- Advertised from 22nd July 2022
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Role
ENABLE Works is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to our mission of championing inclusion and diversity within Scotland’s workforce.
An exciting opportunity has come up for an Employment Coordinator to join our team delivering our award winning Stepping Up programme.
Do you want to work with a team who make a real positive impact on the lives of people all across Scotland? What are you waiting for?!
Job Purpose
Your role as an ENABLE Works Employment Coordinator will be to support people who have learning disabilities to make progress towards and achieve employment.
You will work closely with a group of people who have learning disabilities each year, profiling their skills and jointly planning activity that will enable them to achieve their work goals and become independent, active members of their community.
Working on our Stepping Up schools programme across Edinburgh, you will be responsible for developing positive relationships with the programme participants, their circles of support, our local school partners and other professional support services. You will also deliver a remote virtual service to Western Isles schools and be expected to travel to those schools on a quarterly basis to provide in person sessions also.
You will work closely with local schools and strategic partners, including employers, funders and other stakeholders, developing professional relationships that will offer a diverse range of experiences and opportunities.
Working with individuals on a one to one basis, and also in groups, you will support them to explore opportunities that will allow them to become independent, active members of their community and have a successful transition out of school on to a positive destination.
You will be given a work plan to achieve in order that programme participants are receiving a quality service and we are achieving the expectations of funders and stakeholders.
Our team work to performance targets each year, to ensure that the programme participants are receiving a quality service and we are achieving targets set out by our funders.
You will be an important member of the wider ENABLE Works team, supporting departmental objectives through delivery of support but also through positive collaboration and innovation within your team to support our strategic, societal goals.
Main Duties and Accountabilities
Providing high quality support:
- Regular and accurate profiling of skills and recording of participant activity
- Active case management to ensure person-centred success
- Delivering support with fidelity to the individual project model
- Delivery of structured training to individuals and groups of participants
- Remote delivery of virtual programme to some island schools
- Travel to island schools to deliver impactful workshops and 121 support on a quarterly basis
- Maintaining positive relationships with participants and their circles of support to ensure inclusive success
- Managing professional relationships with stakeholders and employers to create opportunities for participants
Delivering high quality support:
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date records ready for audit
- Recording and gathering project information in line with project timescales and work plan
- Handling and storing project information in line with ENABLE Scotland’s data protection policy
- Reporting accurately on project activity when requested and in line with project timescales
Meeting performance expectations:
- Active case management to ensure participants are achieving success
- Meeting and exceeding individual project expectations
- Innovating and collaborating across your team to support wider ENABLE Works performance
Contribution to strategy:
- Sharing best practice and opportunities with ENABLE Works colleagues
- Positive and flexible response to changes in work plans
- Collaborative approach to team and departmental delivery
- Managing your time/caseload efficiently in order to respond to additional duties as required
- Supporting the training and marking of accredited staff training
- Representing ENABLE Works and ENABLE Scotland with an understanding of departmental and organisational strategies
About You
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Knowledge and Understanding
- A commitment to support people with learning disabilities to get the jobs they want
- Understanding of employability services and methodologies
- Knowledge of the local area and it’s community assets
Skills/abilities
- Ability to profile skills and aspirations of people with learning disabilities
- Ability to innovate and plan so people with learning disabilities can achieve goals
- Ability to partner and negotiate with stakeholders
- Professional presentation and personality
- Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively
- IT literacy
- Ability to deliver engaging virtual sessions to remote partners
- Proactive and collaborative approach to team work
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Full clean driving license and access to a car
Experience
- Experience of achieving success through innovation
- Experience of working in a performance-focussed team
- Experience of delivering learning
- Experience of meeting/exceeding demanding compliance requirements
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Qualifications
- PDA in Supported Employment
Knowledge and Understanding
- Knowledge of other employability and supported employment programmes
- Knowledge of skills and employment services for disabled people
- Understanding of relevant policy and legislation
Experience
- Experience of delivering other employability and supported employment programmes.
- Experience of working with people who have multiple and/or complex barriers and supporting them into paid employment
About Us
At ENABLE Scotland we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
ENABLE Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Application notes
To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.
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About The Role
Enable Works is the largest employability and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) service in Scotland, specialising in disability and health. We are committed to fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces and our mission is to partner with large employers to create environments that value and harness the unique contributions of every individual.
Your role as Inclusive Business Lead will be to support our EDI team, by establishing and nurturing relationships with large employers across the UK. As the Inclusive Business Lead, you will promote the importance of EDI, specifically focusing on disability inclusion. Your primary goal will be to drive the sale of our expert services, including consultancy and bespoke training solutions.
Main duties and responsibilities
Build and Maintain Relationships:
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers in large organisations.
- Understand the specific needs and challenges of each client and tailor solutions accordingly.
Promote EDI and Disability Inclusion:
- Advocate for the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, with a specific emphasis on disability inclusion.
- Present compelling business cases for integrating inclusive practices in the workplace.
Sales and Consultative Selling
- Drive the sale of our expert services, including consultancy and bespoke training solutions.
- Conduct needs assessments and propose tailored solutions that align with clients' objectives.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet client expectations.
- Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure overall satisfaction.
Market Research and Analysis
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices and advancements in EDI and disability inclusion.
- Provide insights and recommendations to enhance our services based on market demands.
You will be accountable for:
- Meeting performance expectations and income targets
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date records
- Managing your time efficiently
- Maintaining client data systems
- Recording and gathering project information in line with your work plan and timescales
- Handling and storing information in line with Enable Works GDPR and data protection policy
- Reporting accurately on all activity as requested
Contribution to strategy
- Staying up to date with developments in the field of EDI and identifying opportunities
- Having a positive and flexible response to change
- Collaboratively working across the team on departmental delivery
- Taking part in our regular staff get togethers and sharing your experiences, challenges and successes
About You
- Skills you will bring
- We really need you to have these
- Ability to build relationships with employers, promote our EDI service and drive sales.
- Strong networking skills with the ability to connect with professionals in the field of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
- Ability to meet and exceed targets
- Confident communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional presentation and personality
- IT literacy
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full driving licence
Why
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team supports employers to build inclusive practise into every area of their business and feel more confident in hiring disabled employees and supporting them in the workplace.
Employers will buy into into the concept of EDI, but first they need to buy into you. A skilled relationship builder, your clear communication and confidence in the subject area will instil trust on the part of the employer, giving them the confidence to invest in what you are selling.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we will trust you to develop relationships with employers, prioritising those with the potential to generate the most return. You will be required to travel to meet employers at the time/place that works for them and their business, so we need you to manage your workload and your time well.
We would love it if you had these
- Previous experience in a sales or business development role.
- Experience of building employer relationships.
- Basic data analysis skills to interpret and communicate relevant insights related to EDI and disability inclusion.
- Any relevant certifications or completed courses in EDI, disability inclusion, or related fields would be a bonus.
- Understanding of barriers people with disabilities face when looking for work and when in employment.
- Experience working in a performance focussed team
- Understanding of relevant policy and legislation
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
*Terms and Conditions Apply
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