Associate Basic IT and Employability Coach

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Job Description:

Basic IT and Employability Coach (Self Employed)

Location: Edinburgh City Centre (face to face)

Contract Dates: 26 October to 4 December 2026

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm, face to face

Changing lives isn't just what we do – it's why we exist.

MindWorks360 is a growing Scottish employability and skills provider committed to helping people overcome barriers, build confidence and progress into sustainable employment.

We are looking for an experienced Basic IT and Employability Coach to deliver two three week programmes for adults with little or no digital confidence.

You will work alongside and be supported by a Senior Coach with experience of employability provision and the MindWorks360's delivery model.

The Assignment

Cohort 1: 26 October to 13 November 2026

Cohort 2: 16 November to 4 December 2026

Delivery is Monday to Friday for four hours per day, providing 120 classroom delivery hours overall.

You will also attend a Group Information Session approximately one week before each cohort. Any additional hours agreed in advance will be paid at the stated hourly rate.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging basic IT and employability workshops.
• Teach participants to use laptops, smartphones, email, internet browsers and digital files safely.
• Support participants to use Universal Credit accounts and journals.
• Help participants create and edit CVs, covering letters and personal statements.
• Support online job searching and applications.
• Introduce the safe and effective use of AI for job searching.
• Teach participants to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom for interviews.
• Provide individual support to learners with different levels of digital confidence.
• Complete learner assessments, action plans and delivery records.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a patient and encouraging Coach who can explain digital tasks clearly to adults who may feel anxious or overwhelmed by technology.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised teaching, training or adult learning qualification.
• Experience delivering basic IT or digital skills training.
• An understanding of employability support and online recruitment.
• Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to deliver both cohorts in full.
• Basic, up to date, Disclosure Scotland check
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a self employed basis.

What We Offer

• £18.00 per hour.
• 120 scheduled classroom delivery hours.
• Support from an experienced Senior Employability Coach throughout delivery.
• Full training in the MindWorks360 coaching model.
• Structured lesson plans and programme resources.
• Potential opportunities for future assignments.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

MindWorks360 is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Appointments are made solely on merit, qualifications, experience and organisational fit.

Join Our Associate Team

If you're an experienced Coach who believes in the power of encouragement, compassion and practical coaching to change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Join MindWorks360 and become part of a growing organisation where every learner matters, every outcome counts and every day is an opportunity to make a genuine difference.

If you believe in using encouragement, compassion and practical coaching to help people change their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Transport links

Application question(s):

• What teaching or training qualification do you hold?
• Please briefly describe your experience delivering basic IT or digital skills training.
• Are you available to work face to face in Edinburgh, Monday to Friday, from 26 October to 4 December 2026?

Work Location: In person

Pay: From £18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person