In Work Support Worker

Action on Disability; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated individual to provide face-to-face support for Disabled people in their workplaces, helping them achieve independence and competence in their roles. The role involves close collaboration with supervisors and employers to ensure effective support and necessary adjustments. Ideal candidates will be empathetic and proactive in fostering an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face support to Disabled individuals under guidance.
• Identify requirements of key tasks in the workplace.
• Follow bespoke Support Plans to help fulfill roles.
• Provide weekly feedback to supervisors.
• Plan gradual reduction of support as the individual becomes competent.
• Negotiate disability-related adjustments.
• Liaise with managers about individual progress.

Job description

Overview

The post is to provide face to face support work and guidance to Disabled people within their workplaces. The post holder will provide the necessary support and encouragement to enable them to be successful, which will lead, eventually, to independence. The post holder will also work closely with, and take guidance from, their supervisor within AoD. They will work closely with the employer of the Disabled person to ensure the employer has the skills and confidence to manage and train their intern/employee.

Responsibilities

• To work face-to-face with individual Disabled people, under the guidance of their AoD Supervisor, in accordance with their personalised support plans
• To be fully cognitive of the workplace of the Disabled person to identify the requirements of key tasks
• To follow bespoke Support Plans plans which will enable the Disabled person to fulfil their role to meet the requirements of the employer
• To provide weekly feedback to their AoD Supervisor to ensure continued progression, identifying new areas in need of support, and advising on the amendment of support plans accordingly
• Together with their Supervisor, to plan, discuss and implement a timely reduction of support as and when the Disabled individual becomes familiar and competent with their role
• To negotiate note disability-related reasonable adjustments required for individuals and feedback to their AoD Supervisor
• To liaise with managers to discuss individual progress, respond to issues and implement next steps