Wednesday, 25 January 2017

Job Vacancies with DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching an exciting opportunity to help shape the support for young people and those with mental health conditions in your area.

Young Persons Community Partner

The Young Persons Community Partner will act as a role model to inspire young people, deliver targeted support and support families through parents’ forums. You will work collaboratively with young disabled people, their parents, local support services and employers to develop a holistic employment plan and a tailored network of support. The Young Persons Community Partner will form part of a team of Community Partners, working collaboratively with the third sector in strengthening disability awareness within Jobcentre Plus across a range of specialisms. Roles are available across Scotland, England and Wales.

About you

You will have a lived experience or in-depth understanding of working with young disabled people, the barriers they face in everyday life and may encounter when seeking and sustaining long term employment. You may be interested in a fixed-term appointment opportunity or a secondment from your current organisation. Both fixed-term appointments and secondments are available for 12 months with a possible extension for a further 11 months. Organisations are also invited to offer secondment opportunities to their staff.

 To apply:


Reference: 1522942

Closing date 10 February 2017

Mental Health Community Partner

The Mental Health Community Partner will help shape the support people with mental health conditions receive, support the development of a national mentoring network and build relationships with organisations specialising in mental health in your area. You will work collaboratively with Jobcentre Plus staff, third sector organisations and employers to develop a holistic package of support for customers. Roles are available across Scotland, England and Wales.

About you

You will have a lived experience or in-depth understanding of mental health conditions, and the barriers people with mental health conditions face in everyday life and may encounter when seeking and sustaining long term employment. You may be interested in a fixed-term appointment opportunity or a secondment from your current organisation. Both fixed-term appointments and secondments are available for 12 months with a possible extension for a further 11 months. Organisations are also invited to offer secondment opportunities to their staff.

 To apply:


Reference: 1522934

Closing date 10 February 2017
For more information about either role:


Call: 0207 867 3186 / 0774 747 2709                                                  
Salary:

£26,959 - £31,635 (National)

£30,886 - £35,694 (Inner London)

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