We are launching an exciting new employability pathway – Careers of Tomorrow – designed to support people with learning disabilities and autism to gain real work experience and progress into paid employment across our growing services, beginning with the brand-new Conference Centre.
We are looking for Employment Pathways Assessors to co-produce, develop and deliver a suite of new AQAs, practical skills sessions and learning experiences that equip supported employees with everything they need to succeed.
This is not a traditional life skills post – this is a chance to shape an entire employability programme from the ground up.
To start, it is a fixed-term contract for 12 weeks, working 12 hours a week, with it then becoming a 0-hour flexible contract after the 12 weeks are up. This will be reviewed, with the potential to extend the 12 hours a week for longer if necessary. You will be working flexible hours across daytime, evenings and/or weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
* Co-develop a full set of Careers of Tomorrow AQAs to include, but not be exhaustive:
* Room setup, pack down & cleaning
* Conference layouts & accessible map-based instructions
* Panty & hospitality support
* Meet and greet roles and carpark directing
* Health & safety (manual handling, fire procedures, hygiene)
* Catering-related skills (with support from the Catering Team)
* Design, deliver and evaluate sessions tailored to individual needs and learning styles
* Create accessible, visual and step-by-step materials to support independent working
* Work 1:1 and in small groups to build confidence, competence, and practical experience
Assessment & Progression
* Assess each learner’s progress, provide developmental feedback, and gather evidence in line with COT and Local Authority requirements
* Prepare individuals for transition from training to paid supported employment roles
* Support the AQA signoff process and maintain accurate, up-to-date records and continue ongoing refreshers
* Work closely with the Conference Events Coordinator, Life Skills Tutors, Catering and other COT teams
* Liaise proactively with parents, carers, support workers, and accommodation services, including KCC colleagues
* Assist in ‘sign off’ new supported employees and coordinate with internal and external partners (e.g., Kent Supported Employment)
About You
We are seeking people who can bring creativity, structure, and positivity to this brand-new programme.
You will ideally have:
* Experience delivering structured training or education (formal teaching qualifications welcome but not essential)
* Understanding of learning disabilities, autism and person-centred approaches
* Ability to create accessible, visual, task-mapped training materials
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to innovate in a brand new service
* Compassion, patience and commitment to supporting people into paid work
Experience in hospitality, events, catering, or facilities is desirable but not essential.
Why This Role Matters
This pathway will play a central role in expanding meaningful employment opportunities across the Trust. From conference centre operations to catering, retail, and future offerings at the Barn, your work will directly help shape long-term careers for people who might otherwise face barriers to employment.
You will be part of something transformative, helping to build a flagship model of supported employment that could be replicated across the whole charity.
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