Employment Officer Derry/Londonderry

Employment Officer - Derry/Londonderry 20 Hours

Job Title: Employment Officer

Reporting To: Employment Manager

Based: Derry/Londonderry

Hours: 20 hours per week

Duration: The position will permanent depending on funding

Salary: £25,000 FTE

Essential Criteria

• Educated to Level 3 or equivalent i.e. A level, AS level, NVQ level 3
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience supporting people with disabilities or disadvantage within an employment, training or educational setting.
• A proven track record of supporting  people with disabilities/disadvantage to achieve their personal goals eg employment, educational or training related.
• Able to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of the DDA, the duty for reasonable adjustment and basic knowledge of employment law.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of the employment barriers people with  learning disability or autism encounter.

Desirable Criteria

• Third Level qualification
• Experience of working within a Supported Employment organisation/ recruitment agency or sales focused environment.
• Recent  experience of negotiating  employment opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage.

Requirements

The post holder will be asked for proof of the right to work in the UK and will be required to undergo an Enhanced Access NI check (funded by Orchardville).

Other Requirements

• Current full driving license, valid in the UK, and access to a car or other form of transport which will permit you to carry out the duties of the post in full. N.B: Alternative transport methods will be considered for those who have a disability and cannot obtain a driving license.
• The post-holder will be required to travel other Orchardville locations and to external stakeholder premises on a regular basis and therefore the successful candidate must have or be prepared to arrange “Business Use” car insurance to fulfil the duties of the role.