Employment Advisers – Various Projects
- Full time or Part time
- £25,375 – £26,726
- On site: Edinburgh or Midlothian (car owner preferrable for some posts)
- Closing 17th June 2024
- Advertised from 31st May 2024
- Job share, can be considered. Contract: 1 year initially, subject to continuation of funding. As a charity, Into Work relies on funding to provide services – however we do have a very low turnover of staff and are confident about the continuation of these job roles.
Role
For 30+ years, Into Work has supported the aim of a world where disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions have equal access to fair work and opportunity to sustain and develop in work. Since 1998 we have provided a 1:1 person-centred service, following the 5-stage model of Supported Employment. Lived experience of disability is at the heart of our service design and delivery. For more info, please visit intowork.org.uk
Background / Context:
Having been operational in Edinburgh and Lothian for many years, Into Work has a long-standing record of successful partnership working and project delivery for disabled people. Due to the expansion, we are now looking for suitably experienced and motivated people to join our growing staff team for both our Disabled Young People and Disabled Adult service.
For some people, the idea of working or engaging with employability services can feel unachievable and seem like an unrealistic prospect. To enhance our user experience and encourage engagement, we offer additional in-house wraparound support including Income Maximisation and Wellbeing input. We help disabled people take those first steps towards making sustainable employment a reality.
Disabled Young People Service – Role Summary:
Working alongside the Young People Project Lead your role on the project is to support young disabled people aged 16 to 24 on a 1:1 basis initially, then supporting them to progress to groupwork sessions further into the process and ultimately, into a positive destination such as education, training, volunteering, employment, employability programmes and onward referrals for continued support.
Focusing on young disabled people who have no identified positive destination, you will be helping them to explore employability, wellbeing and strengthening community connections.
Looking at empowerment, with support around self-travel, building confidence to participate in local communities. Helping build routine and become financially aware/independent.
Disabled Adults Service – Role Summary:
This service involves advisers working with a caseload of clients on a 1:1 basis, using the 5-stage model of supported employment.
Collaborating with Income Maximisation and Wellbeing colleagues to provide wraparound support and ensure a positive employment journey for clients.
Developing working relationships with local agencies to establish appropriate referrals and linking in with employers to promote opportunities.
About you – who we are looking for:
Our staff come from range of sectors and career backgrounds and become successful employment advisers.
For this role we require someone who aligns with Into Work values and who is looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the employment prospects of disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions.
You will need to be able to organise and manage your own workload and be flexible about supporting across Into Work projects and teams.
What is in it for you?
Working for a small specialist charity supporting people requires a flexible approach to work. It also brings substantial fulfilment, job satisfaction and variety.
You can expect autonomy and the opportunity to be creative, helping contribute to the development of our services. You can also expect a supportive and progressive working environment which reflects our values of openness, flexibility, perseverance, and collaboration. You will receive regular support and supervision sessions, as well as annual appraisal, relevant training, and personal development opportunities.
We hold a GOLD Investor in People award and are committed to the continuous improvement and development of our employees.
We are a Living Wage accredited employer, a Disability Confident Leader and received the Employer of the Year award 2023 from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment Apt, sponsored by Diversity Scotland.
You will also benefit from:
- A generous starting annual leave entitlement of 34 days, increasing to 37 days with length of service (pro-rated for part time employees).
- Employer pension contribution of 7.5%.
- Access to death in service scheme.
- Flexitime.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Paid carers leave.
- Free and confidential employee assistance programme and services.
- Access to cycle to work and tech scheme discount.
Application notes
N.B. as part of our aims to make the process more accessible, interview questions are made available to all candidates shortlisted for interview.
Closing date for applications is Monday 17th June 2024 at 9am.
Interviews will take place in person at Norton Park on Wednesday 26th June or Thursday 27th June 2024.
Please apply on our website, email recruitment@intowork.org.uk for a recruitment pack or phone us on 0131 475 2600 if you require further information.
Please ensure to read all vacancy documents listed on the website before proceeding to the application form.
To request a copy of the Job Information Pack or Application Form in alternative formats, phone 0131 475 2600 or email recruitment@intowork.org.uk
Access to Industry Caseworker Project: EdinMe
- Full time or Part time
- £27,581 – £29,744
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 12th August 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Access to Industry’s Young Peoples Service. You will work in a trauma informed way supporting young people aged 16-21, with complex health and social care issues, to progress towards education, training or employment. You will be part of a small team working one-to-one with young people as well as developing and delivering structured group work.
Key Responsibility areas will include:
Service Delivery:This role will focus on the intensive case management of young people from the City of Edinburgh who have mental health issues which may be a result of adverse childhood experiences. Their challenges to progress may be compounded by emerging issues with substances; offending behaviour; family support; and/or accommodation. You will work in outreach, to engage with Edinburgh’s young people including i.e., schools, Through-Care After-Care, young person’s substance misuse practitioners and HMP YOI Polmont (linking with AI’s Passport CashBack project).
