Salary: £30,033 pro rata until end of contract on December 31st 2024
This is a temporary contract with a possibility of an extension depending on the success of the initial pilot.
The Disability Employment Gap is still too wide, with around half of disabled people in work, compared to over 80% of non-disabled people. But the autism employment gap is even wider, with just 22% autistic people reported in paid work and while not all autistic people can work, we know most want to.
Following local consultation through Bexley’s Autism Partnership Board, a new pilot project to support adults with autism into work will be delivered in collaboration with Bexley Twofold.
This is a twelve-month project that started in January 2024 and ending December 31st 2024. Due to staff departure, this role has become available, starting date ASAP. It will support up to 50 Bexley residents aged 18+ with autism to improve their confidence, job search and employability skills that will help them find and sustain paid employment.
Working closely with the other Employment Support Worker (employed by Bexley Twofold), your proven knowledge and experience of supporting adults with autism will enable them to:
- Prepare for work.
- Find suitable paid positions.
- Build their confidence levels.
- Learn their respective jobs.
- Retain their jobs.
Not only will you support those who need it to prepare for work, you will also support them (if required) when they start work. This will involve liaison with the employer and working alongside them in their new place of work. This is very much a face-to-face role delivering support not only to your client caseload but also to local employers.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Simon Hart, Re-Instate. 01322 438155 or email info@re-instate.co.uk
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How to Apply
E-mail info@re-instate.co.uk for an application form.
Anticipated Interview Date: Last week of April 2024