Community Learning Development Worker (Youth Work) (Temporary) - REQ06890 - 494461

North Lanarkshire Council; Foveran; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

LearnNL learning academy

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is recruiting for a CLD Youth Work role within the Community Learning & Development team. You will deliver CLD services across North Lanarkshire, focusing on engaging young people who face barriers to attainment. A PVG check is required before starting. Contact June Ford for more information.

The post is temporary until 30 June 2027, offering a generous package including flexible working options and extensive learning opportunities via LearnNL.

Qualifications

• Group work and project development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current national and local developments in working with young people.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Community Learning & Development services in line with priorities.
• Work with young people in community and school settings, engaging those facing barriers to attainment.

Skills

Group work

Project development

Communication skills

Team working

Education

BA Hons (or equivalent)

PGC/PGD/MA in CLD or Youth Work

CLDSC recognised equivalent

Job description

NLC11 £47,484 - £52,252

Working within a Community Learning & Development Youth Work team, you will be responsible for delivering CLD services in line with key strategic and local priorities, including the development of youth work approaches across North Lanarkshire.

You will work with young people in community-based and school-based settings, with a particular emphasis on engaging with young people who are likely to face the most barriers to their attainment. Previous experience around group work and the development of projects is desirable.

An enthusiastic and motivated individual, you will have knowledge of current national and local developments in working with young people as well as good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

You must have a CLD Standards Council approved professional qualification in Community Learning & Development, e.g. BA Hons, PGC, PGD, MA in Community Education, Community Development, Community Learning & Development, Youth Work or CLDSC recognised equivalent

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.

If require any information regarding the posts, please contact June Ford, CLD Youth Work Manager via email [e-mail] .

This post is temporary until 30 th June 2027.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.*

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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