Clare Jamieson – Manager

I have worked at CY since September 2007 and have done a few different jobs during this time. In my role as Manager, I am responsible for the overall running of the organisation, making sure we are supporting children and young people the best way we can. My favourite thing about working at CY is that no day is the same and you never quite know what you will be involved with next.

Claire White – Finance and Admin Coordinator

I began working at Canongate Youth in 2018 as an Administrator, providing support to the team.  In 2022 my role changed to Finance & Admin Co-ordinator to include looking after the organisation’s accounts.

My favourite thing about my role is working with a team who are passionate in supporting our young people.

Catherine McMillan – Youth Development Worker 

I have worked at Canongate Youth since May 2014. As a Youth Development Worker I support young people in school via our Wellbeing Mentor project. The best part of the job is seeing the change in young people from the start of working with them to the end and the relationships built with them in the meantime. I also have a great team that I work with and there is never a dull moment in the office

Suzanne Quinan – Senior Youth Development Worker 

I have worked at Canongate for too many years to mention- let’s just say I’ve been here the longest and can’t go onto the front street without meeting a stream of young people or family members past and present. Over the years my role has been that of generic youth worker working in both our open community provision and providing services to local schools through group work and one to one support. In recent years, my role has changed with the focus now entirely on school based work, but also offering groupwork programmes during school time, here at CY. The groups here at CY, working alongside one of my colleagues or a member of school staff are probably my favourite part of this. I love having the opportunity to work in such a positive way with young people and hope to continue to do so for many more years!

Sima Carrasco – Wellbeing Worker

I started working at CY in September 20218. My role as a wellbeing worker involves developing and delivering 1-1 and group sessions for young people. My favourite part about my job is seeing young people becoming more confident and finding strategies to cope with difficulties. I enjoy being part of such a fantastic team.

Julia Tarajkowicz – Youth Worker

I joined the CY team in June 2021. Since then I have worked in various youth club settings. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of a team and having the opportunity to meet and work with incredible children and young people. It is a privilege to be a part of CY.

Eli Fechlie – Youth Development Worker

I have worked in a variety of roles at Canongate Youth since 2018. I’m responsible for the development and delivery of a programme of support and activities for children and young people aged between 7-12. I mainly work in schools offering one to one support and group work, using a variety of creative and supportive approaches in response to their needs. The best bit about my job is building positive relationships with children, young people, and their families!

Lewis Adams – Youth Worker

I have worked at CY since 2016 – firstly as a member of the Old School Cafe team and now as a youth worker in the clubs.

Kadie Tarawally – Youth Worker

I have been working at CY since 2019. I first started at the Music Café and now work in our various clubs and provisions like Banana Club and Open All Hours. My favourite thing about working within the CY team is meeting all the amazing young people we work with and having fun. No one day is the same!

Bonny Third – Youth Development Worker

I started at Canongate Youth as a Youth Development Worker in September 2022 delivering the youth work programme. I love seeing how excited the young people are to come into CY for the clubs. I’ve had a range of youth work experience and I’m really passionate about young people having a safe space to have fun, build relationships and grow. I’m delighted to work at CY and to be part of the amazing team! 

Kirsty McMeekin – Youth Development Worker

I have been working at Canongate youth since October 2022 within the employability team working with young people aged 16-24. I work with young people 1:1 and in groups. It’s a great privilege to work with such a great organisation, dedicated to supporting young people to realise their full potential.