To support the continued growth of Stepping Stones NI we are seeking to appoint an Employment Officer to join our great team. The person will be part of a team that is focused on securing employment and/or placement for, and providing direct support to people with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, to support them to secure, and sustain, paid employment. The individual will be a self-starter, with passion and motivation to make a difference. The individual will be a member of a team, who places a premium on quality, to ensure that the extensive range of services and projects offered are compliant and person centric Job Title: Employment Officer Reporting to: Employment Team Leader Responsible for: Reporting to the Employment Team Manager, the Employment Officer will support the development of employability for individuals facing barriers to employment through the delivery of employer-led Stepping Stones NI academies and other tailored support interventions. Location: Based in Antrim Street, Lisburn, after 6 months 60 / 40 Hybrid. Salary: £27,523 per annum (Pro-Rata) Other Benefits: Private Healthcare and access to health and wellbeing platforms Holiday Purchase Buy Back Scheme 25% Discount in our Social Enterprises Volunteer Scheme - Up to 2 days annual leave to volunteer with other charities/community groups Employee Assistance Scheme Half Day Christmas Shopping Death in Service Benefit Two additional days leave for getting married Take 2 mental health hours Birthday Day Off Stepping Stones NI offers a diverse working environment with an opportunity to positivity and directly impact upon people with learning disabilities and difficulties through the delivery of service lines. If you share a commitment to our values and believe in the work we do, we want to hear from you. Application for this position is by application form only. Please contact for a full application pack. Stepping Stones NI is an equal opportunities employer. About The Role To support the continued growth of Stepping Stones NI, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated Employment Officer to join our dynamic team. As part of a team committed to breaking down barriers to employment, the successful candidate will support individuals to secure and sustain meaningful, paid employment. We are looking for a self-starter with genuine passion and motivation to make a difference in peoples lives. The role requires a strong commitment to quality, ensuring that all services and projects are compliant, impactful, and person-centred. The Employment Officer will work closely with employers, confidently liaising with them to achieve the best outcomes for our participants. They will also proactively engage with local community groups to build strong partnerships and enhance service reach. Applications will be shortlisted against the criteria detailed in the job description. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend first stage interview to assess the candidates suitability for the role. If we receive a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to increase the number of competencies that the candidates will have to demonstrate. Where the quality of applications is particularly high applicants may be invited to a second stage interview. We will consider any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Required Criteria GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (Level 2 Essential Skills) Experience of liaising with employers to secure employment opportunities Demonstrate experience of working in a target driven environment of into employment KPIS Understanding of the issues / barriers related to employment and difficulty /disability Display evidence of the values and attitudes required to work with young people and adults with a learning disability / difficulty Computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email packages and social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) Can communicate clearly and with confidence both orally and in writing, including reporting, presentations Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible. Self-motivated and a self- starter with the ability to use own initiative. Access to a car & current driving licence Desired Criteria Degree or equivalent Display evidence of working with employers and other stakeholders, colleges, community groups Worked within community and voluntary sector or recruitment Skills Needed Establishing Rapport With Clients, Goal Focus, Communication Salary £27,523.00 per year Skills: Establishing Rapport With Goal Focus Communication Benefits: Vacation, Paid time off Retirement plan and/or pension Flexible schedule Competitive salary