Job Coach

Coleg Cambria; Northop; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Dees…

Discounts on a Range Of College…

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning…

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness…

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and…

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and p…

Job summary

Coleg Cambria is seeking a proactive Job Coach to support interns at ASDA Queensferry on a term-time contract (34 weeks), 77% FTE, 37 hours per week.

You will facilitate training, assist with recruitment, and use coaching techniques to help young people secure employment, while collaborating with tutors, employers and families.

Welsh language awareness is valued, and Coleg Cambria offers a strong benefits package and support for staff development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above.
• Level 2 Digital Literacy or willingness to work towards.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification held.
• Proven experience as a job coach.
• Experience supporting young people with additional learning needs.
• Good IT competence and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work in a wider team and adapt as required.
• Ability to plan and manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training and integration of Supported interns into onsite rotations at ASDA and/or competitive work environment.
• Support recruitment of interns including interviews, initial assessments, on-boarding and inductions.
• Use job coaching techniques to support young people’s development towards employment.
• Provide tailored training and support, including job coaching, building natural supports, and identifying reasonable adjustments and assistive technologies.
• Record intern progress on approved systems to ensure that the intern journey meets individual targets.
• Work with interns, employers, families, tutor and the Curriculum Director, steering group partners and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment where necessary.

Skills

Job coaching experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Inspire and motivate

Time/workload management

Adaptability

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Level 2 Digital Literacy

Job description

Location Coleg Cambria Application Deadline Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Scale Point From £29,451 Scale Point To £32,236 Job Profile Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role Title: Job Coach

Location: ASDA Queensferry

Contract Type : Term time only: 34 weeks. Fixed-term to 01/07/2027 . 77% FTE 37 hours per week

Salary : £29,451 - £32,236 ( this is the full time salary, salary will be pro rata depending on working pattern)

Are you passionate about empowering young people and helping them achieve their career dreams? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Independent Living Skills team at ASDA Queensferry as a Job Coach.

What you will do

• Facilitate the training and integration of Supported interns into an onsite department rotation at ASDA and/or competitive work environment, to ensure they thrive and succeed.

• Support the recruitment of interns to the host business including interviews, initial assessments, on-boarding and inductions.

• Use job coaching techniques to support young people’s development towards employment.

• Provide tailored training and support, including job coaching, building natural supports, and identifying reasonable adjustments and assistive technologies.

• Record intern progress on approved systems to ensure that the intern journey meets individual targets.

• Work with interns, employers, families, tutor and the Curriculum Director, steering group partners and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment where necessary.

Must haves

• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above

• Currently holds a Level 2 Digital Literacy or is willing to work towards

• Relevant Level 3 qualification

• Proven experience as a job coach and experience in implementing employment plans

• Knowledge and experience of working and supporting young people with additional learning needs

• Demonstrate a good level of IT competence. Able to navigate the Internet and Intranets as well as learning new IT packages and systems

• Able to work as part of a wider team, and be flexible and adaptable when required

• Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to inspire and motivate

Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Orderand is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires anEnhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must discloseall cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave