Nature Nurture Practitioner - ABS48581
| Company: | Aberdeenshire Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,960 to £23,445 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Laurencekirk, AB16 56B |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Description
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties? Do you have an HND Child Development qualification or equivalent transferrable skills and experience, a love of the outdoors and a desire to try something new? If so, this may be the post for you.
We are looking for Nature Nurture Practitioner to join our team.
Your role will be to provide targeted nature nurture outdoor intervention to children, to foster positive relationships, emotional resilience, and enhance self–esteem and self-awareness.
This post is working across all primary schools in the Laurencekirk cluster.
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31/03/2027.
Informal enquiries to: Jill Smith - 01561 400640
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Requirements
This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will
be required
to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check
.
Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be
required
. You will
be required
to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being
deemed
satisfactory.
This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.
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