An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the staff team providing the employment service to people with learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health needs in the London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth. About the role: An employment specialist will support individuals to achieve and sustain their paid employment and vocational aspirations, in line with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for Supported Employment and the Place Then Train best practice models. Working with the people who access services, parents/carers, employers and the staff team, you will provide support to individuals, ensuring this is flexible and person centred, based on individual need and preferences, enabling individuals to make informed decisions and choices. In addition, you will also be working with small groups of individuals in a variety of workshops that we provide to help the journey into employment. The successful applicant will support the achievement of individual aspirations, work in partnership with all stakeholders and support people to gain and sustain paid employment. Salary between £27,784.30 and £29,784.30 dependant on experience. Hours : 37.5 hours per week (9:00am - 5:00pm). Location of where you will working: You will be working and traveling across both London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth on a daily basis, in response to the needs of clients and the service. About you: The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment and an expectation in supporting individuals in their paid employment pathway, be self-motivated and have the ability to manage their own caseload and interact effectively with the people we support, parents/carers, employers, partner agencies and staff, promoting the service. Please complete the below form attaching your CV and a cover letter, stating why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role giving examples of your experience and skills that match the requirements of this role. CV's will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can discuss your needs with you. Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK, Choice Support are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.