Jobs in Leven, West Dunbartonshire

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Deliver Outdoor Learning in Primary Schools including John Muir & RSPB Awards
• Deliver Health and Wellbeing and Family Learning Sessions, both in Primary Schools and at the Tullochan Training Academy
• Deliver tailored support to young people aged 16-25 to help them progress positively into employment, education or training
• Conduct Soft-skills assessment and action planning using a range of tools and methods to assess the needs of service users and support them to create an action plan that supports progression.
• Work towards achievement of project targets in relation to engagement, participation and progression.
• Maintain high level of monitoring, evaluation and reporting for ‘16-25’ and ‘Schools’ projects.

Requirements of the Role:

• Proven experience working with young people delivering group work sessions to a high standard.
• Experience supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to overcome a range of barriers.
• Experience delivering outdoor learning would be desirable, enthusiasm for working outdoors with young people is essential
• A confident motivated individual, comfortable working outdoors in all weathers and an interest in wildlife.
• Excellent communication skills, excellent IT and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain and develop partnerships with a wide range of organisations
• A Driving Licence is highly desirable as travel to different locations within West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute areas will be required in the role
• A flexible working attitude as assistance with our Social Enterprises may be required occasionally

We can offer you:

• Working with a passionate and dynamic team providing support to young people
• Flexible working practices and a 4-day week option (35 hours over 4 days)
• Good Work/Life balance
• A high-level of support from our Management Team
• Excellent career developmental opportunities

Join a Team of Passionate People on The Vale of Leven Trust’s Management Committee.

This is an exciting volunteer role for you to bring your experience, knowledge, and skills to the Management Committee that oversees The Vale of Leven Trust. As a small charity we are serving the local community with creativity and innovation however we do need assistance from others to ensure we are reflecting the needs, wants and aspirations of our community.

We are looking for individuals who is interested in making a difference to both the local area and the lives of those who live in the area and wider environ. Ideally you will be representative of the Vale of Leven or West Dunbartonshire.

We are looking to expand our skill set and knowledge and in particular, we are looking for people with experience of:

• Financial Management
• Marketing & Branding
• IT / Data Management
• Social Media
• Employment / Human Resources / People Management