Employment Support Worker – Kisharon Langdon

The Wohl Enterprise Hub; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Greater London seeks an Employment Support Worker to provide tailored assistance to individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves helping them secure and maintain meaningful employment through personal support and job-search activities. Candidates need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers opportunities for professional development and various employee benefits such as holidays and discount programs.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Blue light card discounts

Eyecare benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or similar needs.
• Understanding of barriers to employment for people with disabilities.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to individuals with disabilities.
• Carry out employment profiling and develop support plans.
• Support job-search activities including interview preparation.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Flexibility to travel

Job description

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• Permanent
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Contract Type

Permanent

Full time

Location

Colindale, North West London

Sector

Operations

19th December 2025

Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Support Worker to join their growing team in Colindale, North West London.

Who we are

Kisharon Langdon are a charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families.From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with a learning disability and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations.

Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The Role

To provide tailored employment support to individuals with learning disabilities and autistic people, helping them access, retain, and progress in meaningful paid or voluntary employment. The role involves working closely with the people we support, employers, and support services to ensure individuals are fully prepared and supported in their employment journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to individuals, helping them identify career goals and develop job‑seeking skills.
• Carry out employment profiling, job matching, and develop personalised employment action support plans.
• Support individuals through job‑search activities, including CV writing, applications, interview preparation, and confidence‑building.
• Liaise with employers to identify suitable roles, promote inclusive recruitment practices, and arrange work trials or interviews.
• Provide one-to-one support to members in the workplace during a settling‑in period and for as long as required to ensure successful integration and confidence in their role.

About You

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and comfortable with changing volumes of workload
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or similar needs.
• Understanding of the barriers to employment faced by people with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and empower others.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, employers, and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel and work occasionally outside regular hours.
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle.

What we offer

• 21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays and Major Jewish holidays
• Blue light card – access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national & local retailers
• Eyecare benefits – via Vision Express
• Long service recognition and reward & employer referral bonus
• Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
• Development and career progression opportunities

For more information and to be personally recommended for this role, please contact [e-mail]