Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Senior Community Learning and Development Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March ) - PKC
£37, - £40,
7 Dalreoch Place, Letham
Perth and Kinross Council remains firmly committed to delivering the recommendations and conclusions set out in The Promise. The Families Empowering Communities initiative is a key part of this commitment.
Aligned with Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and the principles of Whole Family Wellbeing, the Families Empowering Communities team was established to provide early, accessible, and rights-based support within local communities.
The project supports families in Crieff, Letham, Blairgowrie, Bertha Park, and Muirton. This vacancy has arisen within the team as part of our ongoing dedication to fulfilling The Promise for children, young people, and families across Perth and Kinross.
Based in the Letham community, this role involves working directly with children, young people, and families who may be experiencing disadvantage across the five project communities. The focus is on building trusted relationships, listening to family voices, and co-designing tailored support that enables children, young people, and parents to thrive—at home, in school, and within the wider community.
You will join a small, dedicated team under the guidance of an experienced Community Learning and Development Team Leader. Working collaboratively with local partners, you will help ensure that support is person-centred, strengths-based, and shaped by the lived experiences of the people it serves
Skills & Experience Required
You must have experience of working in a relevant discipline such as Social Care, Community Learning & Development, Health, Social Work or Education.
You must have experience and skills in engaging with parents, children and young people.
You must be able to work in 1-2-1 situations as well as group work.
You will be creative in leading and developing programmes of learning reflective of the families needs, issues/concerns.
Ideally you will have experience of community engagement and an understanding of child protection and the care care system.
You will have an understanding of trauma informed care/practice and a knowledge and understanding of child development and of working in partnership with other services/organisations.
You must have good communication and listening skills and be able to develop appropriate relationships with families.
You must be enthusiastic and highly motivated and able to share this with service users.
You must have a flexible approach and be able to work evenings and weekends if required.
You must be able to drive and have a current driving license.
SVQ level 3 in social services (children and young people) community learning and development or other related field.
Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to working in communities with children young people and families
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate ourand you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
1. A generous 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
2. Eligibility to join our pension scheme
3. Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as ,
4. Flexi time
5. Access to a range of We recognise there can be benefits to
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Pamela Armstrong, Project Manager, Community Learning & Development on her email address: to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.