CLD Worker - Qualified

Job Description

Community Learning and Development Worker -North Aberdeenshire

Community Learning and Deveklopment Worker (Qualified)

Aberdeenshire Council's Community Learning and Development (CLD) Service is seeking to recruit a qualified CLD Worker to join our team in North Aberdeenshire.

Working within Aberdeenshire Council's Education and Children's Services, CLD is a targeted service that supports individuals, groups and communities through learning opportunities that help people make positive changes in their lives and local areas.

Using local data and identified community need, you will develop, promote and deliver learning and capacity-building opportunities that increase participation, strengthen community resilience and support sustainable change. You will adopt a person-centred approach, engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and demonstrate the leadership skills needed to support community-led development.

This permanent, 36.25-hour post is based in Fraserburgh and covers communities across North Aberdeenshire. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified CLD practitioner with experience in community development, community engagement and supporting community organisations. You will be passionate about tackling inequality, building community capacity and encouraging greater involvement in local decision-making.

In this role, you will work alongside communities, volunteers, community organisations and partner agencies to identify local strengths, needs and opportunities. You will support individuals and communities to recognise and address barriers, influence decisions that affect them, and build the skills, confidence and connections needed to become more independent, inclusive, resilient and sustainable.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career that makes a real difference to people's lives while helping to strengthen communities across Aberdeenshire.

To check if your qualification is recognised, please visit the CLD Standards Council website https://cldstandardscouncil.org.uk/registration/recognised-qualifications/ ;

For more information about Aberdeenshire CLD Service, working and living in Aberdeenshire and our comprehensive employee benefits use this link

https://sites.google.com/aberdeenshirecld.co.uk/work-and-learn-abshcld/home

Expected Interview date Friday 27 November 2027

Informal Enquiries to Lynn Gordon 07887 793968

Requirements

These posts may require some irregular and unsocial hours, including working weekends. You must hold a current valid driving licence, it is a material condition of employment for this post that you have a car available, whenever required, to undertake the full range of duties of the post. There is a responsibility for the post holders to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and Aberdeenshire Council. Applications from recently qualified professionals are welcome.

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This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

The Individual

To check if your qualification is recognised, please visit the CLD Standards Council website https://cldstandardscouncil.org.uk/registration/recognised-qualifications/

For more information about Aberdeenshire CLD Service, working and living in Aberdeenshire and our comprehensive employee benefits use this link

https://sites.google.com/aberdeenshirecld.co.uk/work-and-learn-abshcld/home