Employability Worker

Barnardo's; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Dundee is seeking an Employability Worker to support young individuals aged 16-29. This full-time role involves conducting assessments, setting goals, and connecting young people with work placements while fostering strong relationships with educational partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in employability programmes and a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering employability programmes is essential.
• Ability to support young people's progression is necessary.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and set goals with young people.
• Build relationships with school staff to support transitions.
• Help young people achieve qualifications and industry certifications.
• Connect youth with community resources and placements.
• Support young people to believe in their potential.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Strong relationship-building skills

Community engagement

Job description

Prior to submitting your application, please review this Additional Information Sheet carefully for the position of Employability Worker, alongside the generic Project Worker 2 job description, before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

Barnardo's Works is an employability service working in partnership with associated employers to provide young people aged 16-29 (and parents up to the age of 35 in Dundee), with a unique blend of personal support and accredited training, matched with quality work experience and the opportunity for sustainable, independent employment.

This is a new, unique role within our team, and we have 2 vacancies.

Barnardo's is delighted to be part of the "All in Dundee" Consortium of Third Sector Training Providers led by ENABLE Works in Dundee. This project is funded by Dundee City Council. It is a full-time position, 37 hours per week, and 100% of working hours will be dedicated to the role of Employability Worker.

The successful candidates will contribute towards the delivery of the Discover Work Partnership's Positive Destinations Framework, which aims that "Every young person in Dundee is entitled to access a suitable and appropriate post-school opportunity."

These posts will focus on providing person-centred, individualised support to young people who have left or are leaving Off-Site Education, working with them towards positive destinations.

Dundee City Council's Offsite Education Service supports children and young people disengaged from full-time mainstream education. Rockwell Learning Centre provides secondary education for up to 45 young people from S1 – S5. The vision is that No One is Left Behind, ensuring inclusive employability pathways for all Dundee youth.

Key roles & responsibilities include:

1. Conducting initial assessments and jointly setting goals with each young person, adopting a trauma-informed, person-centred approach.
2. Building strong relationships with school staff and partners to understand each young person's support needs and facilitate their transition to employment.
3. Supporting young people to achieve SQA Personal Development and Employability qualifications and industry accreditation.
4. Helping young people connect with their community through visits, sourcing volunteering and work placements, and organizing activities.
5. Supporting each young person to believe in their potential.

For further information on the role and essential requirements, including experience in delivering employability programmes and supporting young people's progression, please refer to the Additional Information Sheet. Candidates should evidence their suitability when completing their application.

Please note, due to high application volumes, this advert may close early. We recommend applying promptly.

About Barnardo's

We are committed to inclusion and diversity. As a Disability Confident Leader, progressing our anti-racism commitments, and supporting underrepresented groups, we encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment.