Employment Officer (Fixed term)
Triangle Housing Association Ltd
To assist adults with learning/other disabilities in career planning, the assessment of support needs, job finding and the provision of job coaching and support to enable the achievement and maintenance of meaningful employment
Triangle’s Progression to Employment Service operates enterprise focused activities for adults with learning disabilities as part of their preparation for employment. The following fixed term post has become available:
EMPLOYMENT OFFICER (EO/NA/09/17)
Fixed term to cover maternity leave initially to 31st March 2018 and onwards thereafter subject to continuation of funding
Location: Newtownabbey
Hours: Full time – 37 hours
Salary: £21,962 – £25,951 per annum
Essential Criteria
Applicants will be:
- A fully qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist
OR
- Have a 3rd level qualification in a related discipline (Supported Employment/Teaching/Training/Careers/HR) AND a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with learning disabilities
OR
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting individuals with disability/complex needs in their progression to employment
Desirable Criteria
- Foundation Diploma/Diploma in Supported Employment
- Experience of working in fieldwork/employment setting for adults with learning disabilities
Due to the nature of these roles, the successful candidates will be subject to Enhanced Access Northern Ireland (ANI) checks
Closing date: 12 noon Thursday 12th October 2017
Anticipated Interview date: Thursday 26th October 2017
Applicants can apply online. Please visit the Jobs section at www.trianglehousing.org.uk
OR
Contact the HR department on 028 2766 6880 to request an application pack
Triangle Housing Association reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate short-listing.
Triangle Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer
This service is part financed by the European Social Fund and the Department for the Economy
Closing Date
1:00pm
Contact Details
United Kingdom