Employability Coach

HSDC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a motivated Employability Coach to support students in developing essential job skills and confidence necessary for employment. This role involves creating and delivering employability sessions and providing one-on-one coaching to help students achieve their career goals. Ideal candidates should have relevant coaching qualifications and experience working with diverse learners. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Access to training and funding for qualifications

Generous pension plans

Ample annual leave

Discounts with retailers through NUS TOTUM card

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with or without additional needs.
• Good knowledge of current skills employers seek in vocational careers.
• Understanding of how students can develop skills through internships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver employability sessions for students.
• Support students in developing job-related skills.
• Engage collaboratively with teachers/lecturers.

Skills

Coaching skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Professional behaviour

Education

Level 3 Certificate - British Association for Supported Employment (BASE)

English and maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent

IT level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 Coaching and/or mentoring qualifications

Job description

Job Details
Job Title: Employability Coach
Department: SEND
Campus: South Downs
Salary: Grade 3 Spine Point 13 - £25,625.74 (actual salary: £12,021.30)
Contract Type: 12 hours / 38 weeks

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and student-focused Employability Coach to join our Vocational and Foundational Learning team at HSDC. In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver weekly employability sessions and one-to-one coaching to help students develop the skills and confidence they need to se-cure and sustain employment. You'll support learners with and without additional needs, helping them build soft skills, prepare for interviews, and create vocational profiles. If you have a passion for personal development, strong coaching skills, and experience working with young people, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on student futures.

Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
• To develop and deliver the employability based weekly learning sessions for students across the Vocational and Foundational Learning Courses
• To support students to develop job-related skills to help secure and sustain employment
• To engage collaboratively with all Teachers/Lecturers in the department fostering a culture of high expectations, high standards and mutual respect
• Support a cohort of students with/without additional needs to develop skills and strategies needed to find a job/work
• Complete vocational profiles with all VFL students
• Support and coach students on soft skills eg: communication, problem-solving, time management, and professional behaviour

Requirements
You will need:
• Level 3 Certificate - British Association for Supported Employment (BASE)
• English and maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent
• IT level 2 or equivalent
• Level 2 Coaching and/or mentoring qualifications
• Good knowledge of the current skills employers are looking for in a range of vocational careers
• Good knowledge of how students can develop and gain evidence of these skills through internships
• Experience of working with learners with specific learning difficulties / disabilities

Benefits
In return, you will receive:
• Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
Visit our website to learn more!

Application
How to apply
We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail] and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.
For more information on the position itself, please connect with Sue Reid at [e-mail] for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV’s.