Job Coach

Moulton College; Moulton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

LGPS

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Discounts

Annual volunteering day

CPD opportunities

24/7 support line

Wellbeing group

Healthcare cash plan

On-site gym discounts

Nursery discounts

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Online payslips

Job summary

Moulton College is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support learners with additional needs in gaining work placements and transitioning to paid employment. The role involves working closely with students, employers and college staff to create inclusive and successful employment experiences.

We welcome part-time arrangements (minimum three days/week) and value candidates who can help students move into real-world settings, with travel within the local area expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with additional needs.
• Ability to network with employers and support agencies.
• Driving license and access to own vehicle required for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Engage with and support learners to gain supported work placements.
• Collaborate with employers to create positive working environments for interns.
• Assist transitions from placement to paid employment.

Skills

Youth work experience

Partnership building

Networking

Driving licence

Education

TSI accreditation

Job description

To support flexibility and work-life balance, we are happy to consider part‑time working arrangements, provided you can work a minimum of three days per week. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Moulton College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Job Coach to support learners in gaining meaningful work placements and transitioning into paid employment. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students, employers, and college staff to create inclusive, supportive, and successful employment experiences. If you're motivated by helping others succeed and thrive in real‑world settings, we'd love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

The main duties of this position are:

• To engage with and support young people with additional needs to gain supported work placements.
• To work with employers to create a positive and successful working environment for the supported intern.
• To enable and support young people with additional needs to transition successfully to paid employment.

The successful candidate for this position must have experience of working with young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and experience of networking and forming good working relationships with a range of partners, including employers and support agencies. A Driving License and access to your own vehicle is essential as some travel within the local area is also required.

Accreditation in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) would also be advantageous.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College, you will have access to:

• 33 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• A maximum of 5 College closure days
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 17%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discounted on‑site Gym membership available
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Online payslips