Career Opportunities Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

Overview

  • We are working closely alongside a local authority in West Sussex to appoint a Support Worker/Advocate on a 13-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion.

Key Responsibilities

  • To act as support worker/advocate for a colleague with Asperger's syndrome, focusing on providing appropriate and required support while presenting their wishes, acting with integrity, professionalism, and respect.
  • Support and encourage the individual to seek out and participate in career opportunities, such as job shadowing and training.
  • Support the employee to maximise available training and development opportunities, including mentoring and professional development opportunities.
  • Assist the individual with engaging fully in training or new tasks, exploring career development opportunities, or applying for vacancies.
  • Work with the individual, line management, relevant parties, and colleagues to understand and support learning of new tasks, skills, and actions.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Professional or voluntary experience supporting adults with Autism or Asperger's syndrome.
  • Strong understanding of neurodiversity, disability rights, and workplace inclusion.
  • Experience engaging, supporting, empowering, and championing staff that are neurodivergent.
  • Experience supporting individuals with neurodiverse conditions, particularly Asperger's Syndrome, preferably in a professional setting.

Salary and Benefits

  • The salary for this role is estimated to be around £16.20-£19.50 per hour, based on industry standards and location.


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