Employment Practitioner
This role will provide services within 25 miles from Falkirk
Working Pattern: Monday -Friday with ability to be flexible with hours when required
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We are currently recruiting for an Employment Practitioner to join our Employment Plus Services Team.
This position exists to co-ordinate and manage an open-access Employment Plus service locally which will assist individuals in addressing barriers to finding and sustaining employment and/or in becoming digitally included.
Key Responsibilities:
This role involves identifying, developing, securing and helping sustain appropriate work opportunities for unemployed persons within the local community. Working within the five stages of the employability pipeline you will be required to deliver support through one to one sessions, group training and remote delivery.
In addition, you will be qualified to deliver training: Qualification Scotland Health & Safety on a Construction Site, to support our CSCS delivery within New Future Training Centre.
- Experience in delivering personalised employability skills to people experiencing unemployment/underemployment.
- Proven ability to manage complex caseloads, plan and prioritise own work-load
- A passion for supporting individuals to reach their potential, demonstrating the values The Salvation Army
- Strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal
- Networking skills and ability to promote service externally to stakeholders
- Ability to break down and help participants overcome barriers to work
- L&D9DI Assessors Award (QS Administrator preferred)
- Driving Licence and access to a car is essential
Company: The Salvation Army
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full-time
Location: FK1 5AN
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 28 Oct 2026
Closing date: 30 Oct 2026
Appointment will be subject to;
- Satisfactory references
- PVG
- Driving Licence
- Evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
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Employability Practitioner in Falkirk employer: The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an exceptional employer that prioritises a culture of collaboration and purpose-driven work, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions to safeguarding the community. Located across the UK&I, you will be part of a mission-focused team dedicated to creating a secure and resilient organisation for over 7,000 users.
