EDUC G2 1763 - Youth, Family and Community Learning Worker - Larkhall, Hamilton and Whitehill U[...]

South Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is looking for motivated individuals for the role of Youth, Family and Community Learning Worker. This position involves developing and delivering initiatives aimed at enhancing life chances for young people and communities. Applicants should possess skills in creative fields such as arts, sports, or STEM, and be ready to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts at local cinemas

Qualifications

• Experience in social and personal development.
• Skills in multi-disciplinary contexts.
• Commitment to delivering positive outcomes for communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop social and personal development opportunities.
• Participate in building effective partnerships for service delivery.
• Work under guidance of Youth, Family and Community Learning Service Officers.

Skills

Creative arts

Music

Drama

Sports

Outdoor learning

STEM

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK IN THE 'REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS' SECTION OF THE FORM.

Three Temporary Posts Available.

Location: Larkhall, Hamilton, Whitehill Universal Connections.

Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information to support your application, please upload it under supporting documents.

We are seeking skilled and motivated individuals capable of working in a multi-disciplinary context to deliver positive outcomes for young people, families, adults, and communities.

As a Youth, Family and Community Learning Worker, you will collaborate with colleagues to develop and deliver a range of social and personal development opportunities aimed at improving life chances and achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities. Your work will be conducted in settings including communities, YFCL establishments, and schools, under the guidance of Youth, Family and Community Learning Service Officers.

You will also participate in building and maintaining effective partnerships to ensure efficient service delivery within a local area or project.

We welcome applications from individuals with skills in the creative arts, music, drama, sports, outdoor learning, and STEM fields.

Application Process: Please apply online. All correspondence will be sent via your email address.

Legislative Information:

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This position involves Regulated Work with Children and/or Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Therefore, applicants must not be barred from working with these groups.

Preferred candidates will be required to join or update their PVG Scheme membership prior to a formal offer of employment.

Applicants should disclose any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable for periods of living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements.

We are committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, as outlined in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days of annual leave, calculated in hours upon commencement
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave, and enhanced leave
• Employee discounts, including at local cinemas

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