Organisation: Into Work
Job Opportunity: Employment Adviser (25 hours)
Contract Length: Until 30 April 2027
Salary: £26,921 FTE (pro rata £18,825), rising to £28,356 FTE (pro rata £19,829) after 1 year.
Deadline: Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 9am.
Interviews: They will be held in person at Norton Park on either Wed 8 Jul or Thu 9 Jul 2026.
Organisational Profile:
For 30+ years, Into Work has supported the aim of a world where disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions have equal access to fair work and opportunity to sustain and develop in work. Since 1998, they have provided a one-to-one person-centred service, following the 5-stage model of Supported Employment. Lived experience of disability is at the heart of their service design and delivery.
Job Summary
Working alongside the Young People Service Lead, you will support young disabled people aged 16-24 on a one-to-one basis initially, helping them progress to groupwork over time.
Supporting young disabled people into positive destinations such as education, training, volunteering, employment and continued support.
Focusing on young disabled people with no identified positive destination, helping them explore employability, wellbeing and strengthening their community connections.
Exploring empowerment, with support around self-travel and building confidence to participate in local communities. Helping young disabled people build routine and gain new experiences.
About you – who we are looking for:
- Our staff come from a range of sectors and career backgrounds and go on to become successful employment advisers.
- For this role we require someone who aligns with Into Work’s values and the social model of disability, who is looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the employment prospects of disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions.
- You will need to organise and manage your own workload and be flexible in your approach to work, supporting Into Work across different projects and teams.
What is in it for you?
- Working for a small specialist charity supporting disabled people brings substantial fulfilment, job satisfaction and daily variety.
- You can expect autonomy and the opportunity to be creative, both in your client work and in helping contribute to the development of our services. You can also expect a supportive and progressive working environment which reflects our values of openness, flexibility, perseverance, and collaboration.
- You will receive regular support and supervision, annual appraisal, relevant training, and personal development opportunities.
- We hold a GOLD Investor in People award and are committed to the continuous improvement and development of our employees.
- We are a Living Wage accredited employer, a Disability Confident Leader and have received flexible workplace FlexMark accreditation from Flexibility Works.
You will also benefit from:
- A generous starting annual leave entitlement of 34 days, increasing to 37 days with length of service (pro-rated for part-time employees).
- Employer pension contribution of 7.5%.
- Access to death in service scheme.
- Flexitime.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Paid carers leave.
- Free and confidential employee assistance programme and services.
- Access to cycle to work and tech scheme discount.
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