Job Coach

Lincolnshire County Council; Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Career progression

Annual leave buy

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council's InspireU in Gainsborough is seeking a part-time Job Coach to support learners aged 16-24 with SEND. You will help them access work placements, including the Supported Internship programme, and provide tailored, person-centred guidance both on-site and in community settings.

You will work with colleagues to enable learners to succeed in real workplaces, across sectors like retail, engineering and cleaning, with hybrid working and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people with SEND.
• Flexible, adaptable and confident working in a variety of environments.
• Strong communicators with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Organised, with the ability to manage their own workload and diary.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to access and succeed in work experience placements.
• Provide tailored, person-centred support to help each individual achieve their full potential.
• Work on-site and in the community across sectors such as retail, engineering, cleaning and more.

Skills

Passionate about SEND

Flexible

Strong communicators

Organised

Driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Job Coach

Working Pattern: One part time, flexible working required

Salary: £28,153 - £31,015 Pro rata

Location: InspireU, Gainsborough

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Due to an expansion of our Careers team, we have an exciting opportunities to join the team at InspireU as Job Coaches, supporting learners across our sites in Lincolnshire. We have one part time position based at Gainsborough

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

About the Role

At InspireU, we support young people aged 16-24 with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to move into employment and adulthood.

As a Job Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting learners to access and succeed within their work experience placements including on our Supported Internship programme. Working closely with the Deputy Career Leaders and wider team, you will provide tailored, person-centred support to help each individual achieve their full potential.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work both on-site and out in the community, supporting learners in real workplace environments such as retail, engineering, cleaning and other sectors.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting young people with SEND
• Flexible, adaptable and confident working in a variety of environments
• Strong communicators with the ability to build trust and rapport
• Organised, with the ability to manage their own workload and diary
• Creative problem-solvers who can support learners to overcome barriers in the workplace
• Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

InspireU operates across seven sites in Lincolnshire; flexibility to support at different locations may be required. You will be expected to work flexibly, including occasional unsociable hours depending on placement needs

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; via email [e-mail]

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.