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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£38,760 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Job Title: Employment Broker

Reporting To: Employment & Skills Manager 

Salary: £38,760 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid with currently one day in the office in Kings Cross N1 9LG

DBS: This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Context of Job

AFK is a national charity creating opportunities for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse, to increase their independence, reach their individual potential and remove the barriers they face. Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse. As part of this we provide bespoke employment skills training and organise work experience across North London.  

At a national level, we provide mobility equipment not available on the NHS for disabled children and young people up to the age of 25.

Overall Job Purpose

To support young people aged 18+ with a range of disabilities/neurodiversity to progress towards and into employment. The role will be to primarily liaise with employers and brokering new opportunities for supported and unsupported employment. You will also work with young people assessing their employability skills and place young people into employment, some voluntary roles and work placements. Specialist one to one job coaching will be required to enable young people to progress towards their own goals and objectives.

Working Conditions

The post is 35 hours a week, normally 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder may be expected to work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.

28 days annual leave will be given in addition to public holidays.

There is a TOIL policy.

Working Relationships

Build and sustain strong relationships with HR Managers, hiring Managers, and equivalent roles within businesses.

Collaborate daily with AFK Employment Coaches and the Employment & Skills Manager, working closely with the Executive Director of Services and members of the Impact & Innovation Team.

Principal Responsibilities

Employer Engagement & Opportunity Development

  1. Proactively engage with employers to identify and create employment opportunities for young people (YP), including voluntary roles, work tasters, and placements.
  2. Secure a range of opportunities—paid employment, voluntary work, work tasters, and placements—to support individuals on their employment journey.
  3. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the local labour market and emerging opportunities relevant to employment, volunteering, and work experience.
  4. Build and sustain effective partnerships with local employer groups, statutory bodies, voluntary organisations, and private sector stakeholders to develop suitable opportunities for YP.
  5. Provide training and guidance to employers as needed to support inclusive employment practices.

Individual Support & Coaching

  1. Deliver intensive one-to-one support to individuals across all aspects of employment preparation and progression.
  2. Work with up to two YP at a time, in collaboration with their Employment Coach (EC), to identify and support their employment aspirations.
  3. Assess and advise on financial implications related to part-time employment and disability benefits for individuals.
  4. Support YP in developing employment-related skills and connect them with relevant training opportunities.
  5. Provide initial workplace support to YP before transitioning ongoing support to their EC.
  6. Refer YP to specialist services for additional advice and support when appropriate.
  7. Develop tailored plans to help YP achieve their employment goals.
  8. Deliver or coordinate coaching and training sessions as required.

Collaboration & Case Management

  1. Collaborate weekly with AFK’s Senior Employment Coach to match job roles to YP from EC caseloads.
  2. Monitor YP progress into employment and maintain accurate records.

Administration & Professional Development

  1. Complete all administrative tasks associated with the role in a timely and accurate manner.
  2. Participate in learning and development activities identified through regular appraisals and reviews.

Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director of Services and the Employment & Skills Manager.

Application Instructions

Please send a CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification.

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AFK - Working With Disability View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse.

Posted on: 15 October 2025
Closing date: 28 October 2025 at 23:30
Tags: Business Development, Autism, Employment