Job Coach

Think FE Ltd; Moulton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time salary

Pro rata pay

33 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Closure days

LGPS pension

Term-time working

Job summary

Think FE Ltd in Moulton, Northamptonshire, is recruiting a Job Coach to work in a supportive further education setting. You will help young people with additional needs access and succeed in supported work placements.

You will collaborate with learners, employers and external support agencies to create inclusive workplaces where each learner can develop skills and gain workplace experience, with the aim of progression into paid employment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
• Experience networking with employers and support agencies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support young people confidently and sensitively in workplace environments.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with additional needs to access and succeed in supported work placements.
• Work with learners, employers and external support agencies to create inclusive working environments.
• Build relationships with local employers and support both employer and intern to transition into paid employment.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Partnerships & networking

Communication skills

Empowering workplace support

Driving licence

TSI accreditation (adv)

Job description

Job Coach Location: Moulton, Northamptonshire Salary: £25,110 per annum (£19,798.26 pro rata) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: 37 weeks per year

Think FE is recruiting for a Job Coach to join a supportive further education setting in Moulton.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with young people with additional needs, helping them develop the skills, confidence and workplace experience needed to progress into paid employment.

The Role

As a Job Coach, you will support young people with additional needs to access and succeed in supported work placements.

You will work closely with learners, employers and external support agencies to create positive, inclusive working environments where each young person has the opportunity to develop and succeed.

A key part of your role will be building relationships with local employers and supporting both the employer and intern throughout their placement, with the ultimate aim of helping young people make a successful transition into paid employment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities
• Experience of networking and developing strong working relationships with a range of partners, including employers and support agencies
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to support young people confidently and sensitively within workplace environments
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as local travel is required
• Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) accreditation would be advantageous, although it is not essential

Benefits

• £25,110 full-time equivalent salary
• £19,798.26 pro rata salary
• 33 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• Up to 5 additional college closure days
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension scheme with a 17% employer contribution
• Term-time working across 37 weeks of the year

Data Policy

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