Community Learning & Development Worker

Job Description

Aberdeenshire Council Community Learning and Development (CLD) Service are looking to recruit 2 x qualified CLD Workers to promote, develop and deliver local learning and development opportunities in line with data driven identified need and national priorities. Successful candidates will have a person-centred approach, be well organised, able to engage with communities at all levels and show strong leadership qualities.

If you are considering applying, then please check that your qualification is recognised. To do this visit the CLD Standards Council website:

https://cldstandardscouncil.org.uk/registration/recognised-qualifications/

The key post duties of a CLD Worker are to deliver and co-ordinate adult learning and community development opportunities in line with Council priorities. Focussing on literacies, family learning and accreditation you will have a strong commitment to working within communities to address issues of inequality. You will have experience in facilitating community engagement and in supporting new community organisations to form whilst developing increasing participation and representation in decision making processes.

These 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 holders 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.

For more information about Aberdeenshire CLD Service, working and living in Aberdeenshire and our comprehensive employee benefits use this link https://sites.google.com/aberdeenshirecld.co.uk/work-and-learn-abshcld/home

1 x 36.25 hr permanent posts based in North Aberdeenshire (Fraserburgh)

1 x 36.25hr permanent posts based in Central Aberdeenshire (Inverurie).

 To check if your qualification is recognised, please visit the CLD Standards Council website https://cldstandardscouncil.org.uk/registration/recognised-qualifications/

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.

Informal enquiries to Lada Copic - 01467 533 285 

Requirements

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