Job Coach

The Methodist Church in Britain; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexi-time

Hybrid/remote work

Green car leasing

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is recruiting a Job Coach to help disabled and disadvantaged people build skills and confidence to find and keep paid work, including through its Supported Internship programme. The post involves assessing individuals, matching them to placements and delivering tailored training, including travel training, then coaching them once in work.

Partnership work with local businesses, families and agencies is central, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working with disabled or disadvantaged individuals in training or employment settings.
• Strong experience of assessing needs, setting goals and delivering tailored training and support.
• Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of supported employment principles and a person-centred approach.
• Understanding of disability, employment barriers and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to access and sustain employment.
• Assess abilities and identify suitable work placements.
• Work in partnership with local businesses, families and professionals.
• Plan and deliver tailored training, including travel training.
• Provide ongoing coaching and in-work support.
• Promote positive workplace behaviours and skills.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with employers, education providers and external agencies to develop opportunities.
• Promote the Supported Internship programme.

Skills

Engaging employers

Interpersonal skills

Networking with local business

IT skills

Disability awareness

Motivation and empathy

Tools

Records management

Job description

Cheshire East Council is recruiting a Job Coach to help disabled and disadvantaged people build the skills and confidence to find and keep paid work, including through its Supported Internship programme. The post centres on assessing individuals, matching them to placements and delivering tailored training, including travel training, then coaching them once in work. Partnership work with local businesses, families and agencies is central, with occasional evenings and weekends. Fit depends on prior experience of supporting disabled or disadvantaged people in training or employment.

What the job involves

• Support individuals to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to access and sustain employment
• Assess abilities and identify suitable work placements
• Work in partnership with local businesses, families and professionals
• Plan and deliver tailored training, including travel training
• Provide ongoing coaching and in-work support
• Promote positive workplace behaviours and skills
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records
• Liaise with employers, education providers and external agencies to develop opportunities
• Promote the Supported Internship programme

Experience

• Experience working with disabled or disadvantaged individuals in training or employment settings
• Strong experience of assessing needs, setting goals and delivering tailored training and support

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of supported employment principles and a person-centred approach
• Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills, including engaging employers, clients and families
• Building partnerships and networking with local businesses to identify work opportunities
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including maintaining records and managing caseloads
• Understanding of disability, employment barriers and relevant legislation
• Resilience, empathy and skill in motivating and supporting people with diverse needs

Other

• Flexibility to travel and to work occasional evenings and weekends

What’s offered

• 34 days annual leave pro rata including bank holidays from day one, rising to 39 days after five years
• Option to purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, pro rata for part-time staff
• 37-hour standard full-time week with flexi-time and hybrid or remote working where possible
• Salary sacrifice schemes for green car leasing and white goods
• Career average public pension accruing at 1/49th of pensionable pay a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free, confidential employee assistance programme
• Discounted corporate gym, swim and leisure membership with Everybody Leisure