Careers Coach and Employment Specialist

4 days ago


Bishop Auckland, Durham, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time
About the Role

As a Careers Coach and Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting adults with learning disabilities into employment, self-employment, and volunteering. We are seeking an experienced professional who can provide tailored support to our clients, helping them achieve real work outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vocational training, employment support, and community partnerships. They will be able to work collaboratively with local authorities, job centers, schools, colleges, and employers to identify suitable work-experience and employment opportunities for our clients.

The salary for this role is £26,098 per annum, plus a generous benefits package including 36 days leave pro rata, a contributory pension scheme, and a healthcare package.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with Local Authority's Transitions & Learning Disability teams to identify clients in receipt of Day Services for the Working Journey's Programme;
  • Work collaboratively with Job Centre Plus, the National Careers Services, Schools/Colleges, and local employers to access suitable work-experience and employment opportunities;
  • Work collaboratively with Voluntary Sector, Local Authority, and NHS Partners to secure transition from day-care to volunteering & work placements;
  • Advise on work placements and employment opportunities;
  • Provide pre-employment & retention support for hosting employers.

Benefits:

  • Contributory pension scheme;
  • Healthcare package;
  • Holiday buy-back scheme;
  • Cycle2Work Scheme;
  • Promotional items welcome pack;
  • Discounted lunches and free refreshments;
  • Three additional gifted holiday days between Christmas and New Year.


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