Child Poverty Employability Key Worker

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Child Poverty Employability Key Worker (18/332) (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

£32,475 - £34,632

 

Make a Difference in Dumfries and Galloway

Are you passionate about tackling child poverty and supporting families into brighter futures? We’re looking for a committed and compassionate Child Poverty Employability Key Worker to join our DG WORKS team.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with families, helping parents and carers overcome barriers to employment through personalised support and collaborative working. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking service that values innovation, inclusion, and community-led solutions.

 

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing one-to-one employability support to parents/carers in households affected by child poverty
• Creating tailored action plans based on individual family needs and aspirations
• Working alongside Whole Family Support Workers and other professionals to deliver holistic, trauma-informed support
• Facilitating access to training, volunteering, work placements, and job opportunities
• Supporting service delivery in community settings, including pop-up cafés and outreach hubs

 

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What You’ll Bring:

Essential:

• Experience in employability, family support, or community development
• Understanding of the challenges faced by families experiencing poverty
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within multi-agency teams
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. 

 

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

 

 

 

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

 

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local services and networks in Dumfries and Galloway
• Experience in service co-design or community engagement
• Familiarity with Scottish Government employability frameworks and child poverty strategies

 

What We Offer:

• A supportive and innovative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• The chance to make a real difference in local communities

 

This post is fixed until 31^st of March 2026.

This post may be suitable for secondment.  Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

Ready to help shape brighter futures?

For further information contact Carolann Steel - Carolann.steel@dumgal.gov.uk