Employment Caseworker

Mencap run education-based programmes for supporting people with a learning disability to move closer to the job market and gain employment. These programmes are called ‘3 Ships’ and they include Supported Internships, Traineeships and Apprenticeships.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Caseworker to join the Traineeships team within our Lifestyle and Works team in and around the Northamptonshire area. There is an expectation for weekly travel to various employer sites where our traineeship programmes are conducted in Northamptonshire. 

The Caseworker role is central to the delivery of the programme; supporting a caseload of learners and giving end to end individualised support. As such the Caseworker Traineeships role will need to be able to work collaboratively with Tutors to support individuals to complete all elements of the programme in line with requirements.

The successful Caseworker will be accountable for learner progression in the workplace. You will deliver job coaching support in various ways; 1-1 job training, working with learners to develop employability skills and embed English and Maths in delivery. There will be elements of pastoral support. 

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap! 

This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday and covers the Northamptonshire area. The role will mostly work from an employer site with some travel required.

Key skills and requirements (essential):

• Experience of supporting people with additional needs   
• Experience of delivering against targets   
• Knowledge of safe working practices   
• Knowledge of educational programmes
• A-C/9-4 English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)   
• Good ICT skills   
• Effective Communicator   
• Effective record keeping and reporting 

(Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role).  

All candidates offered an interview for this role will need to provide evidence of their GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at interview stage.

Interviews for this role will be via MS Teams. 

JOB ID 23210 

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