* 35 Hour Regular Working Week and 55 Days Paid Leave per Year. Permanent.
Role
The Craighalbert Centre (The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments) purpose is to work with families and partners to deliver integrated learning, therapy and care for children in Scotland, supporting the enablement of children affected by motor impairments to achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitions.
We are actively looking for a passionate individual who is enthusiastic about working as part of a team devoted to supporting children with additional support needs. In the capacity of a Learning, Care, and Therapy Practitioner, you will become an essential member of our highly experienced and dedicated teams, bringing your enthusiasm to your work each day.
As a fundamental part of our commitment to fostering a personalised and inclusive environment, we design specialised settings that nurture children's learning, curiosity, well-being, and ongoing health. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, facilitating learning and active engagement, and contributing to therapy support. Our goal is to empower each child to reach their fullest potential.
We offer a range of benefits, including an attractive salary package, Local Government Pension Scheme, substantial annual leave allowance (55 days), family support, access to an employee assistance program, and complimentary on-site parking.
Application Notes
To apply, please email your CV to HR@craighalbert.org.uk along with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, outlining how your knowledge, experience, and attributes enable you to meet the responsibilities of this position by Thursday 26 September 2024.
Please provide details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted once a formal offer of employment is extended.
Interviews will be conducted onsite at the Centre during the week beginning 7 October 2024, and will include a competency-based interview, tour of the Centre and a short task.
These are permanent full-time positions, with a detailed job description and role profile available in the job pack. For the right candidate, we may consider a part-time role; please mention this in your supporting statement.
Requirements
Candidates must have: Experience working with or supporting children and young people and some knowledge of the education system. Due to the spread of geographical locations across Glasgow/surrounding areas, a driving licence/car is preferable.
Salary is £21,840 with 20 days holiday plus 11 days public holiday. You will have access to a company laptop and mobile phone. A generous travel expenses policy is in place. Organisational pension, 4% employer contribution. Access to Employee Assistance Programme. Significant flexibility to work from home.
Responsibilities
To provide structured support to enable volunteer tutors to work effectively with the children and young people referred for educational assistance.
The role is dual focused:
You will be responsible for running after school Learning Hubs that run between Monday – Thursday, from approx. 3pm – 4.30pm (average 2 per week). The Learning Hubs support groups of up to 10 children with their homework and overall literacy/numeracy competencies, improving confidence levels and motivation to learn. You will be on-site at each Learning Hub for approx. 1.5 hours per Hub day with planning/resourcing time additional to this.
You will also be responsible for matching and pairing volunteer tutors and children/young people who have been referred to our 1-1 online or in person tutoring programmes. This will involve meeting tutors and families face to face or via MS Teams if participating in our online service. You will also interview volunteer tutors online and be part of the training team to induct tutors online and support them throughout their time with VTO.
The role will involve hybrid working from your home/the VTO office in Glasgow West End/service delivery locations.
Principal Accountabilities
* The delivery and management of an allocated number of Learning Hubs
* As an integral component of the support of the Learning Hubs, the implementation and management of the VTO Senior Pupil Leadership Programme.
* Provide advice, support and resources to volunteer tutors and Senior Pupils.
* Liaise with schools and other partners to identify and serve pupil needs.
* Matching and pairing volunteer tutors with referred pupils, online or face-to-face.
* Support the Volunteer Engagement and Training Coordinator in the organisation, development and delivery of the recruitment and training of volunteer tutors and Senior Pupils
* Initiate, monitor and respond to progress reports and other ongoing service supervision.
* Order/create and monitor resources as required.
* Relationship management and development of key stakeholders as relevant for the effective delivery of VTO services. This includes the support of kinship or otherwise care experienced young people and their families.
* Any other duties as directed by the Senior Learning Communities Coordinator
Person Specification
* Experience of working with children and young people.
* Knowledge of the education system, support agencies and Safeguarding.
* Awareness of issues such as ASN, different cultural groups and bullying, which affect children who struggle at school and their families.
* Sensitive approach and ability to communicate on all levels.
* Willingness to work flexible hours. Some meetings with children/families/tutors will be in early evenings. An overtime/TOIL policy is in place to accommodate this.
* Ability to set own work plan and work to own initiative.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Driving licence/car access is preferable.
Successful candidates who have passed their probationary period will get the chance to work towards an SVQ2 or SVQ3.
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