Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people across Barnet. Through their Bright Futures Employment Programme, they support individuals into meaningful employment, training, and long-term independence.
They are looking for a motivated and outcome-focused Employment Officer to join their team.
You will:
* Manage a caseload of learners and support them into work
* Deliver 1:1 employability support and job club sessions
* Support CV writing, applications, and interview preparation
* Build relationships with employers and identify opportunities
* Support individuals in the workplace where needed
* Track outcomes and maintain accurate records
This is a results-driven role, focused on real job outcomes, not just engagement.
You will have:
* Experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people
* Understanding of barriers to employment
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ability to motivate and support individuals
* Experience delivering structured support (desirable: employment programmes)
What Barnet Mencap offer:
* 30 days annual leave (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
* TOIL system and flexible working approach
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to be part of a high-impact employment programme
Important details
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Hours available: 21 hours per week
Interview Date: Barnet Mencap will review applications as they come in and offer interviews to those who meet the criteria.
Further details
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Societys Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the groups membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
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Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
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About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
Every day we grow and learn. Its okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. Were not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role youre applying for.
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