Employment Officer

Company	OrchardvilleSee more
Address	Derry, County Londonderry
Form of work	Part-time
Salary	£25,000 a year
Category	Human Resources

Job description

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.

**once you click apply, an application and monitoring form will be sent to you to complete and return before Monday 20th May 2024 3pm**

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

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