Specialist Employment Coach

Autism Plus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Yorkshire seeks a Specialist Employment Support Worker to empower individuals with autism and other needs. The role involves developing individual action plans, facilitating group activities, and providing tailored support to enhance life opportunities and promote independence. A commitment to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals is essential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Membership to the Institute of Employability Professionals

Parking passes for staff

Refer a friend scheme

20% staff discount at Social Enterprise

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7

Fully funded DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with autism or additional needs.
• Ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and resilient.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual action plans for clients.
• Assist individuals in achieving their goals in education and employment.
• Facilitate job clubs and group activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Motivation

Job description

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About Autism Plus
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

The Team

As a member of the Specialist Employment Team, you will improve life opportunities for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, supporting them one-to-one towards their goals in education, training, voluntary work, or paid employment. You will work from our offices, as well as travel to meet individuals in accessible, community locations as well as providing some support virtually to individuals across the UK.

The role will involve

Developing individual action plans, identifying barriers, assisting with overcoming these barriers, and utilising knowledge of local resources and networks to provide appropriate support. Enabling individuals to grow in confidence, ability, and personal effectiveness, you will deliver a range of interventions to support progression in the following areas:

• Social skills / relationships.
• Using community resources and facilities.
• Self-organisation, motivation, and coping abilities.
• Employability skills and preparation towards voluntary work and / or paid employment.
• Increasing confidence and communication skills with the aim of supporting progression.
• Engagement in education and / or job search activities.

This would be achieved through person-centred support, practical assistance, teaching, advice, role modelling, encouragement, and positive feedback. You will be involved in facilitating job clubs, group activities, linking with education, as well as other objectives depending on an individual’s requirements .

We are looking for an individual with:

• Experience in supporting people with additional needs e.g., autism, mental health, and Learning Disabilities, ideally in a similar role.
• Ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and resilient.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and are experienced in communicating outcomes.
• Skilled in working with people at all levels, including jobseekers, professionals, and parents/carers.
• Ability to support individuals in the workplace as a job coach where necessary, provide advocacy, and work effectively with employers.

What we offer:

• A varied role which enables you to promote independence and make a difference to people’s lives.
• Autism Plus will pay for membership to the Institute of Employability Professionals for all employability team members on successful completion of probation.
• The opportunity for progression through training, gaining relevant qualifications, and ongoing support from your Line Manager with a dedicated budget for each team member annually for personal development.
• We provide parking passes for team members as a staff benefit whilst working at the office
• Involvement in developing new projects, generating ideas, and delivering elements of projects once funding is secured.
• All employment team members have 25 days annual leave per year.
• 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 and Autism Plus Charity Shops
• Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses
• Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7

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!

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: [emailprotected] , 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

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