Employability Lead - London SE1/work from home
Salary: £28,000 - £32,00 a year depending on experience
Post: Full-time Fixed term contract (12 months from start date)
Location: London SE1/ Work from home
CareTrade has a passionate belief ‘that employment is the biggest single factor that will transform the life of an autistic person.’ And our vision is ‘a world that embraces neurodiversity where all autistic people can lead purposeful, working lives’.
We are looking to find someone who will provide In Work Support to autistic employees working in organisations within London as well as training and support for internal participants moving into employment and employer training as needed.
Job role
The Employability Lead will:
· Support employees within the workplace- Providing one-to-one advice and support to individuals and other staff within the workplace
· Support internal jobseekers into Employment.
· 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 managers 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.
· Work with Development Director to promote and grow our In Work Support service and run additional training sessions as needed.
· Be confident working independently as well as part of the team
· Travel throughout London as needed.
Skills:
· Previous experience of working as an Employability Coach or similar role for minimum of three years
· A good understanding of the support needs of Autistic and Neurodiverse employees
· A good understanding of Employment law and reasonable adjustments.
· Excellent time management and organisational abilities
· Strong analytical approach and attention to detail
· A flexible approach to their workload
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
We especially seek applications from people who are Neurodivergent (such as Autistic Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia etc).
Alternatively contact our Development Director- Judith Kerem info@caretradeuk.org.
Closing date: Open