Flexible Job Coach - Empower Work Success

Mencap; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap is seeking compassionate, self-motivated Flexible Job Coaches to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism in Birmingham and the Black Country. You will provide individualized 1:1 support to help learners work toward paid roles or work readiness, with emphasis on practical coaching and confidence building.

Flexible work is offered as and when required, often for short or ad-hoc assignments, with the option to accept only as you can commit.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly across environments.
• Able to collaborate with caseworkers and employers.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised 1:1 support to people with a learning disability and/or autism who are either working or preparing for work.
• Work with Caseworkers and Tutors to set goals and track progress.
• Liaise with employers to ensure the right support is in place.
• Provide travel training, interview preparation, or on‑the‑job coaching.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Mencap is seeking compassionate, self-motivated Flexible Job Coaches to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism in Birmingham and the Black Country. You will provide individualized 1:1 support to help learners work toward paid roles or work readiness, with emphasis on practical coaching and confidence building.

Flexible work is offered as and when required, often for short or ad-hoc assignments, with the option to accept only as you can commit.