituted groups (maximum £15k) and non-constituted groups (maximum £5k, with payment through an umbrella body). A fast track process is available for applications of up to £1.5k. Funding will be allocated on a one-off basis only and successful applicants must have spent their award within 6 months.
More information about the application process and eligibility criteria is available
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The Open University Flexible Workforce Development Fund
Access training up to the value of £5,000
The OU in Scotland has been awarded £1m to support SMEs across Scotland as part of Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF). This fund is for small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) including charities and social enterprises across Scotland’s third sector to access training up to the value of £5,000 delivered by the OU to support upskilling or reskilling of employees and volunteers.
The aims of the FWDF is to increase productivity and economic growth, retain jobs and support employers as they adapt to a new working environment. More information
How to apply:
- Arrange a telephone appointment by completing an enquiry form
- We will talk you through the process and work with you to build a tailored suite of training for your employees/volunteers
- We have various types of training to choose from such as microcredentials and short courses at SCQF level 10+
- We have training courses in business, management, IT, digital, health and social care, the green economy.
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Foundation Scotland - Essentia Foundation
The Essentia Foundation provides financial support to charities and community groups to help achieve the following objectives:
- Improved health and social welfare of children and young people up to the age of 25 years old.
- Increased opportunities for training, enhancing learning, upskilling, and developing career opportunities, and supporting young people up to the age of 25 years old to move towards employment.
Grants of between £500 and £3,000 are available.
For more information and how to apply CLICK HERE
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