Employability Support Worker

Contract – Permanent (Term Time only)

An opportunity has arisen within the Employability Team for a Support Worker, this role is to provide support to the Job Coach team in Lincoln and Spilsby. Duties will include supported employment techniques, record keeping, writing employability logs, job applications and CV’s it will also involve supporting students to advocate for themselves and to develop independence within the workplace, & liaising with employers. The role may also require working in other area of the employability and may involve transporting people we support and students within Linkage to access work experience settings and activities. The post holder will adhere to the values of Linkage.

Benefits of working for Linkage:

· Career progression

· Health and wellbeing package including employment, financial and mental health support

· Membership to the Company Shop for discounted food and household products

· Staff discount scheme (BHSF)

· Recommend a friend bonus

· Linkage Lottery

About you:

We welcome applications from people who have experience of support work within care or education. Previous experience working with individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities would be advantageous and experience of working within employability settings desirable. there will be an expectation for the successful applicant to use their own vehicle, knowledge of supported employment techniques, use of Makaton and other communication methods would be desirable and a working knowledge of Access to Work processes would be preferred.

The ideal candidate will:

· Ensure that confidentiality, dignity and respect is maintained at all times

· Remain patient in challenging situations and have an understanding approach towards the needs of individuals with learning difficulties

· Have basic IT and administration skills

· Have a good standard of written and verbal communication

· Be willing to complete in-house training, qualifications and basic induction

About Linkage:

Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation. Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to our students and to the People we Support. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people with learning difficulties and disabilities, by supporting them to be all they can be. As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, Investors in Diversity and Investors in People.

Should your application be carried forward you will be asked to complete an application form for our safer recruitment process.

Communication is undertaken via email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

We do not hold a sponsorship license, therefore if you are looking for sponsorship we will not be able to accept or process your application.

All applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

As an equal opportunities employer, Linkage Community Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Linkage.

Safeguarding is a priority for us. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support, and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Linkage pays full regard to safer recruitment practices, and we ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works in the organisation.