Job Coach – Scottish Government Parental Employability Programme

Job reference:

260189

Salary:

Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)

Job closing date:

11/10/2026

Job Type:

Administrative Services

Location:

See below

Employment type:

Fixed-term

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

25/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Department:

Workforce Employability Team

Job Advert

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Workforce Employability Team has an exciting opportunity for an NHS Job Coach to support the delivery of the Scottish Government Parental Employability Programme on a fixed-term basis. The programme aims to help parents at risk of poverty enter, sustain and progress in employment through paid NHS placements, family-friendly recruitment, wraparound support and clear pathways into NHS careers. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to individuals, families and communities across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working as part of an ambitious programme supporting NHS Scotland's contribution to tackling child poverty, you will help parents develop confidence, overcome barriers to employment and build brighter futures through meaningful work.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This post is fixed-term – 12 months, working full-time hours (36)
• The shift pattern has yet to be confirmed
• This will be an agile working post however, your main base has yet to be confirmedKey responsibilities:

As an NHS Job Coach, you will provide practical coaching and in-work support to programme participants and work closely with managers, workplace mentors, employability partners and internal services to help participants succeed in their placement and progress towards sustainable employment.

You will support individuals with confidence building, workplace adjustment, communication, employability skills, progression planning, applications and interview preparation. You will also play an important role in supporting managers to create inclusive and supportive placement experiences, helping to identify and address barriers early and ensuring participants receive the support they need to thrive in the workplace. Working alongside local employability partners, you will contribute to a programme designed to widen access to NHS employment and create new pathways into the future workforce.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Experience of providing employability, coaching, mentoring, pastoral or workplace support.
• Experience of supporting people who may face barriers to employment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and supportive working relationships.
• Ability to support individuals to develop confidence and overcome barriers to employment.
• Knowledge of employability services would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of inclusive recruitment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of NHS careers and employment pathways would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of local employability pathways and support services would be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively with managers, workplace mentors, employability partners and internal services.
• Commitment to supporting individuals to achieve their potential and progress towards sustainable employment.What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapiesInterested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Mark Goldie
• Workforce Employability Officer
• Telephone: To be confirmed
• Email: mark.goldie@nhs.scot
• Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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