Job Coach

The Together Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension

Sick pay and family-friendly policies

Blue Light Card

Real Living Wage Employer

Refer a friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bridge College in Manchester is seeking a proactive Job Coach to support young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities as they move from education into sustainable employment.

You will identify work experiences, partner with local employers, and provide personalised coaching to help learners succeed in real workplaces, while promoting inclusive employment opportunities across communities.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant field.
• Strong English, Maths and IT skills are required.
• Experience working with learners with additional needs is essential.
• Experience building relationships with employers or community partners is desirable.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and perform task analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure high‑quality work placements and Supported Internship opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers and community partners.
• Prepare learners for workplace life by developing employability and independence skills.
• Match learners to suitable placements and advise employers on reasonable adjustments.
• Provide one‑to‑one coaching before, during and after placements.
• Deliver workplace training using task analysis and systematic instruction techniques.
• Monitor learner progress through workplace visits and collaboration with college teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths

IT skills

Relationship building

Risk assessment

Task analysis

Education

A Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other.Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Location: Bridge College, Openshaw, Manchester

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 43 weeks per year (Term Time Only)

Help Young People Turn Career Ambitions Into Reality:

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their employment goals? Do you enjoy building relationships with employers and making a real difference in people's lives?

As on of the

UK's best employers Bridge College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated

Job Coach to support young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities in developing the skills, confidence and experience they need to move into sustainable employment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing employability and Supported Internship provision, working directly with students and employers to create meaningful work opportunities that lead to positive career outcomes.

About the Role

As a Job Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting students on their journey from education into employment.

You’ll work closely with learners to identify their aspirations, source suitable work experience and Supported Internship opportunities, and provide personalised coaching to help them succeed in the workplace.

You will also develop and maintain strong partnerships with local and regional employers, helping them create inclusive workplaces and supporting them to understand the benefits of employing young people with additional needs.

This is a varied role, with time spent both within college and out in the community visiting employers and supporting learners in the workplace.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and securing high-quality work experience and Supported Internship placements that align with students' career aspirations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local employers, businesses, voluntary organisations and community partners.
• Preparing students for the workplace by developing employability, independence and job readiness skills.
• Matching learners with suitable placements and supporting employers to make reasonable adjustments where required.
• Providing one-to-one job coaching before, during and after placements.
• Delivering workplace training using task analysis and systematic instruction techniques.
• Supporting learners to develop confidence, independence and workplace competence.
• Conducting workplace visits and monitoring student progress.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider college teams to ensure students receive the support they need.
• Promoting inclusive employment opportunities and advocating for learners within workplace settings.
• Completing risk assessments and ensuring excellent health and safety practices are maintained.

About You

• We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and passionate about supporting learners with additional needs to achieve successful futures.
• You will have:
• A Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant discipline
• Strong English, Maths and IT skills
• Experience of working with young people or adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Experience working with employers, businesses or community organisations
• An understanding of workplace expectations within commercial environments
• Experience conducting risk assessments and task analysis
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, employers and colleagues
• Most importantly, you’ll be committed to empowering young people to achieve their ambitions and overcome barriers to employment.

Why Join Us?

At Bridge College, you’ll be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including tutors, therapists and support staff, all working together to help students achieve their ambitions and prepare for adulthood.

This is more than a coaching role. It’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping young people gain the confidence, skills and experience they need to build successful futures.

If you’re passionate about inclusive employment and want to change lives through work, we’d love to hear from you.

Annual leave – 27 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.

Generous pension scheme – a minimum company pension contribution of 4%.

Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies, including

enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.

Reward and Discount platform – offering discounts on high street shopping, travel and insurance.

Generous death in service benefit – up to 6 times basic salary.

• Eligibility to apply for a

Blue Light Card.

• Proud to be a

real living wage employer.

Refer a friend scheme – be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.

training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.

Long service awards – vouchers and extra holiday.

• Promotion of

wellbeing across the organisation, including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleagues and a free weekly yoga session, in person or online.

• Access to our

Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults in your household.

Inclusive networks for colleagues to join if they’d like to (Disability & Neurodiversity Action Group, Race Equality Network, Proud Together (LGBTQ+ group), Together for Men, Women Together).

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.

and is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

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