Community Learning Development Worker

The Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Development Worker to join our Community Learning Service.

The Community Learning Team are responsible for delivering high quality Further Education courses to North Somerset residents aged 19 and over.

The team targets those at risk of social, digital and financial exclusion.

In this role, you will; undertake a diverse range of activities within a service function using skills gained through formal qualifications/and or considerable work experience.

You will work unsupervised for much of the time demonstrating high levels of motivation, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your time efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

To organise a range of Community Learning courses that support the development of new skills, improve wellbeing, increase employability and build confidence and motivation.

To meet enrolment and guided learning hour targets through delivery of a curriculum that meets the needs of the community.

To build positive relationships with partner agencies through proactive joint working to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for both learners and partners.

To ensure course paperwork is completed to a high standard and provides clear evidence of the learning journey for each individual.

To evaluate and report on the effectiveness of community learning activities

• including the tracking of learners and their progression outcomes.

To contribute to Ofsted inspection preparation, self-assessment and annual review.

To supervise tutors, and volunteers to meet required standards in course delivery.

About You We are looking for an individual who is passionate about giving vulnerable adults access to inclusive educational opportunities, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
At least a Level 3 Award in Training and Education or equivalent, or willingness to undertake to complete further relevant qualification training.

Significant practical experience of working in an education setting with a diverse group of learners A sound understanding of the needs of vulnerable learners and those facing multiple barriers to learning volunteering and work.

Knowledge of best practice in teaching and learning including curriculum design in community and family learning Ability to use a wide range of ICT applications that support planning, delivering and monitoring of community learning.

Ability to manage work without close supervision Desirable Criteria:
Experience of supervising tutors and LSAs Experience working with ESOL learners including asylum seekers and refugees Contact Information For further information about the role, please contact Rebecca Jones, Community Learning Team Leader. at Re or .

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