Education and Community Worker

Education and Community Worker

£20,810-21,552 (per annum pro rata) for a three-year fixed term

21 hours per week (0.6FTE) with possibility of extending to 0.8FTE

Signpost International SCIO is a Christian charity committed to tackling the root causes of poverty and inequality, both locally and internationally. Our work focuses on four themes of: food security; sustainable livelihoods; water and sanitation; and global citizenship.

In March 2021, we launched the Roundhouse Community Kitchen which transforms usable, surplus food from supermarkets, greengrocers, farms, and other providers into freshly prepared, nutritious meals that are redistributed to third-sector food providers within Dundee.  These organisations then distribute the meals to people engaging with their services, either as part of an emergency food parcel or at an open-door larder session. We believe education plays a critical role in driving sustainable positive change & so alongside these activities we welcome school & community groups to the Roundhouse to provide them with a hands-on practical learning experience on issues which impact us all.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to deliver our local food education and community-based programmes to a broad range of people but with a strong focus on school children. Within three years our project seeks to improve the long-term health and wellbeing of the community of Whitfield Dundee by:

• Utilising surplus foods to produce and distribute healthy and nutritious meals to those who need through foodbanks and larders.
• Engaging children across pre-school, primary, & secondary settings to improve their food & nutrition intake via practical experiences, outreach sessions, & ongoing support work both in their place of learning & within our centre, The Roundhouse, a short walk from the schools.
• Delivering practical workshops & awareness-raising sessions to key sections of the community at The Roundhouse, enhancing skills & confidence, & encouraging behavioural change around food growing & healthy eating.

Workshops for all ages will focus on growing, preparing, cooking, & preserving fresh food on a budget alongside food & nutrition information sessions. We want to equip our community with the tools to sustainably feed themselves. This is an exciting chance to build on and shape existing activities while developing new opportunities to positively impact the lives of many.

Candidates will ideally have experience working with young people and different groups in educational settings, be enthusiastic about justice, climate, and food issues, and be passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and in the world. A good deal of creativity will be needed for the role, and the successful candidate will need to be a self-starter able to lead on a variety of tasks. We value our people and are more interested in the individual than a candidate ticking every box, so even if you don’t yet have all the skills but are a committed, enthusiastic person with a passion for good food, for justice, and for making a real difference in people’s lives we would love to hear from you.

Applications, comprising a CV and cover letter detailing your skills and experiences – with specific reference to the role requirements contained in the job description and person specification – should be received by 5pm Monday 12th February 2024, with interviews in late-February 2024.

Applications and inquiries should be submitted by email to [email protected]