ESOL Development Worker

Job Description

This post is fixed term for 12 months.

The Development Worker will be working within Clackmannanshire Council’s Education Service – Clackmannanshire School Support Service

The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to take forward developments which will contribute to the priorities and improvements identified by the Education Service; Clackmannanshire Council, Clackmannanshire Alliance and National strategies and priorities. 

As part of the team, the post holder will develop learning opportunities for the most vulnerable members of the community which are empowering, educative and participative reflecting equal opportunities principles and practice.

The role requires the post-holder to work collaboratively with services/partners, in particular the service will be working towards enhancing opportunities through programmes that develop English for speakers of other languages

There is a commitment to ensure that all learners are supported, monitored and tracked where necessary. It is the role of the Development Worker to embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation and to work with all agencies and partners involved to take forward the actions agreed in the best interests of the learners.

With fellow members of the team, support and promote all aspects of  community engagement and capacity building identified within associated action plans within Clackmannanshire Council and the wider Clackmannanshire Alliance.

Additional Information

You can view the application pack below which contains the job profile outlining the skills, experience and knowledge required for this job.  You can also find our recruitment privacy notice and a general information pack about Clackmannanshire Council.

Clackmannanshire Council is currently promoting the recruitment campaign “Get into Care for Adult Care”.  Further documents can be viewed below – these do not relate to the job advertised.

Clackmannanshire Council welcomes applications from everyone and we value diversity in our workforce.  We are committed to being an exemplar employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect.  For this vacancy, we would welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, who are currently under represented in our workforce.

Clackmannanshire Council operates a flexible hybrid approach for those roles that allow this type of working.  Attendance at the office will be required to meet the needs of the business and for example to build team and stakeholder relationships.  The exact pattern of working will be agreed with you as part of the recruitment process.

Clackmannanshire Council is a living wage accredited employer.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and / or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  You will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Clackmannanshire Council.  Further guidance will follow in your conditional offer of employment on how to apply.  Please note you will be required to pay for the cost of this application if your salary is over £38,000 per annum, which will be deducted from your first pay.  Further information can be found here https://www.mygov.scot/apply-for-pvg

Should you have difficulty applying for a job online please call 01259 452244 (24 hrs) and leave your details along with the reference number of the post.

Please note that if you are selected for interview you will be notified by e-mail.

Please click this link to view a short video on what is expected when completing application forms for Clackmannanshire Council - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXaasgoGqmw

There may be an opportunity for you to seek permission to apply for this position on a secondment basis.  Applicants should ensure they read the secondment policy on Connect which can be accessed here and seek agreement from their service prior to applying.