Glasgow Kelvin College
CLD Worker - 2 roles (Sessional/Term Time)
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CLD Worker - 2 roles (Sessional/Term Time)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Department: Community Engagement
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Glasgow
Compensation: £34,744 - £38,384 / year
Description
Approximately 8 hours per week – Monday & Wednesday Evenings Only 16:00 – 20:00. Fixed term until June 2027. Location: All College Campuses & Learning Centres as Required
Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking enthusiastic and committed Sessional Community Learning and Development Workers to support the delivery of community based and college based programmes during evening hours. You will support young people and communities through inclusive and engaging learning opportunities that promote personal, social and educational development.
Working alongside college staff and external partners, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of activities that help learners build confidence, develop skills and progress towards positive destinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people and learners.
- Provide mentoring, guidance and pastoral support.
- Deliver engaging youth work activities, workshops and group learning sessions.
- Support learners to achieve accredited and certificated outcomes.
- Encourage participation, inclusion and confidence-building.
- Work collaboratively with schools, community organisations and partner agencies.
- Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to programme monitoring and evaluation.
- Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety and college policies and procedures.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
- Educated to HNC (SCQF level 7) or above in Community Learning and Development or youth work or equivalent in an appropriate subject;
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Knowledge
- Demonstrable knowledge of:
- Community Learning and Development values, ethics and practice.
- Youth work approaches and learner engagement techniques.
- Local and national CLD priorities and strategies.
- Effective partnership working and community engagement.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good ICT and digital skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Ability to build effective relationships with learners, colleagues and partners.
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Experience
- Experience delivering CLD, youth work or community-based programmes.
- Experience supporting young people facing barriers to learning and progression.
- Experience of partnership working and community engagement.
Why work at Glasgow Kelvin:
- Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development.
- Professional and personal development for all staff – we offer an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, help you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business
- Employee Assistance Programme –– a 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policy – Flexible Working, Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced entitlements.
- Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above the national average.
- Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing, access to sports facilities and fitness activities.
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