Inclusive Skills Coach for Life & Work Placements

Now Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing support

5% pension

Job summary

NOW Group in Belfast is seeking a dedicated Skills Support Officer to provide tailored classroom-based support to participants with additional needs, including implementing adjustments and monitoring progress through records. You will coordinate personalised training plans and ensure learning barriers are identified and addressed.

You will also coordinate work placements, liaise with employers, and deliver job coaching to maximise learning and development during work-related activities, while

Qualifications

• A full current driving licence and access to a car.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable - hours are flexible and may involve evening and weekend work as required.
• Minimum level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Minimum of one year’s paid experience with participants with learning disabilities/difficulties or assisting young people in training or liaising with employers.
• Minimum of one year’s paid experience in building local networks and seeking placements.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills and public speaking/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to participants on the Skills for Life and Work programme.
• Support participants within classroom and external venues including work placements.
• Encourage individuals to engage in opportunities and build independence skills.
• Promote Volunteer opportunities for group members.
• Build on existing external networks/relations and develop new ones to increase placement opportunities for our participants.
• Route train participants to increase independence skills.
• Work effectively with NOW Group Services to provide a full range of support, optimising positive progression for participants.
• Ensure organisational, team and individual annual KPIs are met.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of participant attendance, retention and progression in compliance with organisational data protection and confidentiality policy.
• Comply fully with NOW Group's 'Organisational Approach to Safeguarding.'

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NOW Group in Belfast is seeking a dedicated Skills Support Officer to provide tailored classroom-based support to participants with additional needs, including implementing adjustments and monitoring progress through records. You will coordinate personalised training plans and ensure learning barriers are identified and addressed.

You will also coordinate work placements, liaise with employers, and deliver job coaching to maximise learning and development during work-related activities, while