Employment Key Worker

Job Description

Employmenr Key Worker (7/40268) (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

Band 7 £33,621 - £35,853

Do you want a role where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life? We are looking for an Employability Key Worker to join our Key Worker Service to support individuals across Dumfries and Galloway who face barriers to employment, training, education and skills development.

You will provide personalised support based on each person’s assessed needs, helping them build confidence, develop skills and progress toward sustainable employment. Working closely with a wide range of partner organisations, you will help create positive opportunities for people across the region.

What you will do

• manage caseloads of individuals on their employability journey
• deliver 1 to 1 and group work employability support sessions
• help individuals access training, volunteering and employment opportunities
• build effective relationships with employers and partner agencies

• maintain accurate records, track participant journeys and contribute to progression reporting

What we’re looking for

• excellent communication and relationship building skills
• experience of supporting people who face barriers to employment or have complex needs, combined with a positive, person centred and organised approach
• a keen eye for detail with the ability to record and report participant progress accurately and
• a commitment to equality, inclusion and collaborative working

Why join us

• be part of a supportive and ambitious employability team
• access opportunities for training and professional development
• work in a rewarding role that has a genuine impact on individuals, families and communities across Dumfries and Galloway

If you are committed to helping people achieve their potential and want to contribute to the Scottish Government’s No One Left Behind approach to employability, we would like to hear from you.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if a disability prevents you from holding a driving licence, consideration will be given where alternative transport arrangements can be made. Please state clearly in your application how you would manage travel across the region.

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.

This post is fixed term until 31 March 2027.

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

Requirements

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.

For further information, please contact Nadia Naggar-Smith, Key Worker Coordinator, on 07500 102894 or at nadia.naggar-smith@dumgal.gov.uk.