Part-time Employment Officer

Part - time Employment Officer – Orchardville

Orchardville is a registered charity under the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. We have been supporting people with Learning Disabilities and / or Autism in employment in Belfast for over 35 years. Founded in 1982 by a group of parents and carers who sought a more challenging alternative to Day Centres, Orchardville has continued to grow geographically and the services offered have developed and expanded substantially over the years.

Salary: £20,094 pro-rata (£11,482) + 7% non-contributory pension scheme (after qualifying period).
Hours: 20 hours per week.
Location: Derry / Londonderry, covering the WHSCT area

The post-holder will:

The Employment Officer will support participants with Learning Disability and/or Autism on our IGNITE 2 project to secure and sustain paid or voluntary employment opportunities.
Using the supported employment model, they will deliver a tailored personal programme that will guide participant’s progression towards their agreed employability goals.
To maximise progression for participants, the Employment Officer will be required to engage with employers; sourcing meaningful work experience and paid opportunities as appropriate.

This job is funded by ESF until March 2022, with possibility of further extension.

Full details of the role can be found by clicking on the 'Download Application Pack' button, or alternatively by contacting Head Office on 028 9073 2326 or emailing or [email protected] for an application pack.

Closing Date: Friday Wednesday 25th April at 12noon. 
CV’s will not be accepted.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, an analysis of the composition of our workforce has revealed that men, members of the Roman Catholic community and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are current under-represented. We would, therefore, particularly welcome applications from men, Roman Catholics and those from ethnic minority backgrounds. All appointments will be made solely on the basis of merit.