Job Coach

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting a Job Coach in Barnsley to support adults with learning barriers to gain employment or meaningful volunteering opportunities. The role involves coaching in workplace settings, helping candidates become independent, and contributing to assessment and planning as part of their journey.

The post requires a Level 2 qualification and an enhanced DBS check. Flexible working can be discussed, with a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2028 and a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or neurodiversity is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Flexible working arrangements may be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Provide job coaching in workplace settings to help candidates become independent.
• Assist with job searching, CV writing and employability skills.
• Contribute to assessment and action planning as part of the candidate journey.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Position reference:50146785, 50146786, 50146787

Directorate:Adult Social Care and Integrated Health | Service:Adult Social Care & Health

Working Arrangements : Mon-Fri with some early morning, evening and weekends required to meet the needs of the service inc. Agile working

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/07/2028

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form .

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email [e-mail]

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Adult Social Care & Health team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

We’re excited to be recruiting a Job Coach here in Barnsley, the place of possibilities.

We are a double award winning, high performing Council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we were awarded Council of the year 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and the Municipal Journal (MJ)

Our excellent Supported Employment and Volunteering Service has been a key part of our win, we’re so proud of what we have achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We want every person with a learning barrier to achieve their full potential by having the opportunity to work or volunteer in the local area. We work with local employers and voluntary organisations to create opportunities that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for the people we support.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, committed individual to join our supportive team and help to provide the very best outcomes for vulnerable adults in Barnsley in line with the SEQF 5 stage model of Supported Employment

As a Job Coach your function will be to provide job coaching in a workplace setting to enable candidates to become independent in their roles. You will ideally have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, difficulties or neurodiversity or with other vulnerable groups. You may also support people with job searching, cv writing or employability skills helping them identify suitable opportunities. You will work as part of a team to contribute to assessment and action planning as part of the candidates journey.

You will need a level 2 qualification.

You’ll be required to have an enhanced DBS check. If you live overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country you have live in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check, please [e-mail].

In certain circumstances, Pensions Regulations may reduce pension payments of those who return to work within local government service. If you're in receipt of a pension before starting your employment with Barnsley Council, this may affect your pension entitlements - please get in touch with the relevant Pensions Authority for advice.

We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people. You’ll receive great pay, generous holiday entitlement, an excellent pension scheme and development opportunities. We’re a family friendly organisation and support employees to work flexibly and maintain a healthy work life balance. We encourage discussions around working hours and patterns. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV's are not accepted for this role.