At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities in finding and retaining meaningful employment.
- Company: Join Kisharon Langdon, a charity dedicated to empowering people with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 21 days holiday, pension scheme, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive team environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building your skills and experience.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities? Kisharon Langdon is looking for an Employment Support Worker to join our team.
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Northwest London, NW9 6TD
Closing Date: 21st November 2025
About Us: Kisharon Langdon are a charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families. From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Employment Support Worker - The Role: To provide tailored employment support to individuals with learning disabilities and autistic people, helping them access, retain, and progress in meaningful paid or voluntary employment. The role involves working closely with the people we support, employers, and support services to ensure individuals are fully prepared and supported in their employment journey.
Employment Support Worker - Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one support to individuals, helping them identify career goals and develop job-seeking skills
- Carry out employment profiling, job matching, and develop personalised employment action support plans
- Support individuals through job-search activities, including CV writing, applications, interview preparation, and confidence-building
- Liaise with employers to identify suitable roles, promote inclusive recruitment practices, and arrange work trials or interviews
Employment Support Worker – You:
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and comfortable with changing volumes of workload
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or similar needs
- Understanding of the barriers to employment faced by people with disabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and empower others
- Ability to build positive relationships with clients, employers, and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to travel and work occasionally outside regular hours
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle
What we offer:
- 21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays and Major Jewish holidays
- Pension scheme - (NatWest Cushion)
- Blue light card - access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national & local retailers
- Eyecare benefits – via Vision Express
- Long service recognition and reward & employer referral bonus
- Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
- Development and career progression opportunities
Application Process: To submit your CV and short cover letter for this Employment Support Worker opportunity, click ‘Apply’ now! This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. All candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK and we cannot offer Visa sponsorship at this time.
Employment Support Worker employer: Kisharon Langdon
Kisharon Langdon UK is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating safe and thriving environments for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Located in North West London, we offer a supportive work culture that values diversity and provides ample opportunities for employee growth and development, alongside competitive benefits such as generous holiday allowances and a comprehensive pension scheme. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in a compassionate and dynamic charity setting.
