Overview
The post holder will be based in Yeovil Hospital. Interns are young adults who have a learning disability and / or autism. Interns are recruited by all three parties over the summer months, in readiness to start the programme in September. This role works to the academic year so is mainly term time. The DFN Project SEARCH trainer provides individualised support for interns during the internship rotation in order for the interns to acquire competitive and marketable skills. This could include: Systematic Instruction to teach and break down tasks, building natural supports, developing reasonable adjustments, identifying appropriate assistive technology, etc. The DFN Project Search trainer also provides training and support for co-workers, employers and families.
Responsibilities
* To facilitate the training and integration of a student with disabilities in a worksite rotation and/or competitive work environment.
* Communicates effectively with tutor, other skills trainers, internship department managers / mentors, co-workers, family members, and college personnel as it relates to the student being trained.
* Perform specific task analysis, especially when students are challenged to learn and perform tasks to a productive and quality level.
* Assist with completing the Vocational Profile to determine the abilities of the intern, the demands of the internship tasks and assist the team to make meaningful matches.
Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in his or her local community. That\'s a big deal. It means being able to have choice and control in life. It means choosing to go out or to stay in, making friends and having relationships, finding and developing skills and interests. It also means managing a home, voting, staying healthy and being able to pursue employment or volunteering opportunities. If you think you can help the people we support get more from life, in a direct support or office based role, we want to hear from you.
Employment details
The successful candidates will work term time only which equates to 41 working weeks. This will offer the successful candidate a good work life balance. The hours are 33.42 when working during term time and the pro-rata salary equates to £23,825.95. Full time salary £26,734.68.
Benefits
* 30 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
* Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out
* Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earnings before payday)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Supported "Learn to Drive" scheme (up to 10 driving lessons paid for by us)
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
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