Employment and Progression Coordinator

Employment and Progression Coordinator
Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro-rata (£24,000 per annum for 28 hours per week)
Hours: 28 hours a week, spread across Monday to Saturday (mostly Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with occasional Saturday work to support projects)
Contract: Fixed Term until August 2028
Place of work: Clem Atlee Court, London SW6

The Organisation

This charity, founded in 1979, is one of London's leading Disabled People's Organisations. As they believe in the Social Model of Disability, their values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all their activities, seek the participation and contribution of members, and encourage and respect diversity.

The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 27 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.

They deliver four key services: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living

This Employment Service

Our client is setting the agenda for disability employment across London with great results. They are at the forefront of setting up and delivering supported internships for Disabled young people. They provide an holistic service from management and employer engagement to hands-on, supervised support work across all sites.

Our client's Employment Service welcomes external referrals and offers support for Disabled people via their in-work support service.

They are looking to recruit several support workers to expand our pool.

Purpose of the Role

The Employment and Progression Coordinator supports Disabled young people and adults to move into and thrive in paid employment. Working within this organisation's Employment and Supported Internship programmes, the postholder will provide person-centred guidance, job coaching, and practical in-work support.

The role includes supporting current and past interns, working alongside employers to create inclusive opportunities, and promoting the benefits of employing Disabled people.

Main Responsibilities

Supporting current and past Disabled Interns

• Provide 1:1 and group support to enable people to explore their skills, interests and aspirations, and move into meaningful paid work.
• Support participants to understand their rights at work and access reasonable adjustments.

Employer Engagement and Development

• Build and maintain positive relationships with a range of employers to create and sustain inclusive job and internship opportunities.
• Encourage employers to adapt roles where needed and to provide a supportive working environment.

Programme Delivery and Administration

• Support the delivery of the Employment and Supported Internship programmes, including one-to-one sessions, group activities, and outreach events.
• Support the planning and recording of participant journeys, including achievements, placements and outcomes, using Salesforce and other tools.
• Work in line with the organisation's aims, values and the Social Model of Disability.

Additional Information

• Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.
• Travel across Greater London will be required; travel expenses reimbursed according to policy.
• All staff share responsibility for upholding the employer's values and ensuring that their work reflects the principles of the Social Model of Disability.

In return they offer

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 5 years' service
• Life Assurance (1x salary if enrolled in the auto-enrolment pension)
• Company sick pay (2 weeks after 6 months' service; 1 month after 12 months)
• 2 weeks Disability Leave pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: 19th November 2025
Interview Dates: Week commencing 24th November 2025

This employer welcomes applications from Disabled people and will provide reasonable adjustments at all stages of recruitment and employment. They are actively encouraging Disabled people to apply.

Interested?

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