Job Description
Defour Partnership is working in partnership with Downs Syndrome Scotland recruiting for a fantastic new opportunity within the Charity for an Employment Advisor.
Come and be part of something amazing!
We are delighted to be recruiting an Employment Advisor to manage and deliver Down's Syndrome Scotland's new Inclusive Employment Programme for adults with Down's syndrome seeking meaningful employment to reach their fullest potential.
For too long, people with Down's syndrome have experienced barriers to employment and we want to change that, for good. Can you help us do that?
Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. So, we are dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are also passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional and friendly working environment in which our staff team are truly valued and fully supported.
As our Employment Advisor you will drive our Inclusive Employment Programme by working in partnership with a host of willing employers who truly value the contribution that people with Down's syndrome can make to their workforce. You will get right alongside people with Down's syndrome and support them to reach for the stars in seeking employment opportunities across a wide range of settings, right across Scotland.
You will recruit and lead a new team including Training and Mentoring Workers with lived experience, support staff and volunteers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with a strong track record of success in this area.
Role: Employment advisor
Salary: £32, PA plus 5% pension contribution
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Working from home with occasional in person meetings.
To find out more about this amazing opportunity and for a full job description get in touch with Joanne Diver at Defour Partnership by email: or apply with your cv online today.
Closing date: Friday 30th August. Interviews: week commencing 9th September