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Supported Employment Manager

Red 5 People Ltd
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK2 5JF, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The charity is seeking a candidate passionate about helping young people, particularly those with autism or learning disabilities, to support their transition into paid employment through structured internships.
  • The role requires a senior-level background in the employability or skills sector, with positions such as Head of Employability or Employment Support Manager being relevant.
  • The position involves leading a team, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maximize support for young individuals.
  • The job includes overseeing four 10-week work experience placements coupled with classroom-based learning for participants aged 16-24 with an EHCP.
  • Salary details are not provided, but a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience is typically expected for such senior roles.
Are you passionate about helping young people and looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in their lives? Supported internships are an amazing opportunity for young people with autism or a learning disability to gain valuable work experience and transition into paid employment. This charity is an expert in delivering these programmes, partnering with well-known employers to provide life-changing opportunities.If you have a background in employability, further education, or apprenticeships, this could be a highly rewarding career move for you. This structured study programme supports young people aged 16–24 with an EHCP. Over the course of a year, they will undertake four 10-week work experience placements (typically four days a week) alongside classroom-based vocational learning, gaining accredited qualifications. The young people also benefit from access to a job coach, who provides practical support such as travel training (from home to work) and assistance in understanding day-to-day tasks in the workplace. The job coach works closely with employers to ensure successful placements, with a high proportion leading to full-time paid employment.This charity delivers supported internships across Salford, Stockport, Manchester Central, and Trafford, working with employers such as local councils, railways, and private sector companies. Typical responsibilities in this role include:
  • Reviewing contractual dashboard numbers across teams and leading steering meetings
  • Embedding a robust quality assurance process across the programme, including spot checks and paperwork reviews
  • Collaborating with the Access to Work Manager to maximise support and funding for young people
  • Leading a team of Senior Employment Coaches, Employment Coaches, and Job Coaches
To apply, you must have held a senior role within the employability or skills sector. You may have previously worked as a Head of Employability, Employment Support Manager, Head of Apprenticeships, Quality Assurance Manager, or Apprenticeship Delivery Manager.Please apply via this advert—we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven't received feedback within 72 hours, feel free to give us a nudge by completing the ‘Contact Us’ form on the Red 5 People website. You are also welcome to call the office and ask for James if you would like to speak directly with someone (the number is available on the Red 5 People website).

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.