Specialist Employment Coach

Autism Plus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Sheffield seeks dedicated individuals to support those with autism in achieving fulfilling lives through personalized interventions. Responsibilities include working one-on-one to improve life opportunities and deliver group courses on confidence and employability skills. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and ideally hold a full driving license, as the role involves travel across South and West Yorkshire. This position aims at making a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

20% staff discount

Blue light discount card

BUPA Health Cash Plan

24/7 Colleague Assistance Helpline

Fully funded DBS

Induction Training

Qualifications

• Desirable to have a full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in supporting individuals with autism preferred.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and mental capacity.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
• Develop personal development plans with team leader.
• Deliver group courses on confidence building and employability.

Skills

Support for individuals with autism

Development of individual action plans

Communication skills

Building trusting relationships

Job description

Job Description

Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Desirable: Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

Job summary

This role will entail working on a 1-1 basis with individuals with autism or related conditions. You will improve their life opportunities and help them move towards sustainable paid employment through a variety of interventions. Duties will include supporting them to develop individual action plans, identifying barriers to work and working with individuals to overcome these barriers. Support will be tailored to individual needs; therefore, applicants need to be able to make use of a range of resources and networks to identify the appropriate support for the individual and help them towards their goal whether this be education, voluntary work, or paid employment.

The role may also involve working with our existing training enterprise team to deliver group courses to individuals with autism on confidence building, assertiveness, and employability. You will be required to contribute to the development of course materials and be pro‑active in developing ideas and innovative methods of support. Support will be delivered across the South and West Yorkshire area. Car user is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that the highest levels of performance and standards of work are achieved, in‑line with Autism Plus policies and procedures.
• To encourage and support individuals in expressing their needs, views, and concerns. To enable individuals to make choices and decisions and participate as fully as possible in planning and decision‑making processes.
• Build knowledge of employment, training, and personal development opportunities in the area suitable for individuals and share this information with colleagues and management.
• To achieve this through support, practical assistance, teaching, advice, role modelling, encouragement, and positive feedback.
• Promote non‑discriminatory practices and respect and promote the rights of people with ASC, learning difficulties, complex needs, and mental health issues.
• Develop meaningful and trusting relationships with individuals to enhance their confidence, self‑esteem, personal development and general sense of wellbeing.
• To build personal development plans for the individuals with your team leader and implement in a person‑centered way.
• Ensure the needs of the individuals are consistently considered, taking into consideration their autism and any other sensory, physical, learning disabilities or mental health needs. (This includes personal care).
• Safeguarding knowledge awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding policies and procedures. Attend training including Mental Capacity and Best Interests.

The application process

is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

Disability support

As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: [e-mail], or Telephone: [phone]).

What we offer

• Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period
• 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory
• Blue light discount card
• Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses
• Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7
• Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role
• Induction Training for the role