Engaging Jobseekers in Supported Employment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
M/617/1470
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of evidence.Workplace assessment is required for each skills-based learning outcome in this unit, i.e. those beginning, 'be able to'.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the benefits to jobseekers of supported employment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline the different jobseeker groups who can benefit from supported employment.
2

Be able to engage with jobseekers considering supported employment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Access potential jobseekers through different routes, including local services for disabled and disadvantaged people.
  • 2.2
    Use accessible material to:
    a) explain and promote the benefits of supported employment to jobseekers
    b) provide impartial information, advice and guidance about possible employment options.
  • 2.3
    Use different strategies to identify and address the concerns, misapprehensions and potential barriers to employment for specific jobseekers.
  • 2.4
    Use different strategies to challenge any prejudice, use of stereotypes or discrimination that jobseekers encounter.
  • 2.5

    Support jobseekers to make their own decisions in relation to supported employment.
3

Understand the importance of working with a jobseeker’s circle of support during the job-seeking process.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify individuals and groups of significance to jobseekers, who can offer support during the job-seeking process.
  • 3.2
    Explain the benefits of involving the jobseeker’s circle of support and the role that they can play.