Job Coach

United Response; Bodmin; Hybrid; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading national charity in Bodmin is seeking a Job Coach to support young people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This role involves facilitating work-related activities and helping individuals transition into paid employment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a full driving licence, and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people. The position includes flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

20 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Pension contribution

Childcare vouchers

Access to free occupational health services

Fully paid training

Discounts from online retailers

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and own car required.
• Experience working with young people with special educational needs.
• Able to work independently and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in work-related activities.
• Facilitate progression into paid work.
• Work flexibly with individuals and small groups.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Self-starter with confidence

Job description

Job Coach - Bodmin

Hours: 22.5 hrs per week (over 3 days - TERM TIME ONLY 44.6 weeks) with possible optional additional hours on an ad-hoc basis on usual non-working days.

Bases: Bodmin PL31 1NF

Fixed term contract to 31/7/2026 in the first instance

Salary: £12.82 per hour (£25,000 FTE - £12,864.87 pro rata) + Essential Car User Allowance (£1353.48 FTE- £696.52 pro rata for part time)

Overview

Who we are

United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with special educational needs (SEN) learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.

Who we need

Our Cornwall Supported Employment service require an enthusiastic and committed individual to support the education of learners on the Post 16 Programme of Study/Supported Internship programme. This programme is for young people 16 – 24 living in Cornwall and who have and Education Healthcare Plan (EHCP) and is funded by the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)/Cornwall Council/Cornwall Adult Education.

Delivery of the programme can be across Cornwall through a mix of education and work-related activity both 1:1 and group work.

This post will primarily be based at our Bodmin location and surrounding area. Mileage is paid at 0.45p per mile between base and supported work placement.

Full driving licence, own car and willingness to travel across Cornwall is essential.

Making it Happen – Your role

The rewarding role of the Job Coach is to support young people in realising their aspirations to participate in work related activities, and facilitate individuals’ progression into paid work, through volunteering, education and training, work experience and other routes.

The Job Coach will work flexibly across all key stages, work with individuals on 1:1 basis or very small groups under the direction of the Employability Tutor.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with confidence and initiative who is comfortable working on a one-to-one basis and sometimes without direct supervision.

Working with challenging young people and helping them develop will be key so you will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You will follow a bespoke timetable and will build positive relationships with the young person to promote interaction and a constructive learning environment.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic, enthusiastic team, totally committed to supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in Cornwall.

The post holder will need to:

• The benefits

The benefits

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 20 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service (to be taken outside of term time)
• Pension contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Plus the chance to make a positive difference to someone’s life - which is the biggest perk of all!

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. We expect all involved with the service to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this.

All successful candidates will be expected to apply for Enhanced DBS Clearance and we are unable to employ or engage any person who is subject to a prohibition order made under section 141B of the Education Act 2002.

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