CLD Assistant - ABS48771

Aberdeenshire Council; Aboyne; Vor Ort; GBP 8.000 - 10.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aberdeenshire Council's Community Learning and Development Service is seeking a part-time Community Learning and Development Assistant (15 hours per week) to join the Youth and Communities Team in Aboyne. The role contributes to delivering local learning opportunities in line with identified needs and national priorities.

You will create and deliver youth work and community development activities, engaging with communities to help young people overcome challenges using a CLD approach.

Qualifikationen

• This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• A confirmed offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks.
• Minimum one reference from current or most recent employer.

Aufgaben

• Create and deliver youth work and community development opportunities in line with Council priorities.
• Support young people to overcome challenges and develop a wide range of skills through early intervention.
• Engage with local communities and organisations to address inequality using a CLD approach.

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Aberdeenshire Council Community Learning and Development (CLD) Service are looking to recruit one 15 hour per week Community Learning and Development Assistant to the Youth and Communities Team to contribute to the development and delivery of local learning and development opportunities in line with data driven identified need and national priorities. Successful candidates will practice a person-centred approach, be well organised and confident to engage with communities at all levels.

The Community Learning and Development Service (CLD) sits within Aberdeenshire Council's wider Education and Children's Service and CLD Standards Council for Scotland is the professional body. CLD is a targeted service and works with individuals and groups offering learning for people who want to make positive changes in their communities and personal lives.

The post within CLD creates valuable opportunities for a fulfilling career which changes lives and strengthens communities through wider learning.

The 15 hours permanent post is based in Aboyne CEC, covering the Aboyne Academy cluster area with an expectation to cover the South areas as required.

The key duties of a CLD Assistant are to create and deliver youth work and community development opportunities in line with Council priorities. Through early intervention approaches, you will support young people to overcome challenges and to develop a wide range of skills. You will have a strong commitment to working within communities to address issues of inequality. You will have experience of working within local communities with young people and community organisations using a CLD approach.

The posts within CLD create valuable opportunities for a fulfilling career which changes lives and strengthens communities through wider learning.

This posts may require some irregular and unsocial hours, including working weekends. You must hold a current valid driving licence and have access to a car. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and Aberdeenshire Council. Applications from recently qualified professionals are welcome.

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.