Employment Specialist — Inclusive Job Support

Mencap; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Health cash plans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver the Connect to Work programme across Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will provide personalised, intensive employment support for participants who are out of work, and for those in work but at risk of leaving their job.

You will manage a caseload of up to 20 individuals, build strong relationships with participants and employers, and work to reduce barriers to employment, with a focus on inclusion and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering supported employment programmes.
• Ability to record progress and evidence achievement.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised, intensive employment support for up to 12 months for participants out of work, and up to 4 months for those in work but at risk of leaving their job.
• Build strong relationships with participants and employers to maximise job starts and sustained employment.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and outcomes to demonstrate impact.

Skills

Motivated

Independent

Communication

Organization

Caseload management

Inclusion advocate

Job description

Mencap is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver the Connect to Work programme across Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will provide personalised, intensive employment support for participants who are out of work, and for those in work but at risk of leaving their job.

You will manage a caseload of up to 20 individuals, build strong relationships with participants and employers, and work to reduce barriers to employment, with a focus on inclusion and independence.