Moving On Employment Project Ltd is a Charity:
‘Supporting the young people of Shetland to achieve their employment related goals’.
SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED
SALARY SCALE £31,000 – £33, 000 Approx PER ANNUM (Pro Rata for part time)
FIXED TERM to 31/03/2027 (with the opportunity to extend)
We require a Support Co-Ordinator (25-35 hours per week) to join our team. We encourage and support flexible working, 35 hours per week is considered fulltime for this role. The post holder will promote and enhance employment opportunities within community settings for young people typically aged 15 to 26 years with barriers to employment. This includes engaging with employers, delivering 1:1 support in work places and attending meetings with young people, professionals and carers.
Experience of supporting Neurodiverse young people including those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Additional Support Needs, physical disabilities or other barriers to employment are key. Effective communication, organisational and computer skills along with a full, clean driving licence are essential due to travel requirements.
Although this is a short, fixed term post there will be an opportunity for the contract to be extended should 2027-28 funding be confirmed. The post is based in Lerwick and the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG scheme.
Closing date 5pm Monday 13th July 2026.
For further details and an application form contact;
Lincoln Carroll, Project Manager
Moving On Employment Project Ltd
(01595) 743926
lincoln.carroll@shetland.org
