Employment Support Worker Project Search - Paton Street Galashiels

Job Description

Grade: 6A Hourly Rate: £16.56 - £17.91 Salary: £30,224.70 - £32,688.45 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent

Requirements

Do you believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to develop skills, gain independence and access meaningful employment? Are you passionate about supporting individuals with additional support needs to achieve their career goals? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Job Coach to join our DFN Project SEARCH team, assisting young adults with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence to take their first steps into the world of work. What you'll do: • Help interns overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals. • Support interns within workplace settings to develop independence and job skills. • Deliver tailored coaching, mentoring and encouragement. • Work with partners, including Borders College and NHS Borders to create opportunities leading to positive outcomes for interns. • Engage with employer to create and maintain positive and inclusive work experiences. • Monitor progress, celebrate achievements and support career development. • Promote confidence, self-advocacy and workplace success. What we're looking for: • An empathetic professional who has a passion for helping people reach their full potential. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. • A positive, patient and solution-focused approach. • Experience in employability and/or supporting individuals with additional support needs in achieving their goals is essential. • The ability to inspire, motivate and champion inclusion.

Responsibilities

Educated to relevant SVQ 3 Level or significant relevant experience A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role

The Individual

Informal enquiries may be made to Jackaline Shields by telephone 01835828603 or by email at jackaline.shields@scotborders.gov.uk. Victoria Cashmore by telephone on 01835826886 or by email at Vicky.cashmore@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.