Job Coach

Jessica Locke Firefighters Fund; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Job Coach in Barrow-in-Furness. You will support young adults with learning disabilities and Autism, providing coaching and assistance in job placements. Enjoy flexible working hours with a variety of rewarding benefits and continuous training support.

Benefits

Flexible working

NEST pension scheme

Free optical and dental healthcare benefits

Lifestyle & leisure discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Length of Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience is not required as full training is provided.
• Passionate and committed to supporting employment for disabled individuals.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Work with young adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism on job coaching.
• Support learners in identifying suitable work placements.
• Help develop independence and reach full potential.

Skills

Organisation

Self-motivation

Determination

Communication skills

Education

Full Driving license

Job description

Location: Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1PN

Salary: £22,932 - £23,259.60 (per annum, pro rata)

Contract: Permanent 21 hours per week, Term Time Only

Advertising End Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates - apply today, don't delay!

Term Time Only pay is calculated on the basis of:

1. Weekly hours x Number of Teaching Weeks - 36 Weeks
2. Pro rata annual leave entitlement and bank holidays
3. 24 additional training Hours

The total hours as above will be divided into 12 equal salary payments which you will receive monthly.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• NEST pension scheme
• Healthcare Benefits: Free optical, dental, physiotherapy, podiatry treatments, osteopathy and reflexology.
• Lifestyle & Leisure discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme: Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Length of Service Awards: Award scheme and recognition awards

About Right2work

With over 25 years' experience, Right2Work aims to support people to move into employment or further learning/training. In a variety of settings, we provide our learners with tailor-made guidance to realise their individual potential.

Job Coach - The Role

You will primarily be based from our Barrow office, but will also cover the surrounding areas of Furness as required. Experience is not required as full training is provided. This is a unique role with no two days the same, working across a wide range of host employment & learning settings.

This exciting opportunity working on our Supported Internships programme will provide you with a varied and interesting role to work as a part of an award-winning team and will give you job satisfaction that most other work cannot.

Job coaching can involve support with completion of tasks, observations, creating prompts, checklists, task analysis, setting achievable targets, supporting communication skills, supporting with interview skills and travel training where appropriate.

You will be working with young adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism who have an EHCP - Educational Health and Care Plan, supporting to identify suitable work placements. As well as supporting learners to progress into paid employment.

You will help individuals with skills, qualifications and job matching, and liaise with learners and employers, supporting learners to develop their independence and reach their full potential.

Key tasks will include: Working 1:1 with learners, group working, travel training, observations and prompts, working closely with employers & training providers.

About You

We are looking for a range of transferable skills, including good organisation, self-motivation, and having the determination to support people to succeed.

You must be passionate, committed and share our values about employment opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged people.

You must hold a Full Driving license and use of a vehicle for work and will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (Paid for by Right2work, T&Cs apply).

If you would like to be part of a caring and supportive organisation that puts the customer at the centre of all we do, we would love to hear from you. Click on APPLY today forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please