At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in developing their personal, social, and educational skills.
- Company: Join West Dunbartonshire Council's Youth Learning Team, a top flexible employer.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while enjoying flexible working hours.
- Qualifications: Must be a member of the PVG scheme; experience with youth work is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Description THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY.
West Dunbartonshire Council’s Youth Learning Team are recruiting for a Working 4U Assistants to support the operational delivery of frontline services across West Dunbartonshire.
The postholder will develop and deliver high quality provision to young people to enhance their personal, social and educational skills, allowing them to live their life to their full potential.
If successful you will take a lead role, within the Youth Learning Team, in developing partnerships with youth agencies to ensure effective delivery of services for our young people.
The post holders will be expected to undertaken sessions during unsociable hours inclusive of evenings and weekends.
The team deliver key projects across several areas, Youth Empowerment, Education and Community Youth Work supported by Working4U Development Officers and Working4U Assistants.
Requirements This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults and Children 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.
Responsibilities The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act.
In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
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
Working4U Assistant (Full-Time) (Permanent) RE-ADVERTISEMENT - WDN06435 employer: West Dunbartonshire Council
West Dunbartonshire Council is an excellent employer for those passionate about education, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration among staff. Located in Clydebank, the council is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers teachers to inspire students and drive school improvement, ensuring meaningful contributions to the community and the future of education.
Contact Details:
West Dunbartonshire Council Recruitment Team
