NHS Scotland
Employability Officer (Parental Employability)
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NHS Scotland Commitment to Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Job Details
Human Resources & Workforce Development
Laxdale Court, Stornoway
Position: Employability Officer (Parental Employability)
Band: 5 - £34,544 to £43,039 pro rata/per annum
Additional Allowance: £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata/per annum
Hours: 22.2 hours per week
Duration: Fixed term post until 31 March 2027
Secondment: Suitable as a Secondment Opportunity. Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
About the Role
Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and supporting individuals to achieve their career ambitions?
NHS Western Isles is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Employability Officer to support the delivery of our workforce employability initiatives, with a particular focus on the Parental Employability Project. This exciting role will contribute to improving access to employment opportunities, apprenticeships and career pathways for people across the Western Isles.
Working within the Organisational Development and Learning team, you will help coordinate and deliver a range of employability and apprenticeship programmes, working closely with managers, community partners, education providers and employment support agencies. You will provide practical support, coaching and guidance to individuals participating in employability initiatives and help create pathways into rewarding careers within NHS Western Isles.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the delivery of employability programmes and apprenticeships.
- Organising and promoting careers events, outreach activities and community engagement initiatives.
- Providing job coaching and wellbeing support to programme participants.
- Working with managers and external partners to create and develop employment opportunities.
- Supporting initiatives aimed at increasing workforce diversity and reducing inequalities.
- Monitoring programme outcomes and contributing to continuous improvement activities.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF Level 8 and have experience of supporting employability initiatives, apprenticeships, employee development programmes, or recruitment activity for individuals facing barriers to employment. Experience working in partnership with a range of stakeholders and excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
Why Join Us
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities while supporting NHS Western Isles' role as an anchor organisation and major local employer.
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Additional Information
This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
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Tel: 01851 762027
CLOSING DATE: 25/09/2026
NHS Western Isles reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
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