Job Coach

Kirklees College; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kirklees is looking for a Job Coach to provide support to young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. The role involves working closely with staff and employers to create meaningful job opportunities. Candidates should hold a Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to work with young people with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality job support to young people.
• Work closely with curriculum staff and employers.
• Create opportunities for students with SEND.

Skills

Job support

Advocating for young people

Inclusive approach to disabilities

Education

Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C)

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Job Coach from the Company Kirklees College, located in Kirklees, United Kingdom. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have a minimum of a GCSE education.

Job Responsibility:

The successful applicant will provide high-quality job support to young people with learning difficulties and disabilities to develop job search skills and other work-related skills as required.

Salary: Pro rata £19,993 - £20,088 per annum (FTE £23,215 - £23,395)

Location: Waterfront, Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

As a Job Coach, you will work closely with curriculum staff, the work placement officer, and employers to create opportunities for students with SEND to gain meaningful work experience to support them on their pathway to employment.

You will work on site and off site and will need to be prepared to travel to various settings with groups or individual students. An inclusive approach to disabilities and the skills to advocate for young people with additional needs would be a positive.

The qualifications deemed essential for the post are a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g., GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C).

We believe learning is not just for our students; it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications, and skills development for current and aspiring managers.

We want people who believe in the value of education and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS check, online searches, and references from former employers.