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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.
Human Resources & Workforce Development Laxdale Court, Stornoway
Employability Officer (Parental Employability)
Band 5 - £34,544 to £43,039 pro rata/per annum
Plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata/per annum
22.2 hours per week
Fixed term post until 31 March 2027
Suitable as a Secondment Opportunity
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
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.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
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.
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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This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
If you have any further queries, please contact 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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