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Employment Support Worker

Employment Support Worker

Posted for Hamelin

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.

About Us:

Hamelin exists to reimagine life for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities enabling limitless possibilities. Our mission is to build inclusive, caring, and compassionate communities. By empowering and supporting these individuals, we strive to enable them to live the lives they choose.

Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and people with learning disabilities build confidence and move towards employment? Hamelin’s Links Project is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to support our weekly Employment Support Drop-In Sessions in Basildon.

What you could help with:

Supporting people with CV writing
Encouraging confidence and communications skills
Helping individuals explore work and volunteering options
Offering a welcoming and supportive environment
Assisting with job searches and applications
Providing general encouragement and practical support

What skills do I need?

· Friendly, patient and approachable manner

· Good communication and listening skills

· Ability to work with autistic adults and people with learning disabilities

· Reliable and supportive attitude

· Basic IT or CV writing knowledge would be helpful but not essential

· No formal qualifications or previous experience required, as guidance and support will be provided

Posted for Hamelin

Posted by Volunteer Essex

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.

Details

Accessibility
Data Protection policy
DBS check required
Equal opportunities policy
Expenses reimbursed
Health and Safety Policy
Ongoing support
Training provided
Volunteer induction
Volunteer policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

When is this role available?

When: 21/05/2026 - 21/05/2027

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

1 - 12:30 pm

Location:

Basildon Library
The Basildon Centre
St Martin’s Square
Basildon
Essex
SS14 1DL

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.

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