At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in accessing learning and training opportunities for positive progression.
- Company: Join East Lothian Works, a dedicated team making a difference in local schools.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and the chance to impact young lives.
- Other info: Home/hybrid working options available; great opportunity for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in helping youth achieve their career goals and aspirations.
- Qualifications: HNC/SVQ3 in relevant fields or 3 years' experience in employability support.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Hourly rate of pay: £18.34 - £19.86
Temporary until 30th June 2028.
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00. Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start asap.
East Lothian Works is currently recruiting an Employability Intervention Officer (EIO) to join our dedicated Schools Team. The Schools Team delivers support across all East Lothian secondary schools, helping young people to access and sustain participation in a wide range of certificated opportunities. These include East Lothian Works pre vocational courses, School–College Partnership programmes, and provision delivered in collaboration with external partners.
The Employability Intervention Officer will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of these opportunities and will be responsible for overseeing a set of allocated courses, working closely with the Project Officer, school staff and delivery partners to ensure high-quality learner experiences and outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working with schools to support learner recruitment, induction and engagement.
- Monitoring and promoting attendance, participation, and progression of young people enrolled on our courses.
- Tracking and supporting learner progress and attainment.
- Carrying an active caseload of young people who require targeted support.
- Working with individuals identified by colleagues to explore and identify suitable post-school destinations providing tailored guidance and support.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration: Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.
Please Note: All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details: To support young people (school and post-school) and adults to make positive progression in their lives by identifying and accessing appropriate learning or training opportunities leading to sustained employment, in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications: Educated to HNC/SVQ3 in Childcare and Development or Social Care or Working with Communities or equivalent and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
- In the absence of the formal qualification stated above, the jobholder should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working within the employability sector and have experience of providing 1:1 and delivering group work sessions to individuals with barriers to employment.
- Understanding of the local employability landscape and Scottish Government and local drivers.
- A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
- This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
- All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information: For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form.
Employability Intervention Officer - EAL12795 in Haddington employer: East Lothian Council
East Lothian Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the development of its employees. As an Employability Intervention Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while enjoying flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid arrangements. With a strong commitment to professional growth and community engagement, East Lothian Council fosters an environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
