Job Description

Project Search Facilitator

Stranraer Campus | 33,927.46 per year | 35 hours per week | Fixed Term for 12 months

What's the Job?

We're looking for a talented

Project Search Instructor

to join the

LEAP (Lifeskills, Employability, and Pathways) Team

, dedicated to supporting young adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve sustainable employment through targeted internships, skills development, and personalised support.

The role of Facilitator is to deliver a positive and supportive service in delivering essential training and support to young people during their transition from previous destinations into college and helping them prepare for employment in a supported environment. This role will be to deliver vocational training and support students in the work placements.

Who we're looking for

You will be an empathetic, patient and motivated person who can provide effective training in skills including pathways to employment.

You will be expected to role model good communication and team working with young people and work effectively using your own initiative.

To succeed in the role, you will ideally have:

Suitable training or coaching qualification and have experience of working in a similar Educational or employment training role with 16- 21 year olds with additional learning and support needs.

Strong organisation/ team working/ relationship building skills.

Be flexible and adaptable when situations occurs both to support the needs of learners and the department.

Good/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experienced in using IT to deliver training

Experience using MS Office

This post is required to on campus/ training setting and includes onsite student placement visits. ( a full drivers licence is preferable)

Other Benefits

? Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

? Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)

? Opportunities for career progression and personal development

? Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Anne Clark, Curriculum Manager Education & Access on clarka@dumgla.ac.uk

Closing Date:

25th June 2025

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in July, at a date to be confirmed.

What else you need to know

If you're invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance .

If you're successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 33,927.46 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person