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WorkingRite seeks to stop the cycle of deprivation and poverty that occur in so many communities across Scotland. We do this through our award-winning, youth employability programme, which sees practical work skills coupled with personal development, strengthened through a mentored work placement with a small, local business of the young person’s choice. Our flexible, person-centered programmes of training, support and work placements put the young people at the heart of their future, helping those 15 – 24 years old who are furthest from the job market, to gain confidence, real skills and a foothold on the employability ladder. We have been operating as a charity since 2011 and in that time have supported over 3,500 young people into a positive destination. We currently operate programmes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and East Ayrshire.
Area Support Officer (Connections) (£22,000 pro rata)
This exciting part-time role supporting our in-work support Connections phase of the WorkingRite programme will support trainees who have secured a positive outcome who would benefit from the support of a community mentor. Our mentors come from all walks of life and communities across our areas of delivery; giving up their valuable time to support a young person as they embark on a significant transition in their lives not only to support them to sustain work but build a strong and healthy network of support around them.
We require an Area Support Officer who can:
• Self-start and work on own initiative
• Be confident and supportive in engaging with trainees, mentors and colleagues
• Engage and motivate disengaged young people in groups and 1:1
• Offer new and creative ideas to support WorkingRite to develop its offer to trainees in work
• Support and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the programme
You will have excellent communication skills, strong IT skills and be well organised with experience in the delivery of similar programmes. Above all, you must be enthusiastic and want to support young people.
(This role is suitable for working from home although travel to delivery areas will be required as needed. We offer Flexible Working by default.)
To apply for this position please forward a CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the post to recruit@workingrite.co.uk
An equal opportunities survey will be sent to you on submission.
For an informal chat about this post contact Nikki Stein Connections Manager, on 07759123114
Job Description
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 – 12 noon
WorkingRite seeks to stop the cycle of deprivation and poverty that occur in so many communities across Scotland. We do this through our award-winning, youth employability programme, which sees practical work skills coupled with personal development, strengthened through a mentored work placement with a small, local business of the young person’s choice. Our flexible, person-centred programmes of training, support and work placements put the young people at the heart of their future, helping those 15 – 25 years old who are furthest from the job market, to gain confidence, real skills and a foothold on the employability ladder. We have been operating as a charity since 2011 and in that time have supported over 3,500 young people into a positive destination. We currently operate programmes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and East Ayrshire.
All this means it is a very exciting time to be joining WorkingRite.
Project Co-ordinator Edinburgh (£28,500)
This exciting role delivering community-based schools model Choices model will support pupils S4 and beyond who are not engaging at school to look towards a positive future on leaving school. Using WorkingRite’s 3 phase model approach (Choices, Chances and Connections) our Project Coordinators prepare young people for work and for adult life, match young people to work placements with local businesses and support them in their placements while they learn new skills and gain confidence. We also provide a mentor to support young people who progress into work. It’s a simple model that works with large numbers of young people who complete the WorkingRite programme progressing to full time jobs or apprenticeships.
We require a Project Co-ordinator who can:
• Self-start and work on own initiative
• Work as part of a high functioning team
• Engage and motivate disengaged young people in groups and 1:1
• Build strong relationships with schools, families and other stakeholders
• Work to targets
• Offer new and creative ideas
• Deliver accredited and certificated learning opportunities
• Support young people with challenges and barriers to progression
You will be confident, have excellent communication skills and be well organised with experience in the delivery of similar programmes. Above all, you must be enthusiastic and want to support young people.
(This role is suitable for hybrid working in the Edinburgh area. We offer Flexible Working by default.)
To apply for this position please forward a CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the post to recruit@workingrite.co.uk
An equal opportunities survey will be sent to you on submission.
For an informal chat about this post contact Craig Montgomery Operations Manager, on 07741904122
Closing Date: 12.00 noon, Monday 9th June 2025
WorkingRite is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Our most recently filled posts include:
Project Coordinators – Edinburgh and Aberdeen
Employability Assistant – Aberdeen