We are looking for someone to promote and deliver Lead’s North Lanarkshire Adult Learning Project. This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and further education.

Project delivery options, what are you looking for?

• A 21 hours per week Learning Coordinator post? Please apply as per below.

• Are you seeking a career change? Can you bring direct experience or relevant transferrable skills? This position may also be suitable as a development role for you if you are looking to gain experience in the third sector with a forward-looking, successful team where our people are supported to grow and develop in their roles. If this is you, contact us at recruitment@lead.org.uk ahead of your application to find out more.

About you:

Are you committed to engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys? Are you committed to delivering accessible learning opportunities and support transition onwards?

Are you passionate about the transformative power of adult learning? Are you confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving?

Would you enjoy being an active part of the Lead Scotland team as we develop new, exciting learning opportunities in North Lanarkshire for disabled people and carers?

Do you have great organisational skills, previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one and in groups with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes?

Do you have access to transport as you will be working in homes and communities across the region?

Do you have an assessor’s award? No? Would you be willing to work towards this?

If you find yourself answering yes to some of these questions, watch our information video about working at Lead at lead.org.uk/current-job-vacancies .

This post is home-based in North Lanarkshire and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.

Applications from disabled people:

Lead has Disability Confident status, and we encourage applications from disabled people. All disabled people meeting the minimum requirements will get a guaranteed interview. Information about our commitment to recruit disabled people is available on our website. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in the online form. This will in no way disadvantage you in the recruitment process. All job application information can be made in alternative formats on request including braille, large print and audio and people can make applications in alternative formats.

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults living with dual sensory loss. Our ambitions are high for members and we are therefore at the forefront of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful life.

Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and as a result, many people with dual sensory loss become isolated. Our services can make a vital difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, gain vital communication skills and re-establish social connections. Some people may acquire the loss of both senses where others may be born Deaf or with sight loss and lose the other sense as they move through adult life caused by conditions such as Ushers Syndrome or age related conditions such as Glaucoma.

We are seeking to recruit a Project Co-ordinator to work across several programme areas, supporting the Programme Leads to create and implement innovative approaches to improving the lives of people living with Deafblindness. This role involves working alongside deafblind people to facilitate their engagement, promoting a culture of empowerment and peer leadership. Working as part of a dynamic team, you will liaise with a range of stakeholders, delivering evidence-based monitoring and evaluation reports and co-producing and facilitating training events.

About Healthy and Active in East Kilbride

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride support local people to live healthy and happy lives by offering a range of services that promote inclusion, independence, and empowerment.

This is driven by our overall vision ‘To improve the quality of life, mental and physical health, wellbeing, independence and inclusion of people and communities in the East Kilbride locality, by providing relevant services, improving access to other local supports and activities, and by working effectively with a wide range of partners’.

The organisation delivers a diverse range of services including health and wellbeing initiatives, community engagement and development, getting outdoors and connecting with nature, and climate action awareness.

Healthy and Active is also a partner in Connected East Kilbride, a wider community development partnership working to connect local people and organisations, to improve the lives of people in East Kilbride.

The Role

The organization is looking for a dedicated and passionate Project Worker to join our team, with a focus on climate action awareness and health and wellbeing initiatives. The successful candidate will play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating projects related to raising awareness about climate change, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing community health and wellbeing. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within East Kilbride.

The role will involve working with our Development Worker and the wider team ensuring that projects are delivered timeously and successfully and make a significant impact on both the environment and people’s lives.

The person

To be considered for the role you must be able to demonstrate your understanding of climate action, including at a local level, and an understanding of working with communities and the people within them.

The ability to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds is important, as is the ability to work effectively on your own or as part of a wider team.

A motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude is a must, and a proven track record is required.

Further requirements are included in the Job Specification for the role.

About the Healthy and Active in East Kilbride

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride is a community-focused organisation that supports local people and communities to live healthy and happy lives by offering a range of services that promote inclusion, independence, and empowerment.

This is driven by our overall vision ‘To improve the quality of life, mental and physical health, wellbeing, independence and inclusion of people and communities in the East Kilbride locality, by providing relevant services, improving access to other local supports and activities, and by working effectively with a wide range of partners.’

The organisation delivers a diverse range of services including health and wellbeing initiatives, community engagement and development, getting outdoors and connecting with nature, and climate action awareness.

Healthy and Active is also a partner in Connected East Kilbride, a wider community development partnership working to connect local people and organisations, to improve the lives of people and build compassionate and resilient communities in East Kilbride.

About the role

The organisation is pursuing ambitious development plans and we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will be dynamic, committed, and forward-thinking, with a proven track record in operational management. Experience of working in the third sector is desirable but not essential.

A self-starter with a can-do attitude, experience in financial management, strong leadership and management skills, and a willingness to learn and develop in the role.

The Operations Manager will support the Chief Executive, fulfilling our vision of making East Kilbride a place where people enjoy healthy, happy, and active lives within compassionate and resilient communities.