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  • Advertised from 28th July 2023
  • 35 hours per week (job share or sessional work may be considered). Fixed contract until 31 Dec 2023 (agreement in principle secured for extension to 31 Dec 2024, pending review). Flexible working. Home based. IT equipment provided.
  • Pension; expenses; 25 days annual leave plus 12 days public holidays per annum.

Role

We are looking for someone to promote and deliver Lead’s Highland Numeracy Employability Skills Project. This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and further education.

Project delivery options, what are you looking for?

  • A full time Learning Coordinator post? Please apply as per below.
  • A part time option or a sessional worker approach? please contact us at recruitment@lead.org.uk to discuss ahead of any application.
  • Are you seeking a career change? Can you bring direct experience or relevant transferrable skills? This position may also be suitable as a development role for you if you are looking to gain experience in the third sector with a forward-looking, successful team where our people are supported to grow and develop in their roles. If this is you, contact us at recruitment@lead.org.uk ahead of your application to find out more.

About you:

Are you committed to engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys? Are you committed to delivering accessible learning opportunities and support transition onwards?

Are you passionate about the transformative power of adult learning? Are you confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving?

Would you enjoy being an active part of the Lead Scotland team as we develop new, exciting learning opportunities in Highland for disabled people and carers?

Do you have great organisational skills, previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one and in groups with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes?

Do you have access to transport as you will be working in homes and communities across the region?

Do you have an assessor’s award? No? Would you be willing to work towards this?

Interested in hearing about working with Lead? Watch our information video at lead.org.uk/current-job-vacancies .

This post is home-based in Highland and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.

About you:

You will be passionate about the transformative power of adult learning, be confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.

You will have great organisational skills and previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes. Access to transport is essential due to the nature of the work in homes and communities across the region. You will hold an Assessors Award or be willing to work towards this.

Applications from disabled people:

Lead has Disability Confident status, and we encourage applications from disabled people. All disabled people meeting the minimum requirements will get a guaranteed interview. Information about our commitment to recruit disabled people is available on our website. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in the online form. This will in no way disadvantage you in the recruitment process. All job application information can be made in alternative formats on request including braille, large print and audio and people can make applications in alternative formats.

Recruitment paperwork is kept for 6 months before it is destroyed. Please complete our anonymous equal opportunities form to help us ensure we are attracting a broad range of candidates.

Application notes

1. Answer the questions in this online form. This will help us assess your approach and transferable skills for this specific role and replaces a cover letter.

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2. Email your CV to recruitment@lead.org.uk.

Job description and additional information available here . If you have any further queries about the role, please email recruitment@lead.org.uk

Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 24th August 2023.

Interviews: On/around Thursday 31st August 2023.

Lead Scotland is a charity which provides learning, befriending and helpline services for disabled people and carers. Charity no. SC003949