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Employment Officer (Maternity Cover)
We have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Officer to join our Employment & Personal Development team, covering the South & South Eastern locality for a maternity cover (30 hours per week) contract until March 2026. This role will involve a hybrid approach of working from home, in the office, and out in the community at meetings.
Responsibilities
* Support people with learning disabilities to access employment and training opportunities, develop skills and confidence, and work towards their employment goals.
* Generate high-quality, appropriate placements and paid employment opportunities through engagement with employers and promotion of Mencap services.
Requirements
* An enthusiastic, driven, and self-motivated individual with excellent time management and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a team, demonstrate negotiation and mediation skills.
* Willingness to travel to meetings, events, training, and other Mencap locations, with occasional work outside normal hours.
More details can be found in the attached Job Description.
About Us
At Mencap, we value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone. We are committed to supporting our colleagues' success and creating an inclusive environment. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Application Deadline
This vacancy closes on Monday 25th August 2025.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata), discounts at retailers, health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more. See the attached document for full details.
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place for people with learning disabilities to live happy and healthy lives. We support individuals, families, and carers, and promote a fairer, more inclusive society. Everyone at Mencap is expected to treat others well and foster an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and offer various contracts and working patterns. Your personality and values are what matter most, and we will provide training and development to help you succeed.
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