Community Learning Assistant, Alyth Community Wing

Location: Alyth Community Wing Albert Street Alyth, PH11 8AX

Salary: £31,984 - £35,100 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Community Learning Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - PKC12580
£31,984 - £35,100
Alyth Community Wing

Would you like to work in a role where you are making a real difference to people’s lives within our communities? If so, please apply.

Based at Alyth Community Wing, this post involves working with a wide range of community members both on a 1:1 basis and in group settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learner centred programmes for Adult and Community Learning.
• Engage with a wide range of people and stakeholders.
• Supervise and support volunteers.
• Support collaborative and partnership working to deliver the community empowerment agenda including community asset transfer.
• Co-ordinate and promote a range of community funding programmes.
• Build relationships with individuals, groups including community groups, local staff and partners to support engagement, learning and community capacity building.
• Deliver Community Learning Development (CLD) projects dependent on need in the local area.
• Support the team in peer self-evaluation across CLD services with partners and communities.
• Contribute to local and community planning in relation to Community Learning and Development and local outcomes.

Skills & Experience Required

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

• 6 public holidays and an additional discretionary day.
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions.

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work-life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Mairi Todd at MLTodd@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 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 the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.