Employment Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Discovery Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our Supported Employment Team as a Supported Employment Coordinator.

As a Supported Employment Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with learning disabilities and/or Autism in finding and maintaining paid employment.

Your primary role will be to provide support, guidance, and advocacy to both job seekers and employers, working in partnership with the supported employment team to deliver on different contracts and funding streams.

Main Duties

  • Work with employers and customers using job coaching and identifying longer-term strategies to ensure sustained employment.
  • Understand each person's interests, preferences, abilities and support needs and to facilitate and co-ordinate the person-centred employment planning process.
  • Hold and manage a caseload, allocated by the Supported Employment Manager.
  • Complete timely reviews and respond quickly to requests of support from the Customer, employer or family / circle of support to ensure that the pathway to employment is successful.

About You

The successful applicant will have the ability to work as part of a team but also on your own initiative, experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the ability to problem-solve and make decisions, and the ability to engage with families and develop confidence and trust with people and their families.

Why Discovery?

Discovery are committed to developing skills and rewarding our staff, offering a range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave entitlement, access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out, and a pension scheme.



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