Job Description
Working4U aims to support learners, families and communities to improve their skills, knowledge and understanding. Working4U works closely with external partners and the wider community to support lifelong learning for all ages and abilities.
The Adult Learning and Literacies Team offers a range of learning opportunities to help adults develop their skills and build their confidence. Dedicated Literacies Groups offer learners 1-1 and small group tutoring support with their literacy and numeracy skills. Family Learning courses support parents and carers to develop their confidence while learning with their child/children.
We are currently seeking to appoint a Community Learning and Development Tutor to plan and deliver literacies learning and family learning in West Dunbartonshire. With an appropriate qualification, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering literacies in line with the Social Practice model and Scotland's Adult Literacies Curriculum Framework Guidelines. As such, they should have an understanding of the processes used in Adult Literacies work as well as the ability to engage with adults in a positive manner to deliver, review and evaluate learning. The post holder will also support trained volunteer tutors within a group setting.
In addition the post holder would be expected to contribute to the department's performance management processes and to self-evaluate their work.
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here .
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:
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