Job Description

Keyworker Coordinator (7/40250) (Fixed Term)

Hybrid with region-wide remit

Stranraer

£35,535 - £38,031

Join Us as a Keyworker Coordinator – Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference

Are you passionate about helping people into work and driving positive change across Dumfries & Galloway? We’re looking for a Keyworker Coordinator to lead and inspire our team of Employability Keyworkers, working together to support people across the region to achieve positive outcomes.

In this role, you’ll manage and motivate a dedicated team who work directly with individuals to identify their skills, build confidence, and take the next steps towards employment. You’ll also engage with local partners, employers, and stakeholders to ensure we’re delivering the best possible opportunities for the people of Dumfries & Galloway.

Our Employability & Skills service operates region-wide, delivering on our Council’s priorities and contributing to the ambitions of:

Dumfries and Galloway’s Local Outcomes Improvement Plan 2017–2027
Local Employability and Skills Partnership Delivery Plan 2022–26
No One Left Behind
Best Start, Bright Futures

What we’re looking for:

Experience of employability programme delivery, including budget authorisation, monitoring and reporting on performance.
A background in supporting people into work and a good understanding of the local economy.
Strong partnership skills – able to build effective relationships with employers, agencies, and community organisations.
Awareness of local, regional, and national employability strategies.

You’ll play a key role in delivering externally funded contracts, including Scottish Government’s No One Left Behind funding, and in making sure our service continues to change lives across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine leadership, partnership working, and real impact – helping people in our communities to achieve brighter futures.

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.

Requirements

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.

This post is fixed term 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

For further information please contact:

Craig Hope

Tel: 07780 738794
Craig.hope@dumgal.gov.uk

Paula Hainey:

Tel: 07425634713

Email: paula.hainey2@dumgal.gov.uk