Community Learning & Development Worker (Qual/Unqual) Aboyne   £19,407 - £29,432

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>> You have experience of working in the local community and of working with other agencies. As well as being a team player, you have a commitment to personal development and training. Ability to travel within Aberdeenshire is essential. >> 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. An offer of employment by Aberdeenshire Council will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory. The preferred candidate will also be required to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check from other countries as deemed necessary. An offer of employment by Aberdeenshire will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

The majority of posts within Aberdeenshire Council fall into one of the categories as detailed on the Worksmart website - http://worksmart.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/

Certain terms and conditions of service for this post may change under proposals to implement revised provisions, which the Council is to consult and negotiate on during February 2012.

Salary: £19,407 - £20,296 (unqualified)/£27,729 - £29,432 (Qualified)
Contract Duration: For a period not exceeding 18 months
Informal Enquiries to: Tracey Latham on 01339886222

Job Purpose

>> Promote, develop and deliver Community Learning & Development in the designated area in line with national priorities and identified need

>> Operate as an active member of the appropriate area Community Learning & Development team


Main Tasks


Qualified Community Learning Worker

• Create opportunities for achievement through learning
• Create opportunities for achievement through Community Capacity Building
• Line management of Community Learning & Development staff and volunteers
• Manage, organise and secure resources
• Develop and support partnerships
• Record and evaluate work using the Quality Framework
• Assess risk

Unqualified Community Learning Worker

• Create opportunities for achievement through learning
• Create opportunities for achievement through Community Capacity Building
• Provide support to Community Learning & Development staff and volunteers
• Organise and identify resources
• Participate and support partnerships
• Plan, record and evaluate work using the Quality Framework

Job Reference:   ABS011546

Closing Date:     24-Feb-2012

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