For more information on the role, please contact: Jess Rivett or Bryony Dolby Email: jessica.rivett@hft.org.uk or bryony.dolby@hft.org.uk Telephone: 07810856112
Project SEARCH –Caerphilly Hft are looking to appoint an Employability Coach within their Work Opportunities division for adults with a learning disability. The Employability Coach role is central to the delivery of high quality services and promoting Hft's reputation. The job requires an individual with drive, enthusiasm and commitment. Someone with a 'Can Do' attitude who has the ability to look for creative solutions to meet people's support needs in a way that respects their individuality and works with the Operations Manager. The Project SEARCH Employability Coach role is to support young people with Learning Disabilities in achieving and sustaining paid employment. As a Employability Coach, you will need to be open to flexible working. This will include travelling to various sites in the region, and also will involve some occasional evening and weekend work. What we offer
25 days after a year of employment (excluding bank holidays)
Service related sick pay when six month probation is completed
Automatic work-place pension enrolment
Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options, as well as support for financial wellbeing.
Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme
Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
Join us and help us change lives. Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed. Job Sharing for this role can be considered.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Description and Person Specification
Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.