Impactful Internship Coach for Learners with Disabilities

Solihull College & University Centre; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Solihull College & University Centre invites applications for Supported Internship Job Coaches to work mainly around Blossomfield and Stratford Campuses. You will coach and guide interns, help them learn tasks, and collaborate with mentors to ensure effective support.

You will actively engage employers to help interns transition to paid roles. The role requires motivation, experience with disabilities, and strong coaching and networking skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people with disabilities and providing information, advice and guidance.
• Excellent coaching skills and high expectations of learners with learning disabilities.
• Must be a strong networker with ability to build and retain partnerships externally and internally.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, support and guidance to interns to learn placement tasks.
• Work with mentors on host site to ensure interns are supported and can train their intern.
• Support progression into paid employment by engaging employers and direct contact with them.

Skills

Coaching

Networking

Negotiation

Problem solving

Advising & guidance

Job description

Solihull College & University Centre invites applications for Supported Internship Job Coaches to work mainly around Blossomfield and Stratford Campuses. You will coach and guide interns, help them learn tasks, and collaborate with mentors to ensure effective support.

You will actively engage employers to help interns transition to paid roles. The role requires motivation, experience with disabilities, and strong coaching and networking skills.