Employment Officer - Workable

Salary:£27,063 per annum + 7% employer pension contribution, 1% employee contribution

Hours: Up to 35 per week (part time/ job share considered)

Location: Head Office, 144 - 152 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 8ED

Travel to and from other locations is part of the role.

Contract: Temporary to August 2027

Overview

Orchardville is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that supports young people and adults with learning disability or autism to live, learn and work. Established in 1982 we offer high quality day opportunity and employment services to over 600 participants each year who attend services in Belfast, North Down, Lisburn. The work we do is life changing for participants, enabling them to lead independent lives, gain employment and become fully included in their community.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and socially confident Employment Officers with experience of supporting people with disabilities to achieve their personal goals.

The employment officer will support participants with a disability who are in paid employment to maintain and progress within their tole using the Workable NI framework. This will include carrying out a range of key tasks including an operational caseload of approximately 20 participants as well as project administration which requires the ability to write reports and detailed business cases. You will also be involved in recruiting new participants and employers to register onto the Workable NI project. This will involve liaising with colleagues within the employment service, attending employer events and marketing the project through social media platforms.

MAIN RESPONSBILITIES:

· Recruit and progress new referrals onto Workable including completing onboarding documentation and development plans required for monthly claims.

· Ensure all administration is completed on a monthly basis which is required by the lead partner.

· Develop relationships with new employers, as well as maintaining and building on existing employer relationships. This includes recruiting employers to offer opportunities, delivering diversity/disability acceptance training and regular liaison with employers to ensure positive outcomes.

· Support participants within the workplace to ensure they have a positive experience at work. This includes intensive 1-1 job coaching when required, regular support visits to employer premises and liaising with employers on reasonable adjustments.

· Develop good working relationships with other stakeholders. This includes parents/carers and colleagues in other agencies e.g. SES partnership, careers service, Health & Social Care personnel, schools, training organisations, Further Education / Higher Education institutions and other voluntary sector organisations.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

· Educated to level 2 standard to include five qualifications at grade C or equivalent to include English/ literacy

· 1 years’ experience supporting people with disabilities or disadvantage to achieve their personal goals.

· Able to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

· Knowledge and understanding of the DDA, the duty for reasonable adjustment and basic knowledge of employment law.

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

· Current full driving license, valid in the UK, and access to a car or other form of transport which will permit you to carry out the duties of the post in full. NB: Alternative transport methods will be considered for those who have a disability and cannot obtain a driving license. Successful candidates will be required to ensure that their insurance allows them to use their car for business purposes.

Desirable Criteria

· Level 3 standard of education

· Experience of working in a similar role

· Completed Adult Safeguarding / Child Protection Training

Requirements

The post holder will be asked for proof of the right to work in the UK and will be required to undergo an Access NI check (funded by Orchardville).

In addition, applicantsmust be able todemonstrate our values of E*mpowerment, Quality, User focused, Integrity, P*assion (EQUIP)

TO APPLY*

REQUEST AN APPLICATION PACK from [email protected] A CV will not be accepted as an application.

Closing date 12pm Friday 23rd October 2026 12pm

Orchardville reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Orchardville are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full time

Contract length: Temporary contract to August 2027

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/10/2026

Pay: £27,063.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person