Approximately 8 hours per week – Monday & Wednesday Evenings Only
16:00 – 20:00. Fixed term until June 2027.
Location: All College Campuses & Learning Centres as Required
Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking enthusiastic and committed Sessional Community Learning and Development Workers to support the delivery of community based and college based programmes during evening hours. You will support young people and communities through inclusive and engaging learning opportunities that promote personal, social and educational development.
Working alongside college staff and external partners, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of activities that help learners build confidence, develop skills and progress towards positive destinations.
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Build positive and trusting relationships with young people and learners.
- Provide mentoring, guidance and pastoral support.
- Deliver engaging youth work activities, workshops and group learning sessions.
- Support learners to achieve accredited and certificated outcomes.
- Encourage participation, inclusion and confidence-building.
- Work collaboratively with schools, community organisations and partner agencies.
- Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to programme monitoring and evaluation.
- Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety and college policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Educated to HNC (SCQF level 7) or above in Community Learning and Development or youth work or equivalent in an appropriate subject;
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of:
- Community Learning and Development values, ethics and practice.
- Youth work approaches and learner engagement techniques.
- Local and national CLD priorities and strategies.
- Effective partnership working and community engagement.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good ICT and digital skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Ability to build effective relationships with learners, colleagues and partners.
Experience
- Experience delivering CLD, youth work or community-based programmes.
- Experience supporting young people facing barriers to learning and progression.
- Experience of partnership working and community engagement.
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Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development.
- Professional and personal development for all staff – we offer an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, help you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business
- Employee Assistance Programme –– a 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policy – Flexible Working, Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced entitlements.
- Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above the national average.
- Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing, access to sports facilities and fitness activities.
About Glasgow Kelvin College: Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engages learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and supports their progression to employment or to further study. We play a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and you will have the opportunity help us create progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.
Roles within the College are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme.
At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we actively seek to attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by prioritising diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Our inclusive policies and practices ensure that every team member experiences a strong sense of belonging and can thrive both personally and professionally. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who meet the essential job requirements.
Join us at Glasgow Kelvin College and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Your unique perspective and experiences are not just welcomed—they are essential to our collective success. To find out more about how we do this visit: Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging - Glasgow Kelvin College
