In November 2022, Sheffield City Council was part of awarded funding to deliver a Supported Employment project, aimed at supporting people with Learning disabilities and/or Autism into sustainable employment.
This project was due to end on 31st March 2025. The project has been successful, last year it achieved the highest quality audit in the country and we have been granted a contract extension until May 2026.
Opportunity Sheffield
Sheffield City Council’s employment and skills service is recruiting 3 Senior Project Officer/Job Coaches.
We are looking for 3 enthusiastic, flexible and forward-thinking members of staff who can support and help people with Learning disabilities and/or Autism to enhance their strengths and improve their job skills.
The job coaches will be mentors who will help individuals identify their strengths and decide what job roles will be most suitable for them. They will work with employers to broker suitable job vacancies and support individuals to gain and maintain employment, providing assistance within the workplaces.
Minimum Requirements
The right candidates for the role will ideally have:
* Experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
* Experience of supporting people into employment.
* Ability to inspire and motivate people.
* Outstanding communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.
Training in Systematic Instruction will be provided to the successful candidates.
For more information about the role, please contact Peter Slack at peter.slack.gov.uk.
To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.
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