Empowering Job Coach for Learners with Disabilities

Sandwell College; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier Salaries

Annual Leave 35-50 days

Career development days

Cycle to Work

Discounts on Onsite Services

College gym

Generous Pension Contributions

Retail & Travel Discounts

Will Writing

Flu Vaccine

Wellbeing Support

Awards & Recognition

Job summary

Sandwell College in West Bromwich is seeking a dedicated Job Coach/Support Worker in the Foundation Learning department to empower learners with learning difficulties to secure and sustain employment. You will work with up to eight interns, delivering tailored employability training in workplace and classroom settings.

The role requires experience in education or employment support, a UK driving licence for site travel, and a commitment to developing individual employment plans and progress

Qualifications

• A Level 3 vocational qualification is required.
• GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Training in systematic instruction is desirable.
• At least two years’ experience supporting students with learning difficulties/disabilities.
• Experience delivering training and assessing learning.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of learners and help them progress towards sustainable employment
• Coach up to 8 learners in the workplace, as well as supporting learners in the classroom
• Deliver employability training and assess learners’ progress, skills and abilities
• Identify and address complex barriers to employment
• Develop bespoke employment plans with learners and regularly review their progress
• Build strong relationships with employers, external organisations, partner agencies and colleagues
• Help learners with interviews, CVs and job applications
• Identify training opportunities and routes into employment
• Support interns with workplace training using systematic instruction
• Promote learners’ welfare, health and safety while on placement
• Maintain accurate records, work logs and training diaries

Skills

Training in systematic instruction

Full UK driving licence

Experience supporting learners with S&

Education

A Level 3 vocational qualification

GCSE English and maths (C/4 or equivalent)

Job description

Sandwell College in West Bromwich is seeking a dedicated Job Coach/Support Worker in the Foundation Learning department to empower learners with learning difficulties to secure and sustain employment. You will work with up to eight interns, delivering tailored employability training in workplace and classroom settings.

The role requires experience in education or employment support, a UK driving licence for site travel, and a commitment to developing individual employment plans and progress