Learning Coordinator, Aberdeenshire (AEA Project)
- Part time
- £22,765 pro-rata
- Home based in Aberdeenshire
- Closing 15th November 2021
- Advertised from 25th October 2021
- 28 hrs per week. Initially fixed term appointment to 31st March 2022.
- Pension, expenses, 25 days annual leave and 12 days public holidays per year
Role
We seek a part-time Learning Coordinator to deliver non-formal and accredited learning programmes in the Aberdeenshire region to individuals and small groups of disabled young adults (16-19) and those experiencing barriers to work and education.
The successful applicants will be committed to:
1)Engaging and supporting disabled young adults to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys, making positive, sustained transitions into their chosen progression routes and positive destinations.
2)Being an active part of the Lead Scotland team as we develop new, exciting learning opportunities in the north of Scotland for the next three years.
You will be responsible for
1)Delivering and assessing one-to-one and small group, non-formal, and accredited learning programmes to agreed targets as defined by our funder. You will deliver activities, learning, training, and courses as defined by learners.
2)Working alongside and supporting volunteers in delivering learning.
Experience of managing volunteers would be an advantage, as would a track record of experience in community learning and young adult guidance and support.
This post will suit those who are passionate about the transformative power of learning and person-centred support, who have excellent communication skills and a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.
You must be enthusiastic with good organisational skills and have previous experience of supporting disabled young adults experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential to travel to homes and communities across this rural area. You will hold an Assessors Award or be willing to work towards this.
This post is home-based in Aberdeenshire and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
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 on your covering letter. 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 completeour anonymous equal opportunities form to help us ensure we are attracting a broad range of candidates.
Application notes
Application by CV and covering letter showing how you meet the criteria for the role to recruitment@lead.org.uk. Job description and additional information available at lead.org.uk. To discuss the role please contact recruitment@lead.org.uk.
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 15th November 2021.
Interviews Week beginning 22nd November 2021
Lead Scotland is a charity which enables disabled adults and carers to access inclusive learning opportunities. Charity no. SC003949.
We are looking for a full-time Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh.
In this position, you will lead a team of Project Workers as they provide support and opportunity to the adults who attend Upmo.
On a day-to-day basis, Team Leaders supervise and coordinate activities on site, provided support to staff, ensure onsite operations are in line with policy and procedure and assist Team Managers with case and site management. We are looking for a confident communicator with excellent leadership skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
This Team Leader position is primarily based in our service in Edinburgh, where we offer workshop activities to adults with learning disabilities and autism from Links House in Leith, and St. Margaret's House at Meadowbank.
The starting salary for this position is £24,100.
No formal qualification is necessary, but experience of working in social care is preferred.
Learning Coordinator - Perth & Kinross
- Part time
- £25,600 pro-rata
- Home based in Perth and Kinross. (Remote)
- Closing 17th April 2024
We seek a part time (28 hours per week) Learning Coordinator to promote and deliver Lead Scotland’s Perth and Kinross Digital Skills Project. This is a learning service for digitally excluded people, including disabled people, carers and those who experience barriers.
About you:
Are you committed to engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to build confidence and digital skills? Are you committed to delivering accessible learning opportunities and supporting people to progress?
Are you passionate about using a community-based adult learning approach, supporting people to get online safely and to realise the benefits of thinking digitally? 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 accessible digital learning opportunities?
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 Perth and Kinross?
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 Perth and Kinross and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
Learning Coordinator - Fife Adult Learning Project
- Part time
- £25,600 pro-rata
- Fife (Home based)
- Closing 23rd April 2024
We are looking for someone to promote and deliver Lead’s Fife Adult Learning 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 21 hours per week Learning Coordinator post? Please apply as per below.
- 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 Fife 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?
If you find yourself answering yes to some of these questions, watch our information video about working at Lead at lead.org.uk/current-job-vacancies
This post is home-based in Fife and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
Dundee Multiply Project Sessional Worker
- Part time
- Sessional
- Home based in or around Dundee. IT equipment provided. (Remote)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
We are looking for someone to promote and deliver Lead’s Dundee Multiply Project. This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and further education.
About you:
Are you committed to engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys to develop numeracy skills? Are you committed to delivering accessible learning opportunities and supporting onward transitions?
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 developing new, exciting learning opportunities in Dundee 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 city?
Do you have an assessor’s award?
Interested in hearing about working with Lead? Watch our information video at lead.org.uk/current-job-vacancies .
This post is home-based in or around Dundee and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
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.
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