Job Coach

Chesterfield College; Tapton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a part-time Job Coach to join its effective team. The successful candidate will establish meaningful work placements and Supported Internships, providing crucial support in college and within students' workplaces. This role demands a passion for enhancing employment opportunities for young people with disabilities and strong skills in communication and advocacy for SEND students. The position offers a salary of £19,681.28 – £21,468.82, part time with generous benefits and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

38 days pro rata paid holiday per year

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Voucher discount scheme

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

Free annual flu jabs

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Establish meaningful work placements and Supported Internships for learners.
• Provide support and guidance in college and within the students' workplaces.
• Advocate for SEND students within their work placement.

Skills

Passion for enhancing employment opportunities for young people with disabilities

Good working knowledge of reasonable adjustments for a range of disabilities

Skilled at communicating reasonable adjustments

Adept at adapting communication to various needs

Experience in teaching and supporting skills for the workplace

Job description

Job Overview

Chesterfield College is seeking a part‑time Job Coach to join a passionate and highly effective team. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing meaningful work placements and Supported Internships for our learners, and provide support and guidance both in college and externally within the students' workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish meaningful work placements and Supported Internships for learners.
• Provide support and guidance in college and within the students' workplaces.
• Advocate for SEND students within their work placement.

Qualifications

• Passion for enhancing employment opportunities for young people with disabilities.
• Good working knowledge of reasonable adjustments for a range of disabilities.
• Skilled at communicating reasonable adjustments and advocating for SEND students within their work placement.
• Adept at adapting communication to meet the needs of others (employers, learners and their parents).
• Experience in teaching and supporting skills for the workplace.

Salary and Benefits

£19,681.28 – £21,468.82 (£24,685 – £26,927 pro rata) per annum. Part time (29.5 hours per week / 52 weeks per year). 38 days pro rata paid holiday per year. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Additional benefits: voucher discount scheme, cycle to work, healthcare plan, free annual flu jabs, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.