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SalaryINTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.
*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learner Journey Pathways Co-ordinator to join our established Pathways team with the aim of coordinating and delivering a programme of enhanced provision targeted at young people with multiple barriers to education and employment and not engaging with school and associated services.
The postholders will work collaboratively with colleagues within the Pathways team, Virtual School and a range of partners including North Lanarkshire’s Working, Routes to Work, Skills Development Scotland and counselling services to coordinate and deliver bespoke and person-centred interventions which may include the development of skills for life and work, mental health and wellbeing support, employability skills and work-based learning opportunities to support young people towards a positive post school destination.
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as teaching, CLD, social work, career education with experience of working effectively with young people with barriers to learning and employment (including care experienced).
In addition, you will have knowledge of local and national priorities linked to the role eg We ASPIRE, The Plan for North Lanarkshire GIRFEC, CFE, DYW, 15-24 Learner Journey, the ability to operate as a strong and effective leader, excellent communication skills, highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage in active listening, consultation, challenge and support and offer constructive criticism, advice and guidance.
Due to the nature of this role candidates require a driving licence.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Stuart Aitchison, Pathways/DYW Lead Officer at aitchisons@northlan.gov.uk
Please note that as part of this role you will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme member.
This is a temporary position until 31/03/2025.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.
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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
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