Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication and customer service 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 is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment.

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 7000 people every year across 30 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 make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.

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
• Blue Light Card
• 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.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Are you looking to use your HR skills in a rewarding, thriving social care charity?

Capability Scotland delivers exemplary care, support, and education for disabled children and adults across Scotland. We were founded in 1946 and have always strived to be a major ally in supporting disabled people to have full equality of opportunity and participation as citizens of Scotland. Our vision is of an inclusive Scotland where everyone has the opportunity to have their voice heard, contribute to society and fulfil their potential.

As an experienced HR Business Partner, you’ll be joining an established HR team; reporting directly to the Head of People and working closely with two other Business Partners.

We encourage a work/life balance, so we’re open to discussing start and finish times that work around your life. You need to be within commutable distance of our Edinburgh office (EH12) as we work 50% of our time in the office and 50% from home. You should also be able to regularly travel to visit the managers you are partnered with across Scotland.

This is a challenging and fast paced role, with heavy involvement in case management. On top of a great salary, excellent pension, and market-leading annual leave, we can offer you a real sense of job satisfaction. You will be using your knowledge and experience to support the people who support our customers to live their best lives. You will gain invaluable experience and work in a supportive team environment.

Job Purpose

To provide operational and project HR advice and support to managers and staff ensuring employment issues are handled in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements and meets or exceeds good practice.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
• Experience in a range of employee relations issues, including high-volume complex case management such as attendance, conduct, capability, and grievance. You will be juggling multiple cases at any given time, so you need to thrive while working under pressure.
• The ability to champion best practise, deliver change and continuously improve our processes.
• Up to date knowledge of employment law.
• An ability to demonstrate a commitment to our five values: being "Kind, Inclusive, Open & Honest, Aspirational & Creative"
• High level of self-motivation, able to meet several deadlines.
• Excellent organisational & communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office products and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work flexibly on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• High levels of customer service and attention to detail.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of the social care sector.
• Understanding of HR systems, ideally iTrent.
• Able to start with us quickly.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• £36,925.00 per year and a 37-hour working week.
• 37 days’ annual leave.
• Up to 13% pension (8% employer contribution)
• Up to 3x annual salary Death in Service benefit.
• Enhanced sickness and family leave payments.
• Free disclosure checks throughout your career.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Shopping discounts through the Perks At Work scheme.
• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme.

Who We Are

We are Scotland’s leading youth homelessness charity. We believe that no young person should ever face homelessness. That’s why we deliver bold, youth-specific solutions, built around young people’s experiences and what evidence tells us works.

We support young people to avoid and move on from homelessness, helping them build the confidence, skills and stability they need to thrive in adulthood. We also influence policy and practice to create a Scotland where no young person is left behind.

We don’t follow the system, we change it, continually championing the voices and experiences of all young people.

Context

Rock Trust delivers the Upstream prevention project in schools and the post holder will work with the Upstream Team, pilot schools and education departments to create a toolkit for the implementation of Upstream. This will involve working with current pilot schools to document the changes required in school systems, the challenges and how to overcome them and an assessment of the resources required to deliver Upstream. The Ask & Act Education Manager will use this learning to create a toolkit and implementation plan to be used for national implementation.

This role is responsible for:

• Coordinating work with multiple local authority Education departments, senior leaders and cross-sector partners (Housing, Social Work, Health, third sector)
• Designing and documenting processes, guidance and training materials that enable schools to embed early identification of housing risk
• Capturing learning, gathering data and producing a national implementation framework
• Ensuring all activity aligns with statutory duties, local contexts and Rock Trust’s prevention approach

The Ask & Act Education Manager will need to be methodical, have strong report writing skills and interpersonal skills to co-ordinate the information gathering and documenting. They will be responsible for delivering the toolkit to a high standard, making a lasting contribution to Scotland’s homelessness prevention system.

