Job Coach

Exeter and North Devon College; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter and North Devon College is seeking two Job Coaches to join our Inclusion, Work & Independence team. You will help learners with additional needs prepare for work placements, access employment, and sustain meaningful roles through tailored coaching and employer collaboration.

You will build workplace skills, support CV writing and interview prep, and work with tutors, parents and external professionals to monitor progress and promote independence and positive employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with additional needs, learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Builds positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Communicates confidently and effectively.
• Is organised, resilient and adaptable.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to helping learners achieve greater independence and positive employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sourcing work placements with local employers.
• Supporting learners to prepare for, access and succeed in the workplace.
• Providing tailored workplace coaching and on-the-job support.
• Helping learners develop employability, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Supporting CV writing, job applications and interview preparation.
• Working collaboratively with employers, parents/carers, tutors and external professionals.
• Monitoring progress, maintaining records and contributing to learner reviews.
• Supporting travel training and workplace inductions.

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above

Full driving licence

Job description

We are looking for two enthusiastic and proactive Job Coaches to join our Inclusion, Work & Independence team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners with additional needs as they prepare for, access and sustain meaningful work placements and progress towards employment. As a Job Coach, you will play a vital role in helping learners develop confidence, independence and workplace skills while building strong partnerships with employers across the local community.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Developing and sourcing work placements with local employers.
• Supporting learners to prepare for, access and succeed in the workplace.
• Providing tailored workplace coaching and on-the-job support.
• Helping learners develop employability, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Supporting CV writing, job applications and interview preparation.
• Working collaboratively with employers, parents/carers, tutors and external professionals.
• Monitoring progress, maintaining records and contributing to learner reviews.
• Supporting travel training and workplace inductions.
• Has experience working with individuals with additional needs, learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Holds a full driving licence.
• Has GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above.
• Builds positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Communicates confidently and effectively.
• Is organised, resilient and adaptable.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to helping learners achieve greater independence and positive employment outcomes.