Working Contacts (Internal & External) Key contacts include Scottish Canals as landowner, the college Steering Group, training partners, programme participants, volunteer mentors and members of the local community. Knowledge, Experience and Skills Assessment Area Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Professional, academic A relevant qualification or Qualified in a subject relating to and vocational equivalent experience in a built, natural and/or cultural qualifications subject that supports the heritage, training, and/or youth requirements of the role. work. Experienced in delivery of SQA Assessor training volunteering awards (eg John qualifications. Muir, Saltire). Hold a D1 Minibus category on Clean Driving licence & access to the Driving Licence. a vehicle. Aid Qualified Outdoor – First Aid Qualification is preferred. Up to date knowledge of Experience of supervising Knowledge and experience legislation relating to Health and contractors. Safety, Heritage and Environment and the protection of children Ability to solve problems and and vulnerable adults. maximise opportunities. Knowledge of or delivery of SQA Knowledge of built, natural and qualifications. cultural heritage. Experience in delivering learning programmes to inspire and engage disengaged young people. Experience of recruitment, retention and motivation of volunteers. Excellent administration skills and Committed, dedicated, flexible Any additional job related requirements an ability to maintain accurate & resourceful. records. Empathetic, friendly, patient, Excellent interpersonal and and caring. communication skills. Enthusiastic, confident and Confident around young people with additional support needs. Non-judgmental with a Competent in IT, Microsoft commitment to enabling young Office and Social Media. people of all abilities to achieve their potential. Ability to work in a team and on own initiative. Able to multi-task and work under pressure. Willing to be PVG checked.
Working Contacts (Internal & External) Key contacts include Scottish Canals as landowner, the college Steering Group, training partners, programme participants, volunteer mentors and members of the local community. Knowledge, Experience and Skills Assessment Area Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Professional, academic and vocational qualifications A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a subject that supports the requirements of the role. Experienced in delivery of volunteering awards (eg John Muir, Saltire). Clean Driving licence & access to a vehicle. Qualified in a subject relating to built, natural and/or cultural heritage, training, and/or youth work. SQA Assessor training qualifications. Hold a D1 Minibus category on the Driving Licence. Aid Qualified – Outdoor First Aid Qualification is preferred. Knowledge and experience Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to Health and Safety, Heritage and Environment and the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Knowledge of or delivery of SQA qualifications. Experience in delivering learning programmes to inspire and engage disengaged young people. Experience of recruitment, retention and motivation of volunteers. Experience of supervising contractors. Ability to solve problems and maximise opportunities. Knowledge of built, natural and cultural heritage. Any additional job related requirements Excellent administration skills and an ability to maintain accurate records. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Confident around young people with additional support needs. Competent in IT, Microsoft Office and Social Media. Ability to work in a team and on own initiative. Willing to be PVG checked. Committed, dedicated, flexible & resourceful. Empathetic, friendly, patient, and caring. Enthusiastic, confident and Non-judgmental with a commitment to enabling young people of all abilities to achieve their potential. Able to multi-task and work under pressure.
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