Work for us!

Speakup is looking for someone to help to run our Employment is For Everyone project and website.

Employment is for everyone is a project that four organisations have created in Rotherham (Speakup, Dexx, Art Works, EDLounge) supported by RMBC, Community Catalysts and the South Yorkshire Integrated Care System.

This project aims to create a social movement and opportunities across South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley) that promotes the benefits of employing people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

We have created a series of films and a website to support this project but now need someone to take this project forward for us.

The role would include:

Attending meetings to promote the project and site, linking with partner organisations (NHS, Local Authority, CCG and Community Organisations).

Developing a communication plan working alongside ICS communication teams (Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley)

Identifying the barriers and opportunities to employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism and feeding this information into relevant forums to influence workstreams.

Keep the website up to date and add in new content.

Responding to any ongoing need of the Employment is for Everyone Project.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Working with public and private sector organisations (essential)
Knowledge of learning disability or autism (essential)
Skills in project management and reporting
Good IT Skills
Skills in updating websites (training will be provided)

Duration of the role: The role will last for six months - 14 hours a week

We can pay: £17.60 per hour (You would be responsible for your own tax)

To apply, please send us a covering letter saying why you feel you would be good at this project.

Application Closing Date: 7th February

Shortlisting: 8th February

Interviews: 22nd February

For more information about the role please contact: Sally@speakup.org.uk to agree a time for an informal discussion.