Learning Coordinator, Fife Adult Carers Digital Project

• 21 hours. Annual leave purchase scheme. Fixed contract until 31 March 2025 (future annually recurring grant subject to funding). Flexible working. IT equipment provided.
• Pension; expenses; 37 days annual leave including public holidays per annum (pro rata). Annual leave purchase scheme. Role

We are looking for someone to promote and deliver Lead’s Adult Carers Digital Project. This is a learning service forcarers aged 16 through to older adulthood who lack digital skills or who experience barriers when engaging withtechnology.

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 positionmay also be suitable as a development role for you if you are looking to gain experience in the third sectorwith a forward-looking, successful team where our people are supported to grow and develop in their roles. Ifthis 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 adult carers to realise the potential of technology, including howtechnological solutions can support caring responsibilities? Are you committed to delivering accessible learningopportunities and support the transition onwards to next steps?

Are you passionate about the transformative power of adult learning? Are you confident in communicating one to oneand 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 inFife with disabled people and carers?

Do you have great organisational skills, previous experience of supporting adults 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 local authority area?

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

Recruitment paperwork is kept for 6 months before it is destroyed. Please complete our anonymous equal opportunities form to help us ensure we are attracting a broad range of candidates.

How to apply:

1. Answer the questions in this online application form. This will help us assess your approach and transferable skills for this specific role and replaces a cover letter.

Lead Scotland is a charity which provides learning, befriending and helpline services for disabled people and carers.Charity no. SC003949

• Home based in Perth and Kinross. (Remote)
• Closing27th May 2024

We seek a part time (28 hours per week) Learning Coordinator to promote and deliver Lead Scotland’s Perth and KinrossDigital Skills Project. This is a learning service for digitally excluded people, including disabled people,carers and those who experience barriers.

About you:

Are you committed to engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to build confidence and digital skills? Areyou committed to delivering accessible learning opportunities and supporting people to progress?

Are you passionate about using a community-based adult learning approach, supporting people to get online safely andto realise the benefits of thinking digitally? Are you confident in communicating one to one and with groups andhave 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 accessible digitallearning opportunities?

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

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

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

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication skills?

Do you have the ability to drive high performing teams whilst ensuring a high-quality service, delivering excellentcustomer service to our clients?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to contribute to helping people with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works .

Your role, as a Performance Manager will be to manage the performance and quality of our contracts in Aberdeenshire,Angus and the surrounding area. You will be responsible for performance management; key to this will bedeveloping positive professional relationships with our staff teams and programme partners in each area. Youwill directly line manage a team of Team Leaders and Employment Coordinators.

ENABLE Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. Webelieve that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 28 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland'sworkforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period ofsignificant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can bethe best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirementthat’s ok, we still want to hear from you. Please tell us in your supporting statement how your values matchwith our organisation.

For further information please see our full job pack.

About You

We really need you to have these:

• Experience of working in a performance focused team.
• Ability to effectively coach and motivate teams toachieve high performance.
• Effective project management skills and ability to think strategically toachieve long-term goals.
• A natural, professional relationship builder with the ability to partner andnegotiate with stakeholders.
• Experience of delivering on financial expectations and forecastingchange.
• Strong attention to detail with professional presentation andpersonality.
• Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively within agreedtimescales.
• IT Literacy.
• Some knowledge ofthe local community.
• A full driving licence and access to a car.

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high-quality job thatpays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there.

You will understand that each client has individual skills and aspirations and you will work with your team to ensurethey are supporting our clients to progress towards their chosen career goal whilst recognising our commitmentto our funders in terms of both performance and financial targets.

You will be representing Enable Works in everything you do so you will need a professional, can-do attitude. Ourreputation is important to us. As a performance manager, you will have an approachable and flexible style ofmanagement with the ability to coach and develop your team to achieve the best for them and our clients.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to manage your time. You will effectively monitor theperformance and best practice of your team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that exceed theexpectations of our clients and funders. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accuratelyand follow instructions.