Caseworker support:You will work one to one with young people, assessing their needs, devise action plans and work holistically. Support will be flexible, from employability to welfare advice.
You will work to progress clients into training programmes, employment, and education.
Over time you will develop small-group work programmes that meet the needs of young people you support.
Targets: The project has annual targets and outcomes that you will work towards achieving and achieving evidence of for funders. This is monitored monthly through team meetings and within support and supervision.
Partnership: Pivotal to your role, you will be working with other services and agencies to build positive networks for young people and referral sources into the service.
Administration: You will administer all aspects of the project from referrals, training, progression routes and employer engagement.
AI Team: You will play a part in the wider team of AI through attendance at internal meetings and participation in shared services across the teams.
Quality Assurance & Management Systems: You will maintain excellent records and will maintain case management through use of the Management Information Systems, Helix.
Health & Safety and Property Management: You will ensure a healthy and safe environment, and the protection and best use of property and equipment, by implementing and observing AI policies and procedures. You will ensure that all work opportunities are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and good practice.
Communications: You will be an effective communicator as you will be working with external agencies, specialist providers and employers and attending meetings on AI’s behalf. You will contribute to internal reporting procedures both written and verbally. You will market the project externally. You will ensure client and organisation confidentiality at all times.
Other Requirements:The post holder will be expected to manage their own caseload and work with minimum supervision partly in an outreach capacity.
Mentor Advocacy
- Full time
- £25,664
- Remote: Flexible working – Delivery of this service is within Fife and Perth & Kinross local authorities. Please consider this when applying.
- Closing 28th July 2024
Are you a passionate and caring individual that believes in social justice for all and can build positive relationships providing support and advocate on behalf of individuals that are currently involved with Justice Services.
The Wise Group, Community Justice Team are looking for 3 x mentors to provide a Throughcare support service to people who are currently on remand within HMP Perth, returning to Fife, are at risk of homelessness on release and are likely to be released direct from Court. The candidate will liaise with the customer and several services to allow the customer to reintegrate back into the community, this would include arranging help with housing, debt, benefits, addictions, and family relationships and ongoing support.
You may well have a previous offending background and spent some time in prison. If so, now is the chance to put this experience to good use and become a Mentor.
A full driving licence and daily use of a car is required as there will be some travelling required in this post.
Home broadband connection is also required to allow home working.
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Care & Support Workers (older people)
- Full time or Part time
- £24,843 – £25,350
- On site: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Galashiels, Girvan, Fife, Inverness, Stornoway, Duns and more
- Closing 30th April 2025
The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.
As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.
Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.
As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
- competitive hourly rates of £12.25 - £12.50 per hour
- guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
- generous annual leave entitlement
- a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
- flexible working policies
- access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
- a supportive and inclusive culture.
We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.
Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.
Rite to Work Employability Assistant
- Part time
- Circa £22,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 9th August 2024
WorkingRite seeks to stop the cycle of deprivation and poverty that occur in so many communities across Scotland. We do this through our award-winning, youth employability programme, which sees practical work skills coupled with personal development, strengthened through a mentored work placement with a small, local business of the young person’s choice. Our flexible, person-centred programmes of training, support and work placements put the young people at the heart of their future, helping those 15 – 24 years old who are furthest from the job market, to gain confidence, real skills and a foothold on the employability ladder. We have been operating as a charity since 2011 and in that time have supported over 3,500 young people into a positive destination. We currently operate programmes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Argyll & Bute, Aberdeen and East Ayrshire.
All this means it is a very exciting time to be joining WorkingRite.
This exciting role will support young people from different secondary schools across Glasgow to prepare for employment when they leave school. By delivering WorkingRite’s in-school model, Rite to Work, this post will work will support the delivery of small groups of young people in their last year at school to gain the confidence and skills they need to progress into jobs, apprenticeships or further vocational learning – or gain further support with WorkingRite’s post-16 work experience programme in local businesses. Working alongside WorkingRite Project Coordinators; this important post will enhance the experience of RTW participants.
We require a Rite to Work Employability Assistant who can:
• Support and progress participating young people
• Understand the challenges and barriers some participants may face
• Be comfortable in a group setting with RTW groups
• Engage and motivate young people in groups and 1:1
• Offer new and creative ideas
• Provide holistic and ongoing support to participants
• Work alongside the Project Coordinator in the delivery of the programme
You will be confident, have excellent communication skills with our young people, stakeholders and other partners and above all, you must be enthusiastic and want to support young people.
Applicants must be able to travel to schools within the South of Glasgow.
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