Inclusive Employment Programme Lead

Down's Syndrome Scotland; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

• Remote: Working from home with occasional in person meetings.
• Closing 6th May 2025
• Advertised from 22nd April 2025
• 35 hours per week

Role

Come and be part of something Amazing!

We are delighted to be recruiting an Inclusive Employment Programme Lead to manage and deliver Down’s Syndrome Scotland’s new Inclusive Employment Programme for adults with Down’s syndrome seeking meaningful employment to reach their fullest potential.

For too long, people with Down’s syndrome have experienced barriers to employment and we want to change that, for good. Can you help us do that?

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. So, we are dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are also passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional and friendly working environment in which our staff team are truly valued and fully supported.

As our Inclusive Employment Programme Lead you will drive our Inclusive Employment Programme by working in partnership with a host of willing employers who truly value the contribution that people with Down’s syndrome can make to their workforce. You will get right alongside people with Down’s syndrome and support them to reach for the stars in seeking employment opportunities across a wide range of settings, right across Scotland.

You will recruit and lead a new team including Training and Mentoring Workers with lived experience, support staff and volunteers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with a strong track record of success in this area.

For further information please contact our Recruitment Partner Joanne Diver at Defour Partnership by email: [e-mail] or 07813530705.

Please download the Job Description below.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th May 2025. Interviews will take place 13th May.

About Us

With 45 years' experience delivering great care and support, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life.

We aim to be the best employer in social care in Scotland and would love for you to come and join us. We thrive on teamwork and are passionate about the care and support we provide. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you know you can make a difference, then look no further.

This is a rewarding role which will allow you to draw on your experience of the Social Care sector to provide professional assessment/verification and support to candidates, enabling them to realise their potential.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to a face to face or MS Teams Interview (depending on location) week commencing 5th May 2025.

The successful candidate will be required to go through a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.