Project Worker - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Link Group Limited

Link Group Limited
Link Group Limited
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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The purpose of the job is to support people to achieve their goals and aspirations through group work by providing opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.

You will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting the programme participants. You will support the achievement of high standards and provide monitoring information in relation to the project's outcomes.


You will ensure that opportunities are provided to people equipping them with the skills to make a valuable contribution to the service and their wider community.

You will support people into a positive destination whether that be re-engagement with education, training or employment.

The Project Worker will provide support and offer guidance to programme participants, develop relationships with other agencies and services and actively promote LinkLiving's programmes and services.


About You
Experience of co-ordinating, developing and delivering training programmes is essential for this role.

As you will be working with people with complex needs/backgrounds you must have previous experience in this field.

Additionally, you must have the ability to drive and be able to travel between services, as required.


For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.


What's in it for you?

  • 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years' service, with an opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- temporary enhanced business travel mileage allowance to support employees with increased fuel costs
- access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
- defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
- life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
- healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
- employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
- discounted travel schemes including cycle to work scheme, monthly bus pass scheme and travel ticket loan and much more


Further Information


If you're thinking about working in adult social care, download the Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland for in-depth information on everything you need to know to get started.

In addition, you can enrol on a free, online 6 week part-time tutor-supported 'Introduction to a Career in Social Care' course.

The course introduces the area of social care and can be a stepping-stone to employment or further training.


Closing Date:
midnight on Tuesday 16 April 2024

Interview Date:
Interviews are being held on Wednesday 24 April 2024 at our office in Edinburgh
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