Employability Officer (Parental Employability)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.2
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Western Isles is seeking an Employability Officer to support workforce employability initiatives, specifically the Parental Employability Project. This role involves coordinating and delivering employability and apprenticeship programmes, working with various partners, and providing practical support and guidance to participants. The officer will help create pathways into careers within NHS Western Isles, contributing to increasing workforce diversity and reducing inequalities.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259174
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - - £43,039)
Job closing date:
25/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Laxdale Court
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
22.2
Job posted date:
11/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Western Isles
Department:
Human Resources
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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 motiv
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