Disability Employment Specialist

4 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom North East Autism Society Full time
Job Title: Disability Employment Adviser

Join the North East Autism Society team as a Disability Employment Adviser and play a vital role in supporting individuals with autism and their families.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Disability Employment Adviser to join our Employment Futures Team. As a Disability Employment Adviser, you will work with individuals with autism to identify their employment aspirations and provide guidance on local services and forums for support.

You will be responsible for promoting inclusive employment and disability confident practice with employers, inspiring and raising employment aspirations of jobseekers, and addressing barriers faced by jobseekers.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under their own initiative and organize their time effectively.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide initial assessment and eligibility checks for potential jobseekers
  • Offer guidance on local services and forums for support
  • Promote inclusive employment and disability confident practice with employers
  • Address barriers faced by jobseekers
  • Maintain petty cash records for approved expenses
What We Offer:
  • 36 days generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
  • Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
  • Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff
  • Free eye tests and Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
  • Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £500
How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to [insert contact information].



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