About the role:

We seek a full-time (35 hours per week) Learning Coordinator to promote and deliver Lead’s East Lothian Multiply Numeracy Skills Project. This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and further education.

The successful applicant will be committed to:

1. Engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys, making positive, sustained transitions into their chosen progression routes and positive destinations.
2. Being an active part of the Lead Scotland team as we develop new, exciting learning opportunities in East Lothian for disabled people and carers.

This post is home-based in or near East Lothian and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.

About you:

You will be passionate about the transformative power of adult learning, be confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.

You will have great organisational skills and previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes. Access to transport is essential due to the nature of the work in homes and communities across the region. You will hold an Assessors Award or be willing to work towards this.

Applications from disabled people:

Lead has Disability Confident status, and we encourage applications from disabled people. All disabled people meeting the minimum requirements will get a guaranteed interview. Information about our commitment to recruit disabled people is available on our website. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in the online form. This will in no way disadvantage you in the recruitment process. All job application information can be made in alternative formats on request including braille, large print and audio and people can make applications in alternative formats.

We are looking for someone to promote and deliver Lead’s Adult Carers Digital Project. This is a learning service for carers aged 16 through to older adulthood who lack digital skills or who experience barriers when engaging with technology.

Project delivery options, what are you looking for?

• A 21 hours per week Learning Coordinator post? Please apply as per below.

• Are you seeking a career change? Can you bring direct experience or relevant transferrable skills? This position may also be suitable as a development role for you if you are looking to gain experience in the third sector with a forward-looking, successful team where our people are supported to grow and develop in their roles. If this is you, contact us at recruitment@lead.org.uk ahead of your application to find out more.

About you:

Are you committed to engaging and supporting adult carers to realise the potential of technology, including how technological solutions can support caring responsibilities? Are you committed to delivering accessible learning opportunities and support the transition onwards to next steps?

Are you passionate about the transformative power of adult learning? Are you confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving?

Would you enjoy being an active part of the Lead Scotland team as we develop new, exciting learning opportunities in Fife with disabled people and carers?

Do you have great organisational skills, previous experience of supporting adults experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one and in groups with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes?

Do you have access to transport as you will be working in homes and communities across the local authority area?

This post is home-based in Fife and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication skills?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works.

Your role, as an Employment Coordinator within our Glasgow programme will be to actively identify and engage individuals with a learning and/or physical disability to support with job applications, interviews and to help progress into work.

Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 29 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you. Please tell us in your supporting statement how your values align with our organisation.

About You

We really need you to have these

• The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
• quality, well paid jobs
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
• Confident communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional presentation and personality
• Some knowledge of the local community
• Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
• IT literacy
• Comfortable working towards targets
• A natural, professional relationship builder
• A full driving licence

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Kind, caring and looking for a fun packed role assisting children with additional support needs?

About the Role – Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for support workers/playworkers to work in our Summer Holiday Hub service for children and young people with additional support needs based in Edinburgh. The role includes providing fun, meaningful activities such as baking, arts and crafts, games, sports, trips in the community and outdoor play to support young people to have lots of fun!

Hours of work

We have a flexible approach to the shifts you work, working hours are between 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday - Thursday during the School Summer Holidays in July and August. As a relief member of staff you can choose the shifts you wish to work!

What you need to know

You may be required to provide personal care for young people and must complete Child Protection and Emergency First Aid training within your initial 6-month probationary period which will be provided by Capability Scotland. If you are a qualified childcare practitioner (SVQ3/HNC Childcare qualification) this is extremely desirable however not essential, Capability Scotland will provide mandatory training and can support you to complete an SVQ level qualification in relation to the role!

Location: Edinburgh.

Capability Scotland’s benefits:

• A generous salary of £24,401.52 FTE/Pro-Rata / £12.00ph (dependent on qualifications & length of service).
• To help you achieve this qualification, we offer fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 & 6 week rolling rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.