Job Coach

Eden Brown Synergy; Kirklees; In loco; GBP 23.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Eden Brown Education is seeking an experienced Job Coach in West Yorkshire to support learners with SEND in accessing work placements and paid employment. The role is full-time, permanent, term-time only (38 weeks), with travel to employer locations and close collaboration with college staff and employers.

You will coach learners on job search and employability skills, monitor progress, and develop personalised employability plans while ensuring reasonable adjustments and ongoing guidance

Competenze

• Extensive experience working with young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, including ASD.
• Previous experience in a support, mentoring or coaching role.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel to different employer locations.
• Experience working with employers and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify appropriate workplace support and reasonable adjustments.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or Health and Social Care would be advantageous.
• Previous experience supporting learners on a Supported Internship programme would also be beneficial.
• Candidates must have a current DBS.

Mansioni

• Support young people with SEND, including learners with ASD, to access work placements and employment opportunities.
• Visit learners in their workplace and provide on-the-job coaching and individualised support.
• Help learners develop job search skills, employability skills and workplace confidence.
• Monitor and assess learner progress, maintaining accurate records and personalised employability plans.
• Work closely with employers, parents/carers and college staff to identify suitable employment opportunities.
• Support learners with reasonable adjustments and help overcome barriers within the workplace.
• Provide ongoing guidance to learners as they transition into paid employment.
• Work collaboratively with the Supported Internship team and wider student support services.

Conoscenze

Coaching experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Employer liaison

DBS check

Formazione

Literacy & Numeracy Level 2

Level 3 Learning Support or Health & Social Care

Descrizione del lavoro

Role: Job Coach
Location: West Yorkshire
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £22,500 - £23,000

Eden Brown Education is currently recruiting for an experienced Job Coach to join a Further Education college in West Yorkshire.

This is a full time permanent role, term time only 38 weeks.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to develop their employability skills, access work placements and progress into paid employment.

Working closely with learners, employers and college staff, you will provide tailored job coaching and practical support to help young people overcome barriers to employment and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEND, including learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to access work placements and employment opportunities.
• Visit learners in their workplace and provide on-the-job coaching and individualised support.
• Help learners develop job search skills, employability skills and workplace confidence.
• Monitor and assess learner progress, maintaining accurate records and personalised employability plans.
• Work closely with employers, parents/carers and college staff to identify suitable employment opportunities.
• Support learners with reasonable adjustments and help overcome barriers within the workplace.
• Provide ongoing guidance to learners as they transition into paid employment.
• Work collaboratively with the Supported Internship team and wider student support services.

Requirements

• Extensive experience working with young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, including ASD.
• Previous experience in a support, mentoring or coaching role.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel to different employer locations.
• Experience working with employers and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of workplace expectations and the skills employers look for.
• Ability to identify appropriate workplace support and reasonable adjustments.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or Health and Social Care would be advantageous.
• Previous experience supporting learners on a Supported Internship programme would also be beneficial.
• Candidates must have a current DBS.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be patient, proactive and passionate about helping young people with additional needs achieve greater independence and progress into employment. You will have excellent communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with learners, employers, and other professionals.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.