At Mencap we deliver a range of programmes designed to support people with a learning disability and/or autism to move closer to work.
In our Inclusive Communities Team, we have a programme called Employ Me, that aims to support people with a learning disability and/or Autism to gain the skills, knowledge and experience to progress into paid employment.
Mencap Employ Me are excited to be working with Haringey Council and Grove School to deliver a pre-internship programme of support to young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). It’s an exciting new project aimed at transforming the lives of young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Considering this, an amazing opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated person to join our Mencap Employ Me team in Haringey, London. In this team you will provide individually tailored support for young learners to develop skills and knowledge that will develop self-confidence, as well as specific social and work-related skills, so they can be confident to take decisions regarding their next steps. During their work placements within the Haringey Council, you will provide Job Coach support to interns. We are looking for someone to join our team on a full time fixed term (6 months) contract.
You will:
Work alongside students in classroom-based learning activities. Work with Haringey Council to develop placement opportunities. Work with team to match interns to placement opportunities. Support and train young learners to ensure they gain practical and competitive work skills. Key skills and requirements (essential):
Experience of working with and supporting learners with disabilities and SEN Knowledge of supported employment programmes Adaptable to work in a range of environments. Effective/accurate record keeping and reporting. Professional conduct and attendance Desirable skills and requirements:
Experience of working in a similar role Experience of working within schools and colleges Working within the community building and developing relationships Using the internet to harness information and experience of using social media. (Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role). All candidates offered an interview for this role will need to provide evidence of their GCSE English at interview. Please have your certificate ready to be viewed at interview stage. If you have the relevant skills and experiences, we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply with an up-to-date CV. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website. Vacancy ID: 33111 As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us. Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program Access to award winning training and development *T&C's apply based on contract About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose providing advice through our help lines and web sites
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Work alongside students in classroom-based learning activities. Work with Haringey Council to develop placement opportunities. Work with team to match interns to placement opportunities. Support and train young learners to ensure they gain practical and competitive work skills. Key skills and requirements (essential):
Experience of working with and supporting learners with disabilities and SEN Knowledge of supported employment programmes Adaptable to work in a range of environments. Effective/accurate record keeping and reporting. Professional conduct and attendance Desirable skills and requirements:
Experience of working in a similar role Experience of working within schools and colleges Working within the community building and developing relationships Using the internet to harness information and experience of using social media. (Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role). All candidates offered an interview for this role will need to provide evidence of their GCSE English at interview. Please have your certificate ready to be viewed at interview stage. If you have the relevant skills and experiences, we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply with an up-to-date CV. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website. Vacancy ID: 33111 As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us. Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program Access to award winning training and development *T&C's apply based on contract About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose providing advice through our help lines and web sites
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