Job Coach

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a proactive Job Coach to support people with learning disabilities and autism to gain independence and sustainable employment. Joining our Time Square office four days a week, you will combine employer engagement, job coaching and personalised support to develop skills and pathways to work.

You will work flexibly within a team dedicated to inclusion, hold strong communication and relationship-building skills, and collaborate with employers, partners and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and independence.
• Ability to work with employers, colleagues and partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised employment support to people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Facilitate person-centred planning and develop tailored pathways into employment.
• Create and review support plans that promote independence, progression, and sustainable employment outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with employers, partners, and multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities and support.
• Represent the service at events, maintain high-quality records, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Collaboration

Promoting inclusion

Job description

£28,563 - £32,231 per year inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Location:

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Closing Date:

05/11/2026 at 23:59

Reference:

People/26/347939

Could you help people achieve their employment aspirations and gain independence? This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a service dedicated to improving employment outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autism. Combining employer engagement, job coaching, and personalised support, you will empower individuals to develop their skills, secure sustainable employment, and achieve their career goals while building confidence and independence.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 4 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

About you…

As a Job Coach, you will be a proactive, compassionate and motivated individual with excellent communication and relationship building skills.

You will also be committed to promoting inclusion and independence, confident in supporting people to achieve their goals and able to work collaboratively with employers, colleagues and partner organisations.

About the team…

Join our small, supportive team of Breakthrough Job Coaches at an exciting stage in our journey. Based at our Time Square office, you will be part of a service that has recently refreshed its approach and is focused on continuous improvement. This role will give you the opportunity to share ideas, contribute to new ways of working and have a real impact on helping people achieve their employment aspirations and greater independence.

• Deliver personalised employment support to people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Facilitate person-centred planning and develop tailored pathways into employment.
• Create and review support plans that promote independence, progression, and sustainable employment outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with employers, partners, and multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities and support.
• Represent the service at events, maintain high-quality records, and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment...

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17 th November 2026.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Bronya Fenton Interim Manager, Breakthrough Supported Employment Tel: [phone]

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Please note that this particular role does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.