Employment Support Officer

Location: Portadown or Newry

Hours: 21.75 per week

Portadown office hours - Mon-Wed 09:00-17:00

Newry office hours - Mon-Wed 08:30-16:30

The Role:

The post holder will take a leading role in the delivery of the AMH Workable (NI) Programme on behalf of the Supported Employment Solutions (SES) Consortium across the Southern Trust areas.  The overall purpose of the post is to support individuals with mental health needs to sustain their employment through the delivery of a comprehensive support package. In addition, support and assistance will also be provided to employers.

You will have (essential):

• Educated to NVQ, RQF Level 3 or equivalent
• Recent relevant experience of preparing individuals for employment or supporting people in employment.
• Experience of working with people from disadvantaged groups.
• Evidence of developing external networks to support the delivery of a programme / project
• A full current driving licence and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.