Supported Employment Officer

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking a Supported Employment Solutions Officer to support individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity in their journey to employment. This role involves engaging with residents, providing guidance, and collaborating with employer partners to overcome barriers to employment. The position offers a hybrid working environment between Riverside House and other locations, empowering change within the community. If you have a passion for making a difference, apply now!

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting residents with learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
• Experience in providing guidance and advice for employment.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage new residents through partnership working.
• Provide one to one information and guidance for employment.
• Signpost support for external factors affecting employment.
• Work with Employer partners to support individuals.
• Work in a hybrid environment across locations.

Skills

Supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Partnership working

Guidance and advice

Hybrid working

Job description

Directorate: Adult Care, Housing and Public Health

Temporary, Full Time, 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and neurodiversity? Do you have the drive to empower, inspire, and support people to overcome barriers and achieve meaningful employment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Supported Employment Service is looking for a Supported Employment Solutions Officer to join the growing team in supporting residents to plan, prepare and start their journey to employment.

RMBC has operated this service since July 2023. There is now an opportunity to expand this team and grow further capacity across the borough.

What you will do:

• Engage new residents to the Supported Employment service through partnership working
• Provide one to one information, advice and guidance for residents, learning needs and planning the journey to employment
• Signpost to alternative sources for support with external factors affecting employment opportunities
• Engage and work alongside Employer partners to ensure that individuals and partners are supported in the workplace
• Work in a hybrid environment across Riverside House and other settings to commit our support at the heart of our communities

We are looking for an individual with a passion for supporting our residents to succeed, with a view to the barriers and challenges faced by our neuro diverse residents and communities and with a motivation to lead positive change for all.

If this sounds like you then hit the apply button!

For an informal discussion or more information please contact Michelle Glover on 01709 334528 or email at [e-mail]