Foundation Learning Job Coach (12198)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to empower young adults with Additional Learning Needs and disabilities. This role is essential for guiding learners through their internship journey, ensuring they gain the necessary skills for employability. The successful candidate will work closely with both students and employers, fostering a supportive environment that promotes growth and development. With a commitment to continuous professional development, this position offers the chance to be part of a passionate team focused on impactful teaching and learning. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our learners and help shape their futures in a rewarding educational setting.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Cash Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Headspace App

Money-Saving Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with young adults with ALN and/or disabilities.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Pre-Supported Internship programme.
• Liaise with host employers to plan training for learners.

Skills

Job Coaching

Communication Skills

Support for Additional Learning Needs

Liaison with Employers

Education

Experience in Education or Training

Relevant Qualifications in Special Education

Tools

CPD Programs

Teaching Resources

Job description

Cardiff and Vale College's Foundation Learning department delivers courses for young people with Additional Learning Needs and/or Disabilities and those at risk of becoming NEET. The department grows year on year and our curriculum for 2023/24 includes 31 courses for 400+ potential learners across 6 different sites. Our person-centred and outcome-driven courses are organised into the following areas:

1. Foundations of Independent Living
2. Foundations of Work
3. Foundations of Study

All of our courses use a mixture of traditional classroom-based lessons and project-based learning, to create a vibrant and engaging curriculum. Our team uses their wider skill sets and work history to enhance the curriculum, ensuring that our students are skilled and employable people. We are passionate about teaching and learning and recognise that like our learners, each new staff member has had their own learning journey. For this reason, we pride ourselves on our CPD program focusing on what we teach and how we teach it and offer regular workshops and termly CPD focused on making teachers confident that they are making an impact in the classroom.

We are looking for an experienced Job Coach to support the delivery of our Pre-Supported Internship programme. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with young adults with ALN and/or disabilities and possess the skills and qualities necessary to support young people into and during their internship. As well as working to directly support the learners' success on placement, the Job Coach will liaise with host employers to plan appropriate training. This role will be vital in ensuring that young people leave their placements skilled and employable. This role will offer the candidate the opportunity to develop their skills in a growing team recognised for their impact.

The ability to communicate via the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.

In return for your hard work and dedication to our learners, we offer fantastic benefits including a generous pension scheme, cash health plan, employee assistance programme, access to our Cycle to Work, Headspace app and access to money-saving benefits through our Reward Gateway scheme.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 18th December at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or [e-mail].

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up-to-date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.