Job Coach

Prospero Teaching; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support provider in Plymouth is seeking a compassionate Job Coach to assist young adults with learning disabilities. The role involves providing personalized support, fostering independence, and collaborating with employers to facilitate successful internships. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting individuals with SEND and strong communication skills. This fulfilling position offers a temporary to permanent contract with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities in employment or education settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to creatively adapt tasks to suit individual interns.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, one-to-one support to interns and host employers.
• Identify tasks that align with each intern's strengths.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and offer guidance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience supporting individuals with SEND

Ability to adapt tasks and environments

Proactive and empathetic approach

Commitment to promoting inclusion

Job description

Location: Plymouth (In-person)

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Salary: 24,849 - 27,676

Start Date: ASAP

Prospero Teaching are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Job Coach to support young adults with learning disabilities through their supported internship placements. This rewarding role focuses on developing employability skills and fostering independence, with the ultimate goal of helping interns transition into paid employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, one-to-one support to interns and host employers throughout the placement
• Identify suitable tasks aligned with each intern's strengths and abilities
• Collaborate with employers to ensure responsibilities are achievable and meaningful
• Create tools such as Task Boards to promote independent working
• Use strategies like Job Carving to break down complex tasks into manageable steps
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and offer guidance
• Deliver written support plans outlining intern needs and safeguarding considerations
• Host pre-placement Meet & Greet sessions to build strong relationships with employers
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of interns and employers, including occasional evenings and weekends

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with SEND, ideally in employment or education settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt tasks and environments to suit individual needs
• A proactive, empathetic, and solution-focused approach
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and independence

Apply today or get in touch to find out more about this fulfilling opportunity.