Connect to Work Specialist — Inclusive Employment Coach

Mencap; Sutton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver the Connect to Work programme across Sutton, Kingston and Merton. This full-time, fixed-term role (37.5 hours per week) runs for 2 years and involves intensive employment support for up to 12 months per participant.

You’ll deliver the five stages of the Supported Employment model and work independently with a caseload of up to 20 individuals, building strong relationships with participants and employers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering supported employment programmes.
• Robust skills in recording progress and evidencing achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Connect to Work programme across Sutton, Kingston and Merton.
• Provide personalised, intensive employment support for participants (up to 12 months off work, 4 months for those employed).
• Manage a caseload of up to 20 individuals and build trust with participants and employers.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Organization

Caseload management

Inclusion & rights

Supported employment experience

Job description

Mencap is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver the Connect to Work programme across Sutton, Kingston and Merton. This full-time, fixed-term role (37.5 hours per week) runs for 2 years and involves intensive employment support for up to 12 months per participant.

You’ll deliver the five stages of the Supported Employment model and work independently with a caseload of up to 20 individuals, building strong relationships with participants and employers.