Independent Living Skills Coordinator

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Risca; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is recruiting an Independent Living Skills Coordinator in Risca, based at Oxford House Adult Education Centre. This part-time, fixed-term role covers 20 hours per week across 38 weeks and runs until 16 July 2027.

You will support the ILS programme, learners, tutors and volunteers within Caerphilly Adult Community Learning, working with ACL Management to deliver a high-quality programme.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification to meet the requirements of the Education Workforce Council (EWC) for Adult Learning Practitioner registration.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Experience of working with adults with Additional Learning Needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of the Independent Living Skills (ILS) programme and assist learners, tutors and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Caerphilly ACL Management Team to deliver high-quality Adult Community Learning.
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment across accredited and non-accredited opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adult Learning Needs

Education

EWC Adult Learning Practitioner registration

Job description

We are recruiting an Independent Living Skills Coordinator at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 20 hours per week

Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 16th July 2027 and Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Location: Oxford House Adult Education Centre, Risca

Team: Adult Community Learning

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £15,090 - £16,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The purpose of the role is to support the running of the Independent Living Skills (ILS) programme, including supporting learners, tutors and volunteers within Caerphilly Adult Community Learning (ACL) alongside ACL Management Team. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals delivering a high-quality Adult Community Learning programme, including both accredited and non-accredited opportunities.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A relevant qualification to meet the requirements of the Education Workforce Council (EWC) for Adult Learning Practitioner registration. Please refer to the Education Workforce Council website for the current qualifications accepted.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Experience of working with adults with Additional Learning Needs.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as an Adult Learning Practitioner with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.