Street fit Scotland (SFS) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator. This role will involve working independently and as part of a team to lead and manage and train a growing volunteer network, providing coaching, development opportunities, and nurturing connections with the local community. The successful candidate will be proactive, empathetic, and passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential.

Main Purpose of the Role

This role is central to the continued growth and development of Street Fit Scotland’s (SFS) volunteer offering. As Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will lead with empathy, creativity, and a person-centred approach, encouraging and supporting our members to step into volunteer roles. You’ll provide inclusive, tailored support to help individuals flourish, ensuring every volunteer journey aligns with SFS’s core values of kindness and inclusion.

You’ll oversee all aspects of the volunteer function, developing meaningful roles, delivering training, nurturing development, and building a connected, supported, and empowered community.

Our main aim is to offer sessional work to volunteers when they pass the 6-month probation as we SFS values lived experience.

Key Responsibilities

As the main point of contact for all volunteers, you will be fully integrated into the heart of SFS activities, forming trusted relationships with both volunteers and wider community members. Your work will focus on meeting people where they are, understanding complex needs, offering emotional and practical support, and providing a bridge to meaningful experiences and future opportunities.

Volunteer Support & Development

• Deliver person-centred emotional and practical support to all volunteers and community members.
• Provide one-to-one and group support for community members exploring volunteering, helping them progress at their own pace.
• Design and facilitate internal training, including groupwork, inductions, policies and procedures, and skill-building sessions.
• Develop and share innovative tools and resources to support volunteer engagement and learning.
• Supervise and support the personal development of volunteers, helping them grow in confidence, responsibility, and pre-employability.
• Carry out continuous evaluation to monitor volunteer progress and impact.
• Coach and mentor members through tailored development journeys, helping individuals identify their strengths and contribute meaningfully.

Volunteer Management & Coordination

• Manage and coordinate all SFS volunteers (internal and external), ensuring people are matched to roles that reflect their skills, interests, and availability.
• Identify new opportunities for members to volunteer within SFS, co-creating role descriptions where appropriate.
• Assess individuals’ readiness and suitability for specific roles, offering additional support as needed.
• Oversee PVG processes and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Build relationships with external volunteer services, such as Volunteer Scotland to recruit external volunteers, and stay up to date with relevant training and guidance.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and service development discussions.

Community Engagement & Integration

• Participate in weekly core, stretch, and strength sessions, as well as community lunchtime drop-ins, to build relationships and encourage engagement.
• Accompany members to SFS sessions to foster community connection and shared experience.
• Support external training pathways (e.g. food hygiene, SDF training, or other personal development courses).

Operational Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming community base.
• Ensure SFS equipment (computers, desks, shared spaces) is cared for and cleaned when necessary.
• Wear PPE when required and complete relevant health and safety training, including food hygiene certification.
• Be an active team player; supporting colleagues, contributing to team culture, and helping shape a positive working environment.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting members at SFS Working with individuals affected by homelessness, addiction, and trauma.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, taking initiative while contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Knowledge of safe practices including adult and child protection.
• Strong demonstration of people skills, with a passion for helping others reach their potential.
• In-depth understanding of volunteers from recruitment and training to supervision and support.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect meaningfully across diverse backgrounds.
• A genuine commitment to creating inclusive, empowering spaces where everyone feels valued and heard.
• Highly organised, with strong computer skills and record management.
• Group work skills, experience of delivering workshops or sessions that involve team building exercises.

Desirable Experience

• Background in training or community education, with a focus on personal development / Experience in coaching, mentoring, or life coaching.

Additional Information

• Reports to: Michelle Reilly, CEO
• Responsible for: SFS equipment, the volunteer team, and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming shared space
• Base: SFS Community Hub, 19 south clerk street, EH8 9JD

Values

• Empathy - listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances
• Treat everyone at SFS with dignity respect and kindness
• Take a non-judgemental approach
• A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Recognise and uphold boundaries