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39 hours per week
Location: Central London
Fixed term contract ending on 31st March 2025
Dynamic? Effective? Creative?
Passionate about supporting young people with a learning disability to navigate the complex pathways of choosing their future? We are looking for you!
At Unity Works, our vision is an inclusive world where people with a learning disability who want to work, can work.
Join us as we start up our pioneering programme funded through UKSPF focusing on empowering young individuals with a learning disability who are currently, or at risk of, becoming NEET to find their future pathway.
This new service aims to offer a holistic, person centred approach to supporting individuals navigate this challenging period in juggling expectations of others and establishing their own identity and goals. We are looking for a team of innovative and empowering individuals who are defiant in their approach to helping young people build their strengths, define their aspirations, and achieve greatness.
The Role
Acting as the primary contact for service provision, areas of responsibility would be:
Promoting interest in, and coordinating, enquiries from a range of stakeholders, triaging initial referrals, and supporting the planning, development, delivery and outcomes of activities, sessions, and workshops.
Helping to ensure effective tracking and monitoring of the service and supporting the team in achieving the project outcomes.
Working with teams across Unity Works with the objective of fostering independence, building resilience, and equipping individuals with the tools necessary to thrive in the workplace environment.
Why Us?
Unity Works is a small team with a big heart.
Our staff utilize their dedication, expertise, and backgrounds to tackle the obstacles faced by individuals with a learning disability. Ensuring that they have access to equal opportunities for securing and maintaining fulfilling employment.
Our work is hugely rewarding and fulfilling.
We prioritize work-life balance, offering family friendly policies and flexible working hours.
We provide various mental health and well-being support options, ensuring the holistic care of our staff team.
From annual leave to birthdays off, pension schemes, retail and health discount schemes (such as Blue Light Care, cashback schemes, cycle2work) supporting our staff to excel in their role is crucial.
Access to a range of development & training opportunities to further progress your career.
Why You?
You will have a friendly and reassuring manner making you the ideal first point of contact to the service for young people, their family and carers, wider professionals all seeking answers and someone to assist with their needs.
You will be flexible and a good communicator, working with, and supporting people from all different walks of life and backgrounds, so no day will be the same.
You will have a great ear and understanding of the complexities facing young people with a learning disability navigating their transitions out of education.
Understanding the need to the right guidance for next steps in order to complete assessments accurately with individuals.
You will thrive in organizing and coordinating competing deadlines and schedules.
You want to experience the joy of seeing a young person grow and shape their own futures.
You will enjoy working as part of a team that works to not only identify challenges facing young people but actively works to overcome them.
Unity Works understands the collective impact a diverse and inclusive team can bring. That is why we welcome applicants from all cultures, background and experiences. As a disability confident leader, we support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government Access to Work scheme.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For purposes of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.
Role ID: 065033
Closing Date: 01-May-2024
For more about the role, contact the Hiring Manager: Laura Murphy/ laura.murphy@unityworks.org.uk or on 07814875544
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