Employment Officer (Western Trust)
Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th January 2025Job Details
Salary: £25,875 (pro-rata) + 7% employer (1% employee) contributory pension scheme (after qualifying period) | Location(s): 68a Spencer Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 6AD (travel to other locations as required) | Hours: 20 hours per week (pattern to be agreed) | Contract Duration: Contract is permanent, subject to fundingJob Description
Why is this role important?
The Employment Officer (EO) will support participants with Learning Disability and/or Autism to prepare for and secure paid employment opportunities. Using the supported employment model, you will deliver an individually tailored programme that will guide participant’s progression towards their agreed employment goals. The EO will be required to engage with new and existing employers to source employment opportunities, deliver disability acceptance training and provide ongoing support in the workplace to participants and employers. You will also recruit eligible participants onto the programme which will involve engaging with a wide range of organisations as well as individuals and their parents/carers.
Why should you apply?
Would you like to join a friendly and passionate team where you can really make a difference?
We offer a competitive salary with good benefits including generous 35 days holiday entitlement (part-time employees are entitled to holidays on a pro-rata basis), pension scheme, life cover and employee assistance programme. We provide an opportunity for professional development both through training and through exposure to a variety of challenges with the chance to learn and develop new skills.
Why Orchardville?
We strongly believe in an inclusive and supportive work culture. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the need for a fulfilling and rewarding career. We understand the changing demands of life and the need for flexibility in working arrangements to meet these demands. Orchardville is an equal opportunity employer and as such we will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We will consider any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Please forward a completed application pack to recruitment@wegobeyondhr.com
Closing date for applications is 4pm on Thursday 30th January 2025.
How to Apply
Please forward a completed application pack to recruitment@wegobeyondhr.com by Thursday 30th January 2025 at 4pm.
