Employability Job Coach - DGA

Job Description

Employability Job Coach (7/40782) (Fixed Term)

Region wide

£28,815- £30,597

Join Our Team as an Employment Job Coach!

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with Autism and additional support needs to reach their full potential? We are looking for dynamic Employability Job Coach to join our vibrant Employability and Skills Team on our DFN Project SEARCH programme. If you thrive on making a difference and enjoy supporting individuals towards their employment goals, this role is for you!

What We Offer:

• Innovative Opportunities: Engage with our employability support across the region, collaborating with schools, working with local businesses, and partnering with a diverse range of organisations including NHS Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway College and others.
• Flexible Working: You’ll be required to have the flexibility to work region wide in both our Dumfries and Stranraer sites, adapting to meet the needs of our programme interns. We also offer the possibility of flexible working hours to accommodate service/programme demands while meeting your own work life balance.
• Transferable Skills Welcomed: If you meet the essential criteria, we will consider your transferable skills.

Key Responsibilities:

In this exciting and varied role, you will:

• Support Interns: Help our interns from varied backgrounds/locations to access and sustain work placement opportunities to aid with progression into employment.
• Holistic Approach: Work with our two cohorts of interns, providing comprehensive support in 1-to-1 and group settings, as well as in their work placements.
• Collaborative Engagement: Build and utilise your skills to help with intern progression whilst on placement. Work alongside the Employment Key Worker and partners on these programmes to ensure full support and coverage of intern and placement needs at both sites.

What You Need:

• Qualifications: SCQF Level 5 in Advice, Guidance, Social Welfare or Community Learning & Development related discipline or a related field. However, we also welcome applicants with relevant experience who can demonstrate equivalent skills.
• Experience: Proven experience working with young people and adults, either individually or in groups, is essential.
• Desirable Knowledge: Familiarity with a wide range of support services, the employability sector, and the welfare system is a plus, though training will be provided.

Additional Information:

• Driving Licence: A current driving licence is essential.
• Funding: This position is funded until March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension based on future funding.

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

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.

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 make a meaningful impact? Contact Greg Cameron at  or for more details and to apply.