Employment Support
SEN Employment Advisor Permanent
Do you have a strong passion for Autism? Are you a proactive individual keen to identify new opportunities to support. Or maybe you have experience of supporting those with barriers and would like to join a fast growing charity who specialise in Autism support?
The charity delivers employment and in work support to individuals with Autism to support them in the work environment or securing employment. 4 days a week will be working with 18-24 year olds supporting them into employment. Many haven’t previously worked before so will need support creating CVs and building confidence. The other day will be spent carrying out in work support. You will be responsible for advocating for low and high level individuals in roles such as scientists, cyber security experts and more. You will be responsible for
- Supporting individuals within their job roles by setting action plans, encouraging engagement and helping them to settle in.
- Support individuals with employability skills and preparation towards voluntary work and / or paid employment.
- Increasing confidence and communication skills with the aim of supporting progression.
- 5-6 hours of contact time daily with participants.
- Working closely with employers to provide education on Autism and work on reasonable adjustments.
- Liaising with multiple agencies to best support participants in the role.
To apply, You must have work or lived experience with Autism. Or you might have experience of working with people with support needs, so could have worked as a tutor, teacher or learning support assistant or teaching assistant. You might be a Psychology graduate with relatable experience, worked as a support worker, hostel worker, careers advisor or employment advisor.
Please apply via this advert. We aim to contact everyone. If you haven’t heard back, feel free to complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People Contact page, and someone will be in touch within 72 hours. If you would like to speak to someone directly, please call the office and ask for David (the number is on the Red 5 People website).
Do you have a strong passion for Autism? Are you a proactive individual keen to identify new opportunities to support. Or maybe you have experience of supporting those with barriers and would like to join a fast growing charity who specialise in Autism support?
The charity delivers employment and in work support to individuals with Autism to support them in the work environment or securing employment. 4 days a week will be working with 18-24 year olds supporting them into employment. Many haven’t previously worked before so will need support creating CVs and building confidence. The other day will be spent carrying out in work support. You will be responsible for advocating for low and high level individuals in roles such as scientists, cyber security experts and more. You will be responsible for
- Supporting individuals within their job roles by setting action plans, encouraging engagement and helping them to settle in.
- Support individuals with employability skills and preparation towards voluntary work and / or paid employment.
- Increasing confidence and communication skills with the aim of supporting progression.
- 5-6 hours of contact time daily with participants.
- Working closely with employers to provide education on Autism and work on reasonable adjustments.
- Liaising with multiple agencies to best support participants in the role.
To apply, You must have work or lived experience with Autism. Or you might have experience of working with people with support needs, so could have worked as a tutor, teacher or learning support assistant or teaching assistant. You might be a Psychology graduate with relatable experience, worked as a support worker, hostel worker, careers advisor or employment advisor.
Please apply via this advert. We aim to contact everyone. If you haven’t heard back, feel free to complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People Contact page, and someone will be in touch within 72 hours. If you would like to speak to someone directly, please call the office and ask for David (the number is on the Red 5 People website).