Community Education Worker
- Location:
- CUPAR, KY15 4TA
- Salary:
- £26,768 - £33,939 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36 hours per week
Job Details
You will be part of the Community Development Team in North East Fife and working with a youth work focus with young people in a school and community setting. You will also play a part in developing and supporting local community planning projects and initiatives. The post will have a focus on work in schools and family learning and build on the existing work with young people within the 3 high schools in North East Fife which involves mental health youth work, girl's work and using outdoor education to support young people.
You will manage senior youth workers and work with them to support young people within the school setting and within their communities. You will liaise with guidance staff and the school management team to plan and deliver programmes to complement their learning You will have experience is delivering vocational qualifications and a range of non-vocational programmes.
A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
A Degree in Community Learning & Development (or equivalent recognised by the CLD Standards Council for full registration) at SCQF Level 9.
You must be able to work successfully with young people who are not achieving and to help them to meet their best potential. You must have recent experience of managing and supervising employees in a youth work culture. You must have the ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise judgment and initiative. You will be a Team worker and motivator with excellent communication skills and possess a can-do’ approach to help resolve problems. The ability to travel througout Fife is essential. You should be able to provide regular and effective service.