UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Learning Support Worker
| Reference no. | NWH LSW FW 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £28,453 - £29,753 per annum |
| Duration | Fixed Term until June 2025 |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week, full-time |
| Location | Fort William |
| Closing Date | 12pm, Thursday 9th January 2025 |
About us: UHI North, West and Hebrides, a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, has over 600 staff, 19 campuses, and circa 9000 students. We cover an area larger than Wales and encompass more than 40% of Scotland’s coastline. As Scotland’s newest college, we are at the forefront of pioneering distinctive and sustainable learning, research, and knowledge exchange for our country’s rural and island communities, with national and international reach.
Position: We are seeking a Learning Support Worker to be based at our Fort William campus.
Responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of an effective, high quality service that meets the needs of all learners. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of student learning support processes and assist with learning support, guidance and Mental Health and Wellbeing Support. The post holder will also be responsible for a range of tasks and work flexibly in the Student Services Team.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will have SCQF Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in an appropriate area, demonstrable knowledge and successful experience of delivering high quality student services and an understanding of safeguarding procedures.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £28,453 - £29,753 per annum
Location: Fort William
Working Hours: 35 hours, Fixed Term until June 2025
Closing Date: 12pm, Thursday 9th January 2025
Benefits of working for us:
- 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
- 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
- Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
- Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.