Job Purpose:
To provide personalised, practical, and work-focused support to an employee in receipt of Access to Work funding, enabling them to overcome workplace barriers related to disability, neurodivergence, or long-term health conditions.
The role is designed to support the employee to:
* Understand and carry out their job role effectively as an administrator
* Develop sustainable work routines
* Build confidence and independence
* Maintain successful long-term employment
Support will be delivered in accordance with the agreed recommendations outlined by the Access to Work assessment and in collaboration with the employer and employee.
Key Responsibilities:
Workplace Task Support
* Provide structured one-to-one workplace support as agreed within the Access to Work award.
* Assist the employee to understand job tasks, instructions, and expectations.
* Break down complex tasks into manageable steps.
* Support planning, organisation, prioritisation, and time management.
* Assist with establishing and maintaining effective work routines.
Cognitive / Executive Functioning Support
* Support memory, concentration, and task initiation where required.
* Provide prompts or strategies to manage workload demands.
* Assist with adapting to changes in tasks or schedules.
* Support the development of coping strategies to manage workplace stressors.
Communication & Social Interaction Support
* Facilitate effective communication between the employee and managers or colleagues where required.
* Support the employee in preparing for and participating in meetings, training, supervision sessions and performance reviews.
* Assist with interpreting workplace expectations or feedback where appropriate.
Workplace Integration
* Support the employee to develop confidence in the workplace environment.
* Assist with understanding workplace culture, policies, and procedures.
* Support navigation of workplace systems and processes.
Independence & Skills Development
* Encourage independence by using a structured "fade-out" approach to support.
* Support the employee to develop self-management strategies.
* Monitor progress towards increased autonomy in role-related tasks.
Employer Liaison
* Work collaboratively with the employee's line manager to support agreed workplace adjustments.
* Provide general feedback regarding support strategies (with employee consent).
* Assist in implementing recommendations from the Access to Work assessment.
Record Keeping & Review
* Maintain accurate records of support sessions in line with Access to Work requirements.
* Contribute to progress reviews or reassessments where required.
* Ensure confidentiality and professional boundaries are maintained at all times.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Experience supporting individuals in a workplace or employability setting.
* Understanding of disability-inclusive employment practices.
* Ability to provide structured, task-focused support.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to promote independence and avoid over-reliance on support.
* Experience with planning, organisation, or executive functioning strategies.
* Competent IT skills for reporting and documentation.
Desirable:
* Experience supporting neurodivergent individuals (e.g. autism, ADHD).
* Knowledge of supported employment models.
* Understanding of reasonable adjustments in employment settings.
* Relevant qualification in health & social care, education, or employment support.
* Experience working within Access to Work funded support arrangements.
Other Requirements:
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Willingness to undertake role-specific training.
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 16.5 per week
Application question(s):
* You have experience of supporting individuals in a workplace or employability setting.
* You have an understanding of disability-inclusive employment practices.
Willingness to travel:
* 100% (required)
Work Location: In person