Impactful Job Coach: Supported Internships

South Devon College; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

5-year service day off

Christmas closure

DBS check re-imbursement

Pension contributions

Job summary

South Devon College is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to join our Supported Internship Team at Torbay Hospital. You will help young people with learning difficulties to gain workplace experience and move toward paid employment.

You’ll build relationships with employers, support learners to reach development targets, and coach them in real work environments, using creative techniques to foster independence and essential skills.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy when supporting learners with diverse needs.
• Strong communication with learners, families, employers and colleagues.
• Ability to stay organised and manage a varied workload while tracking progress.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and creating opportunities for all.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with local employers to create internship/work-experience opportunities.
• Support learners to achieve development targets and recognised employability qualifications.
• Coach learners in real workplace environments to gain confidence and essential employment skills.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and celebrate achievements.

Skills

Patience

Encouraging

Adaptable

Confident communicator

Organised

Proactive

Inclusive / Equality

Motivated by others

Workload management

Job description

South Devon College is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to join our Supported Internship Team at Torbay Hospital. You will help young people with learning difficulties to gain workplace experience and move toward paid employment.

You’ll build relationships with employers, support learners to reach development targets, and coach them in real work environments, using creative techniques to foster independence and essential skills.