Community Learning & Development Worker (Youth Work) (Temporary) (2 Posts) - REQ05724

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC11: £47,484 - £52,252 Per Year (Plus Additional Non-Core Hours Payments) with effect from 1st April 2026.

Working within a Community Learning & Development Youth Work team, you will be responsible for delivering CLD services in line with key strategic and local priorities, including the development of youth work approaches across North Lanarkshire.

Based in the Wishaw locality, you will work with young people in community-based and school-based settings, with a particular emphasis on engaging with young people who are likely to face the most barriers to their attainment. Previous experience around group work and the development of projects is desirable.

An enthusiastic and motivated individual, you will have knowledge of current national and local developments in working with young people as well as good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

You must have a CLD Standards Council approved professional qualification in Community Learning & Development, e.g. BA Hons, PGC, PGD, MA in Community Education, Community Development, Community Learning & Development, Youth Work or CLDSC recognised equivalent

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.

If require any information regarding the posts, please contact June Ford, CLD Youth Work Manager via email fordju@northlan.gov.uk.

Working Patterns:

5 days over 7 (including evenings and weekends).

These positions are temporary until 30th June 2027.

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