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We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best-connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

Doncaster MBC has developed Employment and Skills strategy which sets out a hugely ambitious agenda to 2030. This post would place a valuable role in delivery on this strategy.

The role will support the delivery of the Doncaster Special Educational Needs Employment Project, that aims to help more people with learning difficulties and autism into sustained employment.

The successful applicant will –

Work in partnership to develop and implement a strategy to increase the number of people with learning difficulties and autism in meaningful employment.

Build effective partnerships with special schools, secondary schools and colleges to support them in their development of provision to help their SEN students develop employability skills.

Provide support, coordination, and challenge to school senior leadership teams.

Proactively engage businesses to support SEN employability, including provision of work experience and supported internships / supported employment.

Identify, introduce and match businesses with to schools and colleges or employment agencies inducting and equipping them to fulfil the role to support

Coordinate regular SEN employability forum meetings working with relevant partners.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place on W/C 31st July with interviews on 7th August.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Robin MacNeill, Tel: 07813038733, email address [email protected]

This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.