Routes to Work South (RTWS) is an award-winning charity committed to alleviating poverty and supporting unemployed South Lanarkshire residents to develop skills, confidence and knowledge required to progress into and sustain employment. We work collaboratively with partner agencies, employers, and stakeholders to deliver flexible, accessible, client-centred employability and skills services that respond to the needs of local communities and the labour market. Our services support individuals facing a range of barriers to employment, helping people progress through different stages of the employability pipeline towards positive and sustained outcomes.   

 

For over 20 years, RTWS has successfully delivered a range of welfare-to-work programmes, funded through Skills Development Scotland, the Department for Work and Pensions, and other funding streams including the Big Lottery and European Structural Funds. We currently deliver services to young people and adults across South Lanarkshire through Scottish Government’s No One Left Behind (NOLB). 

 

As an arm’s-length external organisation, we play a key role in delivering services that support South Lanarkshire Council’s Employability Strategy, working closely with employers, communities and partner companies to create opportunities, reduce inequalities, and support economic inclusion. 

 

At RTWS we are commitment to delivering high quality services, driving innovation and creating a positive impact for the individuals, employers, and communities we support. 

 

The successful candidate will support unemployed individuals and those furthest removed from the labour market through community-based engagement, wellbeing support, and early employability intervention.

 

Working within local communities, you will build positive relationships with individuals, partner organisations, and community groups to encourage participation in services and improve access to support. Through a person-centred approach, you will support clients to identify barriers, improve confidence and wellbeing, and access appropriate interventions, services, training, and progression opportunities.

 

The role will involve community outreach, initial engagement and assessment activity, delivery of group sessions and wellbeing-based interventions, and ongoing support to help individuals progress towards employability programmes, learning, training, and employment opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, approachable, and solution-focused, with the ability to engage individuals facing a range of complex barriers and support them through the early stages of their employability journey.

 

 

 

 | Essential Skills & Knowledge  | Desirable Skills & Knowledge
 | Knowledge of barriers impacting individuals entering employment, training, or education, including health, wellbeing, financial, and social barriers.   | Knowledge of local support services and partner agencies supporting individuals furthest removed from the labour market. 
 | Ability to engage, motivate, and support individuals facing a range of complex challenges. | Experience delivering community engagement or wellbeing-based interventions. 
 | Understanding of contractual delivery, compliance and quality requirements within funded programmes.  | Experience mentoring or supporting clients on a 1:1 basis. 
 | Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.   | Knowledge of barriers affecting individuals entering employment, training, or education.
 | Experience of partnership working and building effective relationships with stakeholders and community organisations.   | Understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred, or strengths-based approaches.  
 | Understanding of barriers faced by adults entering or returning to employment, education or training. | Understanding of mental health, along with any relevant qualifications such as Mental Health First Aid, and/or a willingness to undertake relevant training.
 | Working knowledge of CRM systems and data protection requirements, including GDPR. |  
 | Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate, influence and challenge constructively.  |  
 | Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.  |  
 | Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.   |  
 | Ability to solve problems, adapt and respond effectively in a fast paced, target driven environment.  |  
 | Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.   |  
 | Competent IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records and data. |  
 | Full Driving License and access to own transport  |  

This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, RTWS reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.

If interested in joining RTWS, please submit your CV with a covering letter (applications without covering letter will not be considered) answering the following:

 

Applications close Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 5pm any applications received after this will not be considered.