Job Description
Title of Post:
Part time Learning Co-ordinator – Highland
(17.5 hours per week)
This is a fixed term appointment until 31st March
2018. Depending on funding, there may be an
opportunity for continuation of the post and/or
increased working hours. The post is funded by
High Life Highland and SDS/ESF.
Basic Function:
Provide an impartial guidance service for disabled
people and carers in Highland.
Support learners to identify relevant learner
journeys and facilitate relevant opportunities.
Deliver relevant non formal and formal learning as
required to meet learner need and work with
partners to fulfil funder milestones.
Tailor learning and deliver a bespoke programme of
support which is accessible and meets learner
need.
Recruit, induct and support volunteers who in turn
support learners.
Location:
Home-based in Inverness or surrounding area
REPORTING
RELATIONSHIPS
To whom accountable:
Regional Development Manager North
Who is accountable to
postholder:
N/A
OTHER WORKING
RELATIONSHIPS
Within the organisation
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North Team colleagues
Engagement and Development Officer
Coordinators, and staff across Scotland
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Outwith the organisation
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Learners
The learner’s family, carers and support
agencies
Learning providers
Partners
Referral agencies
Local voluntary agencies
Funders
Volunteers
Key Tasks – Main Areas of Work
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PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE TO DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE,
ADULTS AND CARERS
Dealing with Initial Enquiries from potential learners; visiting eligible referrals; home
visits; registering learners, offering educational guidance and drawing up Learner
Action Plans; supporting learners with learning toward positive destination of their
choice and to exit project; signposting to appropriate services; reviewing progress;
networking to generate appropriate referrals.
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ARRANGING APPROPRIATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
This will be accessed via: college attendance; Open Learning courses provided by
colleges; local learning opportunities (e.g. libraries, training providers); community
learning classes, etc. Support with informal and formal learning is appropriate.
Creative solutions and advocacy to overcome barriers are key factors. Where
appropriate, a digital device may be loaned to the learner for home use (Learning
Coordinator will have an allocation of devices to loan). Confidence building of
learners, devising specific learning for specific learner outcomes, delivering 1-1
support and or group work, benchmarking of informal/non-formal learning against
SCQF, performance monitoring and assistive technology consultations. To work in
partnership with other organisations to deliver joint group learning activities with
specific aims for particular groups, e.g. digital skills group setup in partnership with a
housing association to address the isolation of elderly people within a sheltered
housing complex.
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DELIVERING FORMAL LEARNING
Deliver and assess Lead Scotland’s SCQF level 3 (16 credits) Community Action
and Leadership Award (CALA) course to small group of disabled people and carers.
The CALA learning programme was developed to enable disabled people and carers
to be able to influence change and make a difference in their communities as active
citizens. The learning programme is made up of four units:
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Self Awareness and Identity.
Active Citizenship
Promoting Inclusion
Influencing Change.
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Lead Scotland has a partnership with the SQA centre ARC Scotland, who accredit
this Award.
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RECORD KEEPING AND MONITORING
This post is funded through ESF and as with any project requires good record
keeping. Compliance with Lead’s Organisational Handbook is required. Record
keeping requires maintaining initial enquiry forms, learner registration forms and
action plans; keeping notes of hours of Learning Coordinator, volunteer tutor and
learner input; monitoring learner progress and recording outcomes and completion of
activity records and reviews, regular progress reports for Lead Regional
Development Manager (North) and quarterly reports to Board of Directors.
Completion of quarterly monitoring reports to Dundee Partnership funder and end of
year project reports and learner and volunteer impact case studies. To provide local
intelligence to help contribute toward the development of the service base.
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LEAD VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Compliance with the practices and standards within the quality standard, Investing in
Volunteers required. Enhanced PVG required for most volunteer roles at Lead
Scotland. Conducting Volunteer Forums / performance monitoring. Recruitment,
selection, induction and support of volunteers using materials prepared by Lead. The
Learning Coordinator provides support meeting for volunteers. (Volunteer
Management training must be undertaken if no qualification is held). Training in
group work skills will be offered, up skilling of volunteers, rewarding and recognising
volunteer achievements. Matching skills of volunteers with needs of learners and the
project.
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LIAISON BOTH WITHIN AND OUTWITH LOCAL AREA
Working as a team within the North area, meeting full staff team within Lead
Scotland (e.g. at trainings, AGM); joining ad hoc staff working parties by mutual
agreement; working closely with local FE Colleges and other education providers,
collaboration with Skills Development Scotland, Volunteer Centres, Carers Centres,
local authority staff and other appropriate local agencies to identify progression
routes for learners. To be aware of, and work within, national & local strategies,
legislation and policies relevant to Lead’s work. Attendance at local & national
meetings. Operational input to influence strategic change as required from Head
Office e.g. responding to consultations etc.
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TRAVEL THROUGHOUT HIGHLAND AREA
This post is homebased and Highland is a very large area so we are focussing
activity in agreed localities. Within these areas the individual must be able to travel
to meet the needs of the learners, volunteers and partners, including home visits.
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OTHER DUTIES/AREAS OF WORK
Any other reasonable duty as requested by the Regional Development Manager
(North) and/or Lead’s Chief Executive Officer. This is regulated work and will require
a PVG
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EXPECTED OUTCOME
The expected outcome is that the target number of learners will be supported to undertake
relevant and accessible non formal and formal learning opportunities and will then progress
into their chosen positive destinations, sustain their learning and ultimately be empowered
to improve their lives, with a positive impact on their families and communities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills
Experience of supporting disabled and/or disadvantaged people who are
experiencing a range of barriers
Track record of using a learned centred approach
Experience of tailoring and delivering learning opportunities
Holds an Assessors Award or experience of assessing
Flexible and adaptable approach
Ability to use initiative and work under pressure
Can demonstrate having very good digital skills
An equalities approach
Full Driving Licence and access to car
Desirable
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Experience of working in literacy/adult education
Volunteer management experience
Commitment to continuous professional learning
Characteristics
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Enthusiasm
Flexible in approach to delivery and receptive to change
Creative approach to problem-solving
Effective listener
Excellent social skills.
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