Job Description Job Details Grade: 9A Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72 Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose This is an exciting opportunity to join our Community Learning and Development (CLD) Service and make a positive difference to individuals, families and communities across the Scottish Borders. Working alongside learners, communities and a wide range of partners, you will help identify local needs and develop learning opportunities that support people to build skills, confidence, connections and opportunities. Your work may include adult learning, youth work and community capacity building, with a strong focus on engaging people, reducing barriers to participation and supporting positive outcomes. You will have the opportunity to develop and deliver creative, responsive and inclusive CLD programmes, including accredited learning where appropriate, and work collaboratively with partners and communities to ensure local activity reflects identified needs and priorities. You will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of local CLD provision, using learner and community feedback, evidence and self-evaluation to demonstrate impact and continuously improve what we do. Depending on the requirements of the role, you may also support and line manage staff and volunteers, helping to create a positive team culture and promote high-quality CLD practice. The role offers variety, partnership working and the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of CLD across the Scottish Borders. All activity will be delivered in line with relevant national and local CLD priorities, quality frameworks and Scottish Borders Council policies and procedures. Essential A degree or post graduate level CLD, or equivalent qualification Significant relevant work experience Registration with CLD Standards Council is required within 1 year Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Sharon Irvine at sirvine@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Community Learning and Development Worker - Selkirk - SBO10381 employer: Scottish Borders council
Earlston High School, part of the Scottish Borders Council, is an excellent employer that prioritises the professional development and well-being of its staff. With a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, teachers are encouraged to grow through continuous professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in a vibrant community. Located in the picturesque Scottish Borders, the school offers a unique environment where educators can thrive both personally and professionally.
