Family Learning Development Worker - ABC11026 inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED 22 JUN 2024
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PVG Membership for Regulated Work with vulnerable children or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Job DescriptionBefore applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this
link
and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location
: Seaton Learning Centre/Aberdeen City Wide
Duration
: Fixed Term to 31/03/25, Full Time 37h
About The Role
This is a city-wide role within the CLD service to support working in partnership with schools, health and third sector partners to support and challenge families, improve their access to education and enhance their ability to support their children’s learning and development.
You will develop family learning programmes and provision for families across the city through group work, 121’s and digital delivery.
You will improve outcomes for families in relation to health and wellbeing in line with local and national strategic priorities.
Requirements
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Degree in Community Learning and Development or equivalent i.e. Social Work / Early Years
Membership of Community Learning and Development Standards Council, or commitment to join within first 3 months of appointment
PVG Membership for Regulated Work with vulnerable children or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
Responsibilities
The post holder needs to demonstrate:
Skills & Experience In
Facilitating personal and social development and active citizenship through provision of learning programmes and activities
Very strong communication skills
Developing and maintaining very positive relationships with customers and partners
An understanding of the challenges and barriers some family learners face
Providing clear, honest advice and guidance for families
Providing written reports to a high standard
Presentations skills and delivery of outreach to range of partners/learners
Time management and ability to prioritise tasks
Use of new technologies in service delivery and development
Using self-evaluation to drive improvement
An Understanding Of
Substantial knowledge, experience and understanding of supporting vulnerable families in groups and/or in their own home and 1-2-1 learning approaches within regeneration areas
Relevant local and national policies relating to CLD, lifelong learning, parental involvement, and early years
Partnership working
Equalities agenda
Best practice relating to health and safety in the workplace
Evaluation methodology to continuously improve service
Delivering results within a customer focused organisation
Commitment To
Continuing professional development
Continuous improvement of services based upon reliable evidence
Supporting the delivery of the Aberdeen City Council vision for Aberdeen as a place all people can prosper
Principles and values for Community Learning and Development
The Individual
Please see Job Profile for further details
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
- have a disability
- are care-experienced and aged 16-29
- are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
- have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
- are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Job Description
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this
link
and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location
: Seaton Learning Centre/Aberdeen City Wide
Duration
: Fixed Term to 31/03/25, Full Time 37h
About The Role
This is a city-wide role within the CLD service to support working in partnership with schools, health and third sector partners to support and challenge families, improve their access to education and enhance their ability to support their children’s learning and development.
You will develop family learning programmes and provision for families across the city through group work, 121’s and digital delivery.
You will improve outcomes for families in relation to health and wellbeing in line with local and national strategic priorities.
Requirements
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Degree in Community Learning and Development or equivalent i.e. Social Work / Early Years
Membership of Community Learning and Development Standards Council, or commitment to join within first 3 months of appointment
PVG Membership for Regulated Work with vulnerable children or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
Responsibilities
The post holder needs to demonstrate:
Skills & Experience In
Facilitating personal and social development and active citizenship through provision of learning programmes and activities
Very strong communication skills
Developing and maintaining very positive relationships with customers and partners
An understanding of the challenges and barriers some family learners face
Providing clear, honest advice and guidance for families
Providing written reports to a high standard
Presentations skills and delivery of outreach to range of partners/learners
Time management and ability to prioritise tasks
Use of new technologies in service delivery and development
Using self-evaluation to drive improvement
An Understanding Of
Substantial knowledge, experience and understanding of supporting vulnerable families in groups and/or in their own home and 1-2-1 learning approaches within regeneration areas
Relevant local and national policies relating to CLD, lifelong learning, parental involvement, and early years
Partnership working
Equalities agenda
Best practice relating to health and safety in the workplace
Evaluation methodology to continuously improve service
Delivering results within a customer focused organisation
Commitment To
Continuing professional development
Continuous improvement of services based upon reliable evidence
Supporting the delivery of the Aberdeen City Council vision for Aberdeen as a place all people can prosper
Principles and values for Community Learning and Development
The Individual
Please see Job Profile for further details
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this
link
and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location
: Seaton Learning Centre/Aberdeen City Wide
Duration
: Fixed Term to 31/03/25, Full Time 37h
About The Role
This is a city-wide role within the CLD service to support working in partnership with schools, health and third sector partners to support and challenge families, improve their access to education and enhance their ability to support their children’s learning and development.
You will develop family learning programmes and provision for families across the city through group work, 121’s and digital delivery.
You will improve outcomes for families in relation to health and wellbeing in line with local and national strategic priorities.
Requirements
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Degree in Community Learning and Development or equivalent i.e. Social Work / Early Years
Membership of Community Learning and Development Standards Council, or commitment to join within first 3 months of appointment
PVG Membership for Regulated Work with vulnerable children or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
Responsibilities
The post holder needs to demonstrate:
Skills & Experience In
Facilitating personal and social development and active citizenship through provision of learning programmes and activities
Very strong communication skills
Developing and maintaining very positive relationships with customers and partners
An understanding of the challenges and barriers some family learners face
Providing clear, honest advice and guidance for families
Providing written reports to a high standard
Presentations skills and delivery of outreach to range of partners/learners
Time management and ability to prioritise tasks
Use of new technologies in service delivery and development
Using self-evaluation to drive improvement
An Understanding Of
Substantial knowledge, experience and understanding of supporting vulnerable families in groups and/or in their own home and 1-2-1 learning approaches within regeneration areas
Relevant local and national policies relating to CLD, lifelong learning, parental involvement, and early years
Partnership working
Equalities agenda
Best practice relating to health and safety in the workplace
Evaluation methodology to continuously improve service
Delivering results within a customer focused organisation
Commitment To
Continuing professional development
Continuous improvement of services based upon reliable evidence
Supporting the delivery of the Aberdeen City Council vision for Aberdeen as a place all people can prosper
Principles and values for Community Learning and Development
The Individual
Please see Job Profile for further details
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
- have a disability
- are care-experienced and aged 16-29
- are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
- have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
- are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
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