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Employment Advisor. Job Coach.£30,.90 per annum39 hours per weekLocation: London. Royal Borough of Greenwich Unity Works is a charity that supports people with a learning disability to gain skills, qualifications, and jobs. We work with, for and alongside colleagues with lived experience to create employment and training opportunities and showcase the talents of people with a learning disability to employers. Our delivery includes business to business social enterprises, supported employment contracts and complimentary skills and learning provision. Our aspiration is to bea leader, catalyst, and trusted partner in making a more inclusive world for people with a learning disability. Unity Works is a charitable organisation and is part of theThera Groupof companies. About this programme We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individuals to work as part of our Employment Team across London You will be working primarily in the Royal Borough of Greenwich on our Work train Greenwich contract.We operate from and work closely with Greenwich Local Labour and Business and with our partners Volunteer Centre Greenwich and Greenwich Mencap.You will be be supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism into work, open opportunities with employers, and maximise work experience and employment opportunities for people with a learning disability.You will be required to engage with employers, complete monitoring and work with the wider employment team. Our Vision, Mission and Values Our Vision: an inclusive world where people with a learning disabilitywhowant to work, can work. Our Mission: To go above and beyond in creating opportunities, training and inclusive workplace experiences for people with a learning disability to showcase their talents and claim the future of their choice.Our Values: Dynamic Relentlessly positive, energised, and forward-thinking, seizing every new development and avenue to further our mission EffectiveProviding exceptional, quality support to people with a learning disability that achieves sustainable outcomes. Creative Taking an enterprising approach to working with people with a learning disability and finding ways to overcome the barriers that people face. Inclusive People with a learning disability demonstrate incredible talents and skills when they are given the right opportunity. Defiant Defenders of the belief that people with a learning disability can and should have the same opportunities as everyone else and are resilient in the face of opposition to this. Empowering Enabling people with a learning disability to make informed choices about their career Why Us? Unity Works is a small team with a big heart. Our staff utilise their dedication, expertise, and backgrounds to tackle the obstacles faced by individuals with a learning disability. Ensuring that they have access to equal opportunities for securing and maintaining fulfilling employment. Our work is hugely rewarding and fulfilling. We prioritise work-life balance, offering family friendly policies and flexible working hours.We provide various mental health and well-being support options, ensuring the holistic care of our staff team.From annual leave to birthdays off, pension schemes, retail and health discount schemes (such as Blue Light Care, cashback schemes, cycle2work) supporting our staff to excel in their role is crucial.Access to a range of development & training opportunities to further progress your career. Why You? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to work as part of our Employment Team across London with a focus on the Royal Borough of Greenwich.Essential Criteria: Ability to coach and work with young people to develop their skills and potentialPositive attitude and problem-solving skills.A commitment to improving the lives of adults with a learning disability.Flexibility and creativity in approachIT literate and able to accurately record data.Understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities in relation to securing and keeping employment.Ability to build and develop productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.Unity Works is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and support applicants with disabilities. Please note applications for these positions are reviewed on a rolling basis and could close early.
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