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We Are Recruiting – In Work Support Specialist Job Coach/ Employment Consultant

We are expanding our In Work Support Team and are looking for an experienced Specialist Job Coach/Employment Consultant role to sit  within our  Development Team.

The Development Team are responsible for: –

• Widening our employer partnerships
• Delivering autism training to employers
• Raising our profile – managing our news and social media
• Providing In Work Support
• Developing and running new projects, particularly for those over the age of 25
• Making grant applications to support the above
• Building our fundraising capacity

Job role

The Employment Consultant / Specialist Job Coach will:

• Support employees within the workplace- Providing one-to-one advice and support to individuals and other staff within the workplace
• Manage a significant caseload of autistic clients in the workplace across London.
• Advise on work related issues/ career progression advise and support/ training and wellbeing needs.
• Enable and support reasonable adjustments.
• Train and advise manager and colleagues within the workplace.
• Maintain records of visits and complete time sheets- Demonstrate a methodical approach to work along with accurate report writing, record keeping skills, and ensure the database is updated and maintained in a timely manner.
• Travel throughout London as needed.
• Work with Employment Manager to promote service and run additional training sessions as needed.
• Good understanding of Employment law and reasonable adjustments.

Skills:

• Previous experience of working as an Employment Consultant or similar role for minimum of 3 years (essential)
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Strong analytical approach and attention to detail
• A flexible approach to their workload
• Good understanding of the support needs of Autistic and Neurotypical employees

Personal qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Enthusiasm for CareTrade’s work and beliefs
• Reliable
• Committed
• Keen to learn new skills

Desired qualifications:

Ideally educated to degree level but experience in this role is more important

Closing Date-  30th November 2021

Interview -To be held in person Date TBC

Remuneration: This role is full time £27-30K depending on experience

Annual Leave:  28 days a year (including 3-day Xmas closure) plus 8 days bank holiday

An additional day’s holiday for each full year worked up to an additional 5 days.

To apply visit

https://uk.indeed.com/job/specialist-job-coach

For more information please email [email protected]