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 individual to join our Apprenticeship programme within the Lifestyle and Work team.

We currently have an opportunity for a Caseworker (Apprenticeships) working across Somerset (potential to be based from a council office) This is a full time (37.5 hrs per week) permanent contract.

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!

The Caseworker role is central to the delivery of our Apprenticeship programmes. You will be responsible for supporting a caseload of learners by providing end to end, individualised support. You will work closely with Tutors to ensure that learners complete all elements of the programme and progress towards their individual learning outcomes.

You will have a person-centred approach, strong organisation skills and the ability to engage with employers to gather feedback for apprentices working there. You will provide one-to-one job coaching in the workplace to support apprentices to develop the employability skills which will lead them to the outcome of a paid job.

Essential key skills and requirements:

• Experience of supporting people
• Experience of delivering against targets
• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Knowledge of sector
• A-C/9-4 GCSE English and maths (or equivalent)
• Good ICT skills
• Effective communicator
• Effective record keeping and reporting

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

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

This role will close on Thursday 28th Oct and interviews will commence shortly after on Microsoft Teams.

JOB ID 23199

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.