Employer Liaison Officer
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 to £26,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Blaenau Gwent, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Disability Can Do |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Purpose of the Role
This role is a key component of the Trailblazer Project, delivered in partnership with Blaenau Gwent Council’s Community Options team. The project is designed to enhance inclusive employment opportunities for individuals affected by Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across the Blaenau Gwent region. By fostering stronger connections between the local workforce and individuals with ALN, the project seeks to reduce employment barriers, promote equality, and create sustainable pathways into paid employment.
The Employer Liaison Officer will serve as a vital link between employers and individuals with ALN. The postholder will be responsible for engaging with local businesses, understanding their workforce needs, and promoting disability confidence and inclusive practices within the workplace. By developing strong relationships with employers, the officer will identify and create meaningful employment opportunities, including work trials, placements, and long-term positions, ensuring that opportunities are tailored to meet the skills, abilities, and aspirations of ALN individuals.
This role is crucial in driving forward the vision of inclusive employment in Blaenau Gwent, creating a workforce that values diversity and empowers individuals with ALN to achieve their full potential in the workplace.
Key Information
The closing date for applications; Noon 2nd January 2026
Interview date: 8th January 2026
To apply for this role please request a recruitment pack by contacting; Recruitment@disabilitycando.org.uk
The pack includes our standard application form, which must be completed and returned for your application to be considered.
This role is a key component of the Trailblazer Project, delivered in partnership with Blaenau Gwent Council’s Community Options team. The project is designed to enhance inclusive employment opportunities for individuals affected by Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across the Blaenau Gwent region. By fostering stronger connections between the local workforce and individuals with ALN, the project seeks to reduce employment barriers, promote equality, and create sustainable pathways into paid employment.
The Employer Liaison Officer will serve as a vital link between employers and individuals with ALN. The postholder will be responsible for engaging with local businesses, understanding their workforce needs, and promoting disability confidence and inclusive practices within the workplace. By developing strong relationships with employers, the officer will identify and create meaningful employment opportunities, including work trials, placements, and long-term positions, ensuring that opportunities are tailored to meet the skills, abilities, and aspirations of ALN individuals.
This role is crucial in driving forward the vision of inclusive employment in Blaenau Gwent, creating a workforce that values diversity and empowers individuals with ALN to achieve their full potential in the workplace.
Key Information
The closing date for applications; Noon 2nd January 2026
Interview date: 8th January 2026
To apply for this role please request a recruitment pack by contacting; Recruitment@disabilitycando.org.uk
The pack includes our standard application form, which must be completed and returned for your application to be considered.
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