Inclusive Skills Coach for Life & Work Placements

NOW Group; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW Group is seeking a proactive Skills Support Officer to deliver tailored classroom-based support for participants with additional needs. You will implement adjustments, provide practical and pastoral support, and monitor progress through accurate record-keeping.

Collaboration with internal teams will ensure barriers to learning are addressed via personalised training plans and work placements. You will liaise with employers, provide job coaching as needed, and help maximise learning outcomes

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence and access to a car.
• Flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• At least 1 year paid experience with participants with learning disabilities/difficulties or experience assisting young people in training or liaising with employers.
• At least 1 year paid experience in building local networks and securing placements.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.

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 external networks and develop new ones to increase placement opportunities.
• 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 annual KPIs are met at organisational, team and individual levels.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, retention and progression in line with data protection policy.
• Comply with NOW Group's safeguarding policies.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexible hours

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NOW Group is seeking a proactive Skills Support Officer to deliver tailored classroom-based support for participants with additional needs. You will implement adjustments, provide practical and pastoral support, and monitor progress through accurate record-keeping.

Collaboration with internal teams will ensure barriers to learning are addressed via personalised training plans and work placements. You will liaise with employers, provide job coaching as needed, and help maximise learning outcomes