Job Coach

Bedford ESOL; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

People’s Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Job Coach in Dunstable to support learners and help them progress towards employment, volunteering or further education. You will arrange placements, develop individual learning plans and collaborate with employers to ensure meaningful opportunities.

The role also involves safeguarding and keeping accurate records as part of a supportive team. Applicants should have English and Maths qualifications and experience with SEND, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Good general education with strong written and verbal skills and English and Maths qualifications.
• Experience of working with young people and knowledge of SEND is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate learners.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills with initiative and accuracy.
• Patient, adaptable and team-focused; DBS check and Right to Work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Learner Support & Progression – help learners overcome barriers to employment or education.
• Employment & Placement Support – arrange work experience and placements with employers.
• Individual Planning & Skills Development – create learning plans and monitor targets.
• Employer & Partnership Working – build relationships with employers and providers.
• Travel, Administration & Safeguarding – maintain records, assist team, uphold safeguarding.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

English & Maths qualifications

Support Work qualifications desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Job Coach

Location: Dunstable, Kingsway, Dunstable, LU5 4HG

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,522 and £26,754 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 30 hours per week / 36 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Job Coach to join our Foundation and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• Learner Support & Progression - Support students to overcome barriers to learning and development, helping them progress towards employment, volunteering, further education and successful achievement.
• Employment & Placement Support - Identify and arrange suitable work experience, volunteering and employment opportunities, working with employers to develop tailored roles and provide ongoing support during placements.
• Individual Planning & Skills Development - Complete vocational profiles, contribute to individual learning plans, set and monitor learner targets, identify training needs and regularly review progress towards employment and education goals.
• Employer & Partnership Working - Build effective relationships with employers, tutors, learners and placement providers, ensuring placements are appropriate, safe and compliant with College processes, including health and safety requirements.
• Travel, Administration & Safeguarding - Provide travel training where required, maintain accurate records and quality documentation, support wider team and College activities, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health and safety, and professional development responsibilities.

About you:

• Qualifications & Training - Good general education with strong written and verbal skills and English and Maths qualifications, with support work, Systematic Instruction and Supported Employment qualifications desirable.
• SEND & Learner Support Experience - Experience of working with young people and knowledge of SEND are essential, with learning support, Further Education and curriculum-related experience beneficial.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to respond sensitively to individual student needs, motivate learners and promote equal opportunities.
• Organisation & Problem Solving - Good organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use initiative, work proactively, follow instructions and confidently use Microsoft applications.
• Personal Attributes & Flexibility - Patient, adaptable and team-focused, with a flexible approach to working, access to own transport and the ability to meet the requirements of an enhanced DBS check.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: on a date to be confirmed

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.