SEN Employment Caseworker

Do you have experience supporting people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Yes, that's great as we may have the role for you within our Lifestyle & Works department. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for passionate and self-motivated Caseworker to join our Supported Internship programme team. We are currently recruiting for 1 x Caseworker on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) to work in the Kingston and Richmond area of Surrey, London.

As a Caseworker, your role is central to the delivery of our Internship programme. Supporting a caseload of learners, and giving end to end individualised support. As such you will need to be able to work collaboratively with Tutors, Learning Support Assistants, Job Coaches and employers. You will support individuals to complete all elements of the programme in line with requirements. 

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The successful candidate will be accountable for learner progression in the workplace. You will deliver 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!

Do you have the key skills and requirements to be a Caseworker? (essential):

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

Please see the Job Description 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. Please have your certificates ready to be emailed across if you are contacted for an interview. 

This role will close on 29th March and interviews will take place shortly after the close date. 

JOB ID: 28245

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