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Cheshire East Council; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Purchase of annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a dedicated coordinator to support individuals in developing the skills, confidence and independence needed to access and sustain employment through the Supported Internship programme. You will assess abilities, identify suitable work placements and plan tailored training in partnership with local businesses, families and professionals.

The role involves coaching, monitoring progress, maintaining records, and liaising with employers, education providers and

Qualifications

• Experience working with disabled or disadvantaged individuals in training or employment settings.
• Knowledge of supported employment principles and a person-centred approach.
• Strong experience of assessing needs, setting goals, and delivering tailored training and support.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employers, clients, and families.
• Ability to build partnerships, network with local businesses, and identify work opportunities.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including maintaining records and managing caseloads.
• An understanding of disability, employment barriers, and relevant legislation.
• Resilience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and support individuals with diverse needs.
• Flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing skills, confidence and independence to access and sustain employment.
• Assess abilities and identify suitable work placements in partnership with local businesses, families and professionals.
• Plan and deliver tailored training (including travel training) and provide ongoing coaching and in-work support.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records; liaise with employers, education providers and external agencies to develop opportunities for the Supported Internship programme.

Skills

Disability support experience

Person-centred approach

Needs assessment

Communication skills

Partnership building

IT and record-keeping

Job description

You will support individuals in developing the skills, confidence, and independence needed to access and sustain employment. You will assess abilities and identify suitable work placements, working in partnership with local businesses, families, and professionals. The role involves planning and delivering tailored training (including travel training), providing ongoing coaching and in-work support, and promoting positive workplace behaviours and skills. You will monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and liaise with employers, education providers, and external agencies to develop opportunities and promote the Supported Internship programme.

About you

You will support individuals in developing the skills, confidence, and independence needed to access and sustain employment. You will assess abilities and identify suitable work placements, working in partnership with local businesses, families, and professionals. The role involves planning and delivering tailored training (including travel training), providing ongoing coaching and in-work support, and promoting positive workplace behaviours and skills. You will monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and liaise with employers, education providers, and external agencies to develop opportunities and promote the Supported Internship programme.

The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with disabled or disadvantaged individuals in training or employment settings.
• Knowledge of supported employment principles and a person-centred approach.
• Strong experience of assessing needs, setting goals, and delivering tailored training and support.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employers, clients, and families.
• Ability to build partnerships, network with local businesses, and identify work opportunities.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including maintaining records and managing caseloads.
• An understanding of disability, employment barriers, and relevant legislation.
• Resilience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and support individuals with diverse needs.
• Flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends as required.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (pro rata) (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

For more information on the role, please contactZoe Macey([e-mail])

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