Job Coach

Education Development Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Job Coach in Hillingdon to support SEND students in skill acquisition and employment development. This full-time, term-time position involves collaborating with local businesses to ensure suitable employment opportunities. Benefits include 30 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and various health and wellbeing perks.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 Volunteer days

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Health care cash plan

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Experience in working with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) young people.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to different environments.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support students with job development and skill acquisition.
• Seek appropriate employment opportunities and work with local businesses.
• Deliver tailored information and guidance to young people in internships.

Skills

Job coaching techniques

Relationship building

Mentoring

Communication

Proactive monitoring

Job description

About the role

Job Coach

Location: Hillingdon

This is a full-time (37 hours per week), in-term-time-only, 12-month fixed-term contract.

Job Purpose

The Job Coach will work with students to identify their strengths, interests, and abilities related to skill acquisition, job development, and employment. They will use job coaching techniques to support students' development towards employability.

The role involves seeking appropriate employment aligned with the students’ interests and skills, working with local businesses and industries to meet their employment needs, and referring young people to suitable support services as needed.

The Job Coach will deliver tailored information and guidance to SEND young people participating in an internship programme within Hillingdon, providing mentoring, in-work assistance, advocacy, and maintaining accurate, confidential records in compliance with contractual and quality standards.

The role requires proactive monitoring of progress through various communication channels (social media, email, SMS) and recording interactions within the management information system. Building strong relationships with internal and external professionals, adhering to safeguarding policies, and completing mandatory training are essential.

The Job Coach may work at various locations including community venues and employers’ premises, with occasional travel within the region. A full driving license and access to a vehicle are required, and working outside normal hours may be necessary.

A full list of objectives and requirements can be found in the JD.

Deadline for applications: Midnight Tuesday 8th June. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on a rolling basis.

How to apply: Complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £27,929 per annum pro-rata (including London weighting allowance)

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• 2 Volunteer days (pro-rata)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health care cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing App

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. All applicants will undergo screening and criminal record checks, including at least a basic DBS check.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Please inform us of any specific requirements or adjustments needed for your application. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme.

We acknowledge the use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT) in applications. While AI can be helpful, we seek genuine, personal responses that reflect your experience and abilities. Disclose any AI assistance used in your application on the form.

About the organisation

Education Development Trust has over 20 years of experience in providing services that connect education, training, and employment, managing various careers and skills support programmes worldwide. For more information, click here.

See our Annual Impact Review 2023/2024 for insights into our work and impact.