Inclusive Employment Sustainment Officer
Inclusive Employment - Supporting businesses
About The Role
Location: Chelmsford, with travel required across Mid Essex
Hours: Full time, 37 hours a week, Monday - Thursday 08:30am - 16:30pm, Friday 08:30am - 16:00pm. Flexibility working outside of the core hours is required, including evenings and weekends.
Contract: Permanent
Do you have experience of working in an employment supportive role?
Are you confident working in a target driven environment?
Do you want to be part of a great team who help people every day?
As an Inclusive Employment Job Coach, you’ll be key in ensuring our customers, who are predominately people with learning disabilities and/or autism, are coached using Training in Systemic Instruction (TSI) methods into employment, volunteering and/or community outcomes dependant on the customer’s choice and their specific employment targets.
About You
You will be responsible for a cohort of customers, ensuring that they are confident to settle into their paid employment and/or volunteering.
This is a great time to join ECL as we expand our Inclusive Employment offering. Bring strong communication skills and the drive to succeed coupled with a passion to ensure our customers meet their goals.
To be considered for the role of Inclusive Employment Job Coach, you need:
- Experience of directly supporting adults with a learning disability and/or autism
- To be confident in building and maintaining relationships
- The ability to work and succeed in a target driven environment
- Exceptional and adaptable communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team, but also on your own initiative
- A full and valid driving licence with own vehicle to travel
- £500 new starter bonus*
- 55p paid per mile tax-free
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
- Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
- Annual salary reviews
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
- Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
- Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
- Employee referral program - £350 for referring a friend
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Mental health first aiders in every service
- Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role
Regular travel required to meet with customers and employers.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.
Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.
Inclusive Employment Sustainment Officer in Braintree employer: Essex Cares Limited
Essex Cares Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while providing a supportive environment for individuals with learning disabilities. Located in the picturesque Bocking Roundwood, employees benefit from comprehensive training, generous annual leave, and a pension scheme, all within a culture that values meaningful engagement and personal growth. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing setting.