Having the confidence to get out and engage people in the local community will be key to the success of yourprogramme. You will engage with local referral partners, other organisations who can offer specialist support toour clients as well as employers to support the team to source the best opportunities for our clients and thiscan mean reaching out and making new connections within your community.

We have high expectations for our clients, and you will be given a work plan with targets. We support you throughout,but you need to be comfortable working towards them and managing your team to do the same.

We would love it if you had these:

• Understanding of employability services and programmes including Supported Employment.
• Experience ofdelivering or managing employability programmes.
• Experience of working with people who havemultiple/complex barriers.
• Understanding of relevant policy and legislation.
• Experience ofmeeting/exceeding demanding compliance expectations.
• Understanding of relevant policy andlegislation.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together within-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everydayhealth care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season TicketLoans*

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’smission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely onvalues, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication?

Do you have the ability to drive high performing teams whilst ensuring a high-quality service, delivering excellentcustomer service to our clients?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to contribute to helping people with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works.

Your role, as a Performance Manager will be to manage the performance and quality of our contracts in Inverclyde,Renfrewshire & Dunbartonshire and the surrounding area. You will be responsible for performance management;key to this will be developing positive professional relationships with our staff teams and programme partnersin each area. You will directly line manage a team of Team Leaders, Employment Coordinators andAdministrator.

ENABLE Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. Webelieve that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 28 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland'sworkforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period ofsignificant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can bethe best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirementthat’s ok, we still want to hear from you. Please tell us in your supporting statement how your values matchwith our organisation.

About You

We really need you to have these:

• Experience of working in a performance focused team.
• Ability to effectively coach and motivate teams toachieve high performance.
• Effective project management skills and ability to think strategically toachieve long-term goals.
• A natural, professional relationship builder with the ability to partner andnegotiate with stakeholders.
• Experience of delivering on financial expectations and forecastingchange.
• Strong attention to detail with professional presentation andpersonality.
• Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively within agreedtimescales.
• IT Literacy.
• Some knowledge ofthe local community.
• A full driving licence and access to a car.

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high-quality job thatpays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there.

You will understand that each client has individual skills and aspirations and you will work with your team to ensurethey are supporting our clients to progress towards their chosen career goal whilst recognising our commitmentto our funders in terms of both performance and financial targets.

You will be representing Enable Works in everything you do so you will need a professional, can-do attitude. Ourreputation is important to us. As a performance manager, you will have an approachable and flexible style ofmanagement with the ability to coach and develop your team to achieve the best for them and our clients.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to manage your time. You will effectively monitor theperformance and best practice of your team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that exceed theexpectations of our clients and funders. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accuratelyand follow instructions.

Having the confidence to get out and engage people in the local community will be key to the success of yourprogramme. You will engage with local referral partners, other organisations who can offer specialist support toour clients as well as employers to support the team to source the best opportunities for our clients and thiscan mean reaching out and making new connections within your community.

We have high expectations for our clients, and you will be given a work plan with targets. We support you throughout,but you need to be comfortable working towards them and managing your team to do the same.

We would love it if you had these:

• Understanding of employability services and programmes including Supported Employment.
• Experience ofdelivering or managing employability programmes.
• Experience of working with people who havemultiple/complex barriers.
• Understanding of relevant policy and legislation.
• Experience ofmeeting/exceeding demanding compliance expectations.
• Understanding of relevant policy andlegislation.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together within-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everydayhealth care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season TicketLoans*

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’smission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely onvalues, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

We seek a part-time (21 hours per week) Learning Coordinator to promote and deliver Lead’s Dundee Learning Project.This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and furthereducation.

The successful applicant will be committed to:

1) Engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learningjourneys, making positive, sustained transitions into their chosen progression routes and positivedestinations.

You will be passionate about the transformative power of adult learning, be confident in communicating one to one andwith groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.

You will have great organisational skills and previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a rangeof barriers, of working one-to-one with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes. Access toa car is essential due to the nature of the work in homes and communities across the region. You will hold anAssessors Award or be willing to work towards this.