Employment Advisers: Autistic/Neurodivergent Parents/Disabled Adults Services

Hours:      

Edinburgh Disabled Adults – 28-35.75 hours p/w

East Lothian Autistic Adults – 16-21 hours p/w

Midlothian Autistic Parents + Midlothian Disabled Adults – 28 hours p/w

Alternative working patterns, including job share, can be considered.

Contract:  Until 30 June 2026. Contract extension subject to continuation of funding.

Salary:        £26,137 FTE, rising to £27,530 FTE after 1 year. Cost of Living increase to be added in July 2025

Location:  Edinburgh, East Lothian or Midlothian (car owner preferrable for some posts).

Services:  

• Working in East Lothian with our stage 2 – 5 autistic adult and parent focused service.
• Working in Edinburgh with Disabled Adults stage 1 – 5 with a mixed caseload of clients.
• Working with parents who identify as Neurodivergent or Autistic in our Midlothian focused stage 5 service.
• Working in Midlothian with Disabled Adults stage 1 – 5 with a mixed caseload of clients.

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 we have provided a 1:1 person-centred service, following the 5-stage model of Supported Employment. Lived experience of disability is at the heart of our service design and delivery. For more information, please visit www.intowork.org.uk(this will open in a new window)

Background / Context: 

Having been operational in Edinburgh and Lothian for many years, Into Work has a long-standing record of successful partnership working and project delivery for disabled people. Due to expansion, we are now looking for suitably experienced and motivated people to join our growing staff team for adult focused services in Mid and East Lothian. 

For some people, the idea of being in work or even engaging with employability services, can seem unachievable and quite an unrealistic prospect. To enhance our user experience and encourage engagement, we offer additional in-house wraparound support, including Income Maximisation and Wellbeing input. We really help people take those first vital steps towards making sustainable employment a reality.  Our vision with this project is also to keep people in work who may be facing challenges due to the pressures of juggling family life and work.

Parents/Adults who are neurodivergent/autistic East Lothian -Role Summary:

• Working alongside the supported employment team, you will support an all age parental support service on a 1:1 basis initially, helping people progress along the 5-stage employability pipeline.
• Supporting people into positive destinations such as education, training, volunteering, employment and continued support. 
• Supporting people to access our on-line and in-person training with a particular focus on autism tools, techniques and guidance.
• Working with each person to identify the reasonable adjustments they might require that would enhance their employability journey.

Disabled Adults who present with a disability or health condition Edinburgh/Midlothian – Role Summary:

• Working with a caseload of clients on a 1-1 basis, using the 5 stage model of supported employment.
• Collaborating with Income Maximisation and Wellbeing colleagues to provide wraparound support and ensure a positive employment journey for clients.
• Developing working relationships with local organisations to establish appropriate referrals and linking in with employers to promote opportunities.
• Working with each person to identify the reasonable adjustments they might require that would enhance their employability journey.

Autistic Parents Midlothian Service – Role Summary:

• Involves working with a caseload of clients on a 1:1 basis, using the       5-stage model of supported employment – focussing mostly on stage 5 referrals.
• Collaborating with Income Maximisation and Wellbeing colleagues to provide wraparound support and ensure a positive employment journey for clients helping people to retain or secure employment.
• Developing working relationships with local organisations to establish appropriate referrals and linking in with employers to promote opportunities.
• Liaising, supporting and negotiation with employers supporting people to enter the workplace and retain their employment.
• Working with each person to identify reasonable adjustments that could make the world or work a more sustainable option.

About you – who we are looking for:

• We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and for our roles in East and Midlothian would particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of autism and neurodivergence
• Our staff come from range of sectors and career backgrounds and go on to become successful employment advisers.
• We require people who align with Into Work’s values and the social model of disability, who are looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the employment prospects of neurodivergent/autistic and disabled people.
• Strong negotiation skills would be welcomed as there will lots of advocacy work required with employers.
• 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.
• The job role will offer a hybrid model of working.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including service users, employers and other third sector organisations.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a hybrid team.

What is in it for you?

• Working for a small specialist charity supporting disabled people brings substantial fulfilment, job satisfaction and daily variety.
• Into Work offers staff a neuro-inclusive working environment, and takes a proactive, neuro-affirming approach to adjustments.
• 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.
• We support and offer flexible working which seeks to remove barriers and enable you to work to the best of your strengths and abilities.
• 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 the Employer of the Year award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment Apt, sponsored by Diversity Scotland.

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.

As part of our aims to make the process more accessible, interview questions are made available to all candidates shortlisted for interview.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 27th May at 9.00am

Interviews will take place in person at Norton Park week commencing 9th June.

To apply you can visit our website, email recruitment@intowork.org.uk for a recruitment pack or call us on 0131 475 2600.

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Please ensure to read all vacancy documents listed on this page before proceeding to the application form.

To request a copy of the Job Information Pack or Application Form in alternative formats, phone 0131 475 2600 or email recruitment@intowork.org.uk

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