In Work Support Worker (Employment Support Worker)

London Source: WhatJobs

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The purpose of the job is to provide face to face support work and guidance to Disabled people within their workplaces. The post holder will provide the necessary support and encouragement to enable them to be successful, which will lead, eventually, to independence. The post holder will also work closely with, and take guidance from, their supervisor within AoD. They will work closely with the employer of the Disabled person to ensure the employer has the skills and confidence to manage and train their intern/employee.,

To work face-to-face with individual Disabled people, under the guidance of their AoD Supervisor, in accordance with their personalised support plans
To be fully cognitive of the workplace of the Disabled person to identify the requirements of key tasks
To follow bespoke Support Plans plans which will enable the Disabled person to fulfil their role to meet the requirements of the employer
To provide weekly feedback to their AoD Supervisor to ensure continued progression, identifying new areas in need of support, and advising on the amendment of support plans accordingly
Together with their Supervisor, to plan, discuss and implement a timely reduction of support as and when the Disabled individual becomes familiar and competent with their role
To negotiate note disability-related reasonable adjustments required for individuals and feedback to their AoD Supervisor
To liaise with managers to discuss individual progress, respond to issues and implement next steps
Any other task as directed by AoD management,

Organisational responsibilities

To work in accordance with Action on Disability's Aims, Objectives and Values
To comply with all organisational and departmental procedures
To ensure safe, fair and responsible working practices, specifically AoD's Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Confidentiality policies
To promote the work of AoD and the Social Model of Disability
To keep accurate records and provide monitoring statistics and evaluation information as required for internal and external purposes
To participate in, and actively contribute to, individual Supervision, training, team and organisational meetings
To work flexibly, being prepared to perform other duties commensurate with the role, which may include new areas of operation
Any other task as directed by AoD management,

Successful applicants must be:

Professional
Positive
Motivated
Dependable
Flexible
Patient
Empathetic

Essential

Experience of disability
Experience of training, education or employment support delivery
Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent
Be willing and able to undertake any specific training required for the role
An understanding of the needs of employers and ability to articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce in businesses
An understanding of the Social Model of Disability and its practical application
Ability and willingness to learn and carry out a variety of employment tasks to support the Disabled person
Evidenced experience of success in building strong and positive relationships with a variety of people and organisations
Demonstrable problem-solving skills and experience
Excellent interpersonal skills with a diverse population
Good organisational skills with an ability to keep accurate records
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet
Be willing and able to travel easily within London
To be available for work at unsocial hours according to the demands of the work (occasionally)

Desirable

Support Work qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
An understanding of pan disability and employment

Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London's leading Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs). As we believe in the Social Model of Disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working, seeking co-production and co-design from our Disabled members and encouraging and respecting diversity. AoD is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 24 staff, a strong pool of casual staff and volunteers, including many with lived experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers faced by Disabled people. AoD provides four key services: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living. AoD's Employment Service The Action on Disability Employment Service is setting the agenda for disability employment across London with great results. We are at the forefront of setting up and delivering supported internships for Disabled young people. We provide an holistic service from management and employer engagement to hands-on, supervised support work across all sites. Our Employment Service welcomes external referrals and offers support for Disabled people via our in-work support service.