Supported Employment Coordinator

Discovery, part of Dimensions Group, is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2026 – now 8 years in a row!

The post holder will under the direction of the Supported Employment Manager, working with people who have a learning disability and or autism to find and sustain paid employment.

The post holder will manage a case load determined by the Supported Employment Manager; this may be a mix of different contracts and funding streams. The post holder will need to work confidently alone and in a variety of settings with people who have a learning disability and or autism, their circle of support, and potential and existing employers.

Being able to problem solve and communicate effectively are therefore vital. The post holder will need to be I.T proficient as all records are managed electronically, be able to travel and work flexibly to meet customer’s needs and work remotely. You will be part of a team that meets regularly and time for support from colleagues and the manager.

The successful candidate will need to live in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole.

About the role

Your main duties will include:

• To hold and manage a caseload, that will be allocated by the Supported Employment Manager
• To work with people who have a learning disability and or autism, their families and circle of support to identify their employment and career options.
• Develop individually tailored pathways into employment
• To be the key point of contact face to face, over the telephone, through email and in writing for the customer and their circle of support.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism
• Able to listen to people and demonstrate an understanding of their career aspirations
• The ability to work proactively with individuals, families and employers. Responding to potentially difficult situations.
• Knowledge of how to respond to a variety of situations and problem solve using own initiative.

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
• Discounted health and dental cover
• Life Assurance
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan

For more information visit www.discovery-uk.org/discovery-careers/

Apply now

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Discovery.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Discovery, part of Dimensions Group, has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.