Employment Advisers: Services Autistic/Neurodivergent Parents/Disabled Adults

Into Work; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in Edinburgh seeks motivated individuals to join their team supporting disabled and neurodivergent people. The roles involve working closely with clients to enhance their employability through personalized support and advocacy. Successful candidates will engage with local employers and provide essential resources to help clients secure and retain employment. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections, particularly those with lived experiences related to autism and neurodivergence.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution of 7.5%

Flexitime

Enhanced company sick pay

Free employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodivergent or autistic individuals.
• Ability to manage workload flexibly across different projects.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in the 5-stage employability pipeline.
• Collaborate with local organisations for referrals and job placements.
• Provide wraparound support for clients' employment journeys.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

International Development

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

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• On site:Edinburgh, Midlothian, or East Lothian (car owner preferable for some posts).
• Closing27th May 2025
• Advertised from 12th May 2025
• Edinburgh Disabled Adults – 28-35.75 hours p/wEast Lothian Autistic Adults – 16-21 hours p/wMidlothian Autistic Parents + Midlothian DisabledAdults – Part-time - posts subject to imminent funding decisionsContract extension subject to continuation of funding.

Role

Services:

• Working in East Lothian with our stage 2 – 5 autistic adult and parent focused service.
• Working inEdinburgh with Disabled Adults stage 1 – 5 with a mixed caseload of clients.
• Working with parents whoidentify as Neurodivergent or Autistic in our Midlothian focused stage 5 service (subject tofunding).
• Working in Midlothian with Disabled Adults stage 1 – 5 with a mixed caseload of clients(subject to funding).

For 30+ years, Into Work has supported the aim of a world where disabled people, neurodivergent people and those withlong-term health conditions have equal access to fair work and opportunity to sustain and develop in work. Since1998 we have provided a 1:1 person-centred service, following the 5-stage model of Supported Employment. Livedexperience of disability is at the heart of our service design and delivery. For more information, please visitintowork.org.uk

Having been operational in Edinburgh and Lothian for many years, Into Work has a long-standing record of successfulpartnership working and project delivery for disabled people. Due to expansion, we are now looking for suitablyexperienced and motivated people to join our growing staff team for both our Disabled Adult and Disabled YoungPeople services.

For some people, the idea of being in work or even engaging with employability services, can seem unachievable andquite an unrealistic prospect. To enhance our user experience and encourage engagement, we offer additionalin-house wraparound support, including Income Maximisation and Wellbeing input. We really help disabled peopletake those first vital steps towards making sustainable employment a reality.

Parents/Adults who are neurodivergent/autistic East Lothian -Role Summary:

• Working alongside the supported employment team, you will support an all age parental support service on a 1:1basis initially, helping people progress along the 5-stage employability pipeline.
• Supporting peopleinto positive destinations such as education, training, volunteering, employment and continuedsupport.
• Supporting people to access our on-line and in-person training with a particular focus onautism tools, techniques and guidance.
• Working with each person to identify the reasonable adjustmentsthey might require that would enhance their employability journey.

Disabled Adults who present with a disability or health condition Edinburgh (Midlothian subject to fundingdecision) - Role Summary:

• Working with a caseload of clients on a 1-1 basis, using the 5 stage model of supportedemployment.
• Collaborating with Income Maximisation and Wellbeing colleagues to provide wraparoundsupport and ensure a positive employment journey for clients.
• Developing working relationships withlocal organisations to establish appropriate referrals and linking in with employers to promoteopportunities.
• Working with each person to identify the reasonable adjustments they might requirethat would enhance their employability journey.

Autistic Parents Midlothian Service (post subject to funding decision) - Role Summary:

• Involves working with a caseload of clients on a 1:1 basis, using the 5-stage model of supported employment –focussing mostly on stage 5 referrals.
• Collaborating with Income Maximisation and Wellbeing colleaguesto provide wraparound support and ensure a positive employment journey for clients helping people to retain orsecure employment.
• Developing working relationships with local organisations to establish appropriatereferrals and linking in with employers to promote opportunities.
• Liaising, supporting and negotiationwith employers supporting people to enter the workplace and retain their employment.
• Working with eachperson to identify reasonable adjustments that could make the world or work a more sustainableoption.

About you – who we are looking for:

• We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and for our roles in East and Midlothian wouldparticularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of autism andneurodivergence
• Our staff come from range of sectors and career backgrounds and go on to becomesuccessful employment advisers.
• We require people who align with Into Work’s values and the socialmodel of disability, who are looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the employment prospects ofneurodivergent/autistic and disabled people.
• Strong negotiation skills would be welcomed as therewill lots of advocacy work required with employers.
• You will need to organise and manage your ownworkload and be flexible in your approach to work, supporting Into Work across different projects andteams.
• The job role will offer a hybrid model of working.
• Have the ability to communicateeffectively with a range of stakeholders, including service users, employers and other third sectororganisations.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a hybrid team.

What is in it for you?

• Working for a small specialist charity supporting disabled people brings substantial fulfilment, jobsatisfaction and daily variety.
• You can expect autonomy and the opportunity to be creative, both in yourclient work and in helping contribute to the development of our services. You can also expect a supportive andprogressive working environment which reflects our values of openness, flexibility, perseverance, andcollaboration.
• You will receive regular support and supervision, annual appraisal, relevant training,and personal development opportunities.
• We hold a GOLD Investor in People award and are committed to thecontinuous improvement and development of our employees.
• We are a Living Wage accredited employer, aDisability Confident Leader and have received the Employer of the Year award from the Scottish Union ofSupported Employment Apt, sponsored by Diversity Scotland.

You will also benefit from:

• A generous starting annual leave entitlement of 34 days, increasing to 37 days with length of service (pro-rated for part time employees).
• Employer pension contribution of 7.5%.
• Access to death in service scheme.
• Flexitime.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Paid carers leave.
• Free and confidential employee assistance programme and services.
• Access to cycle to work and tech scheme discount.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 27th May at 9.00am

Interviews will take place in person at Norton Park week commencing 9th June.

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