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In Work Support Worker (Employment Support Worker), CHM
Work Support Worker – Disability Employment Role
Salary: £15 per hour Location: Various London sites Hours: Flexible, as required
About the Organisation
Founded in 1979, this organisation is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs).-aligned with the Social Model of Disability, the organisation promotes inclusive workplaces, co-production, and diversity, ensuring Disabled people lead in shaping services.
A medium-sized charity with:
- A Board of Trustees
- 24 permanent staff
- A pool of casual workers and volunteers, many with lived disability experience
- A mission to remove structural barriers faced by Disabled people
Services Provided
The charity delivers four key services:
- Youth support
- Employment,包括主導ondon雇用僱 deletion和訓 intern 為受covered young peopleolysis
- Welfare Benefits
- Independent Living
Focus: The Employment Service
The Employment Department sets the agenda forDisability employment in lorvances:
- Develops and delivers Supported Internships
- Offers holistic employment support, from employer engagement to on-site guidance and supervision
- Welcomes referrals for Disabled individuals seeking part-time or permanent employment
- Expanding via a newly established team with additional support workers
The Post: Work Support Worker
Role Summary To provide **live-to-face support to Disabled individuals in effective, meaning long-term to safeguard, supported employment, focusing on improving occupational independence.
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Direct Support Delivery
- Work alongside a Supervisor to follow each individual’s personalised support plan within a supported workplace.
- Assess the tasks and requirements for each role to understand step-by-step requirements.
- Ensure the Disabled person develops confidence, competence, and progression.
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Professional Engagement
- Engage closely with the employer to discuss workplace adjustments, training needs, and collaboration strategies.
- Produce monthly progress reports and updates to Supervisors (record keeping, support amendments, skill developments).
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Planned Reduction in Support
- In collaboration with the Supervisor, gradually reduce support as the individual demonstrates readiness, aligning with their career development goals.
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Key Responsibilities for Reasonable Adjustments
- Negotiate and arrange Disability-related workplace adjustments in line with the employer and support plan.
- Act as an interface between the individual, employer, and Supervisor on issues including progress tracking, challenges, and solutions.
Organisational Responsibilities
Every member of staff is expected to uphold:
- Organisational Ethics (guided by Values, Mission, Vision)
- Policy Compliance (Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Confidentiality)
- Promotional Work – raise awareness of the Social Model of Disability and the charity’s partnerships.
- Records & Evaluation – Maintain accurate records and statistical feedback.
- Professional Development – Participate in Supervision, Training, Team Meetings, and organisational updates.
- Flexibility:
- Willingness to complete additional tasks prevised post-role expansion.
- Ready to work outside standard hours as needed in exceptional cases.
Person Specification
This role attracts professional, empathetic, and proactive individuals – essential and desirable traits listed below.
✅ *Core: Must Have Attributes
- Professional
- Positive
- Motivated
- Dependable and flexible
- Patient and empathetic
🛠️ Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- Must prove experience working with Disabled people, ideally through professional placements, formal support roles, or lived experience.
- Training, Education, or Employment Support Delivery: Evidence of success in guiding learners/supporting in Employment or Vocational settings.
- Mathematics and English proficiency up to GCSE Grade C (Numeracy and Literacy) or identified equivalence.
- Willingness to complete specific training for the role.
- Understands health needs of employers alongside employees and can articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce.
- Knowledge of the Social Model of Disability – how to operationalise it in supporting workers.
- Skilled in problems-solving and formulating strategies to assist the individual. (Mention 'demonstrate')
- Exceptional interpersonal skills – ability to build trust across diverse groups and departments.
- Organisational skill with meticulous record-keeping.
- Proficient with industry standard software:
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Internet tools (Use for digital chasing or documentation)
- Travel Readiness: Comfortable and mobile in London for in-person site visits and support under commute to employer sites as assigned.
- Flexible to work adjustments, which may involve relevant off-peak schedules or covering-demand periods.
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🏆 Desirable, but not mandatory Skills:
- Which one of these paths: Supporting undergraduate Formal Qualified learners.
- Familiarity understanding with range of disabilities - from sensory impairments to chronic illnesses.
- Multi-'familiarity')
Deadline
This role is ongoing. The charity operates a rolling recruitment process.
About Recruitment Process
Application guidance and steps are visible for applicants under the job posting information and [application button]. Basic steps include:
- Submitting a cover letter contexts a mark.
- Disabled Individuals: To join the guaranteed interview scheme, simply note your disability/mental health condition application cover letter (**Application tick box).
Honouring DPOs ethical obligation, this is an Employer Disability-Columb and encourages applications from Disabled people (with physical, sensory, and mental health conditions) or from those who would classify themselves as black, Asian or differently-abled.
Key Notes:
- Paid employee considered above London Living Wage
- Guaranteed interview offerings accessible to job-criteria eligible applicants during recruitment selection.
No direct recruitment permitted.
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