Employability Project Worker (22260) - 453150

Ktpws; Fortrose; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employability organization in Fortrose is seeking an Employability Project Worker to engage with young people under 30 and help them achieve their goals. You will run practical workshops and support users into training and job opportunities while keeping organized records. The ideal candidate has experience in inspiring youth and knowledge of local employability services. This permanent full-time position offers a salary between £28,124 and £37,117 per year.

Qualifications

• You know how to connect with young people and inspire them.
• You can make learning engaging and practical.
• You help people overcome challenges and believe in themselves.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with service users to help them set goals.
• Run workshops and group sessions that build skills.
• Support service users into training and job opportunities.

Skills

Connecting with young people

Engaging and practical learning methods

Record keeping and deadline management

Knowledge of local employability services

Job description

# Employability Project Worker (22260)Ref no:: 453150Published:: 18/12/2025Closes:: 13/01/2026Location:: Highland, Inner Moray Firth, Highland, Inner Moray Firth, IV1Salary:: £28,124 - £37,117 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.Our team is growing, we're looking for passionate, proactive people who want to make a real impact helping young people and parents under 30 across the Highlands, with a special focus on the Inner Moray Firth area.**What you'll do:*** Work one-to-one with service users to help them set goals and achieve them.* Run fun, practical workshops and group sessions that build skills and confidence.* Support service users into training, qualifications, and real job opportunities.* Keep things organised – from paperwork to progress tracking – so we deliver for our funders.**What We're Looking For*** You know how to connect with young people and inspire them.* You can make learning engaging and practical.* You help people overcome challenges and believe in themselves.* You keep records straight and deadlines met.* You know your way around local employability services, SQA awards, or have experience in informal youth work settings.Barnardo's Works Highland is all about giving young people the tools, confidence, and opportunities to succeed. From construction academies to industry access and wellbeing support, you'll be part of a team that changes lives every day.Find out more at www.barnardos-ets.org.uk or contact Barbara Brown on 07738 262843 or [e-mail] application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement