Parent & Family Learning Programmes Co ordinator
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Overview
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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.
Main purpose of the role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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.
Opportunity
Parent & Family Learning Programmes Co-ordinator (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC13038
£41,276 - £45,349 (Whole Year working)
Perth Grammar School
Responsibilities
* Responsible for programme planning and delivery of Antenatal Peep, Peep Learning Together, Peep Progression Pathway and Infant Massage across Perth and Kinross.
* Coordinate, support and develop the provision delivered by the Early Years Family Learning Practitioners, based in ELC settings across Perth and Kinross.
* Develop positive networks with services and other organisations to promote the programmes and facilitate effective referral processes.
* Participate in direct delivery of family learning programmes as required.
* Support to deliver CPD/peer support for staff.
* Collate, analyse and report on the impact of the programmes and support given to families.
* Allocate group leaders, identify and plan delivery according to families' needs, and identify delivery sites.
* Fixed term to March 2027, 36 hours per week, full year, with a flexible approach to meet service needs.
Skills & Experience Required
* Experience and skills in engaging with parents, young people or children and in group work.
* Knowledge of working with children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs; understanding of child development.
* Good communication and listening skills; ability to develop appropriate relationships with families.
* Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to share this with families.
* Confident in a range of IT systems to create presentations, publicity, and reports with qualitative and quantitative data.
* Evidence-based understanding of family learning and the programmes offered by the service.
* Line management experience.
* Degree or equivalent qualification and experience in Childhood Practice, Social Care, Community Education, Social Work or Education.
* Valid driving licence; travel to various locations across Perth & Kinross.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support the delivery of key priorities. In your application, and if invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that demonstrate the criteria required in the role and our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's What We Can Offer You
* A generous annual leave package
* 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
* Eligibility to join our pension scheme
* Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
* Flexi time
* Access to a range of benefits
* Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and, where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager if this is of interest. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Rhona Cameron, Parenting & Family Learning Team Leader, for more information.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, 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 hiring manager or the Recruitment Team to discuss reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from everyone, including former armed forces personnel/reservists. Working with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role and you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. A confirmed offer of employment will be subject to mandatory pre-employment checks and eligibility to work in the UK.
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