Job Description
Senior CLD Worker
Application Deadline: 6 July 2026
Department: Community Engagement
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Glasgow
Compensation: £38,384 - £41,239 / year
0.8 FTE/28 hours per week. This post is fixed term until June 2027 - Salary is pro rata
Glasgow Kelvin College is delighted to invite applications from existing staff for the role of Senior Community Learning & Development Worker
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated practitioner to play a leading role in the coordination, delivery and development of Community Learning and Development (CLD) provision across the College. Working closely with the CLD Manager and wider Community team, you will help shape and deliver high-quality programmes that support young people and communities to achieve positive educational, personal and social outcomes.
The successful candidate will contribute to a range of programmes including Youth Access, Youth Start and Supported Programmes, providing guidance and support to learners while promoting innovative and effective CLD practice.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior CLD Worker, you will:
- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth work and community learning activities.
- Support young people to overcome barriers to participation, learning and progression.
- Promote safe, inclusive and trauma-informed practice.
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with schools, local authorities, community organisations and external agencies.
- Support programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.
- Mentor colleagues and contribute to the sharing of best practice across the team.
- Champion learner voice and community engagement initiatives.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for colleagues looking to further develop their leadership and professional practice within Community Learning and Development. You will have the opportunity to influence programme development, strengthen partnership working and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and communities across Glasgow.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will have:
- An HNC (SCQF Level 7) or above in Community Learning and Development, Youth Work or a related discipline.
- Experience of delivering Community Learning and Development services.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills.
- Experience of developing innovative approaches to engage learners and communities.
- Strong organisational, reporting and ICT skills.
- A commitment to inclusion, equality and learner-centred practice.
Closing Date
The closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on 6th July 2026.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 21 July 2026.
