Key Responsibilities Working with Local Employers: Within a social model of disability, to champion to employers in County Durham the business benefits of employing people with learning disabilities. Working creatively with local employers in County Durham, to identify and develop suitable work opportunities for people with disabilities. To provide specialist support to the employer prior to, and following, recruitment of people with learning disability. To undertake job analysis and risk assessments in the work place as required. To link the employer to external Organizations’ providing support, funding and assistance for employees with learning disability. Working with Professionals To build effective partnerships with a range of professionals supporting individuals with learning disability and complex needs: these will include Social Care, Transitions, and Learning Disability teams. All partnerships will be based in County Durham. To deliver presentations and attend meetings and events to promote Journey’s employability service to referring professionals and to families. All events will be based in County Durham. To build professional referral paths In to service of people with learning disabilities and complex needs who are seeking work placements/ volunteering & employment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Working with Local Employers: Within a social model of disability, to champion to employers in County Durham the business benefits of employing people with learning disabilities. Working creatively with local employers in County Durham, to identify and develop suitable work opportunities for people with disabilities. To provide specialist support to the employer prior to, and following, recruitment of people with learning disability. To undertake job analysis and risk assessments in the work place as required. To link the employer to external Organizations’ providing support, funding and assistance for employees with learning disability. Working with Professionals To build effective partnerships with a range of professionals supporting individuals with learning disability and complex needs: these will include Social Care, Transitions, and Learning Disability teams. All partnerships will be based in County Durham. To deliver presentations and attend meetings and events to promote Journey’s employability service to referring professionals and to families. All events will be based in County Durham. To build professional referral paths In to service of people with learning disabilities and complex needs who are seeking work placements/ volunteering & employment opportunities.
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