Employment Caseworker
Mencap
TA11AG
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,460 per annum + excellent training & benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2021
Job overview
We are looking for two Employ Me Caseworkers to work in Taunton and across Somerset on our Employ Me Services. Our programme offers a wide range of benefits, helping people with learning disabilities:
- To raise their aspirations
- Build skills and confidence
- Have a better understanding of employment
- Show employers what they can do
- Progress towards paid work, voluntary work or further education
You will directly supporting SEND learners, working collaboratively with, and generating referrals from, educational providers, Job Centre Plus and support agencies.
You will work with learners individually and in groups (online and face to face) to agree and develop plans and activities which will take them closer to paid employment.
You will need the ability to work on your own initiative, good interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively with learners, employers, educational professionals and parents/carers is essential. The ability to maintain accurate and up to date records using IT based systems is also required.
These are full time posts (37.5 hours a week) funded until Sept 2022.
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!
All candidates offered an interview for this role will need to provide evidence of their GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at interview stage or prior to interview stage.
(Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role).
This role will close on 25/04/2021 for shortlisting and interview will take place on 10th May via Microsoft Teams.
JOB ID 21232
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.
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About Mencap
- Mencap
- 6 Cyrus Way, Hampton, Peterborough
- PE7 8HP
- United Kingdom
Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose.
Our work includes:
providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
providing advice through our helplines and websites
campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want.
We are an individual membership organisation, with a local network of more than 500 affiliated groups. Our work is shaped by what our members tell us about their needs and wishes
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