Job Coach

Eden Brown Synergy; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting an experienced Job Coach for a permanent, full-time role in West Yorkshire within the Further Education sector. You will support learners with SEND to access work placements, develop employability skills and progress into paid employment.

Working with learners, employers and college staff, you will provide tailored job coaching, on-site visits and individualised support to overcome barriers. A current DBS is required, and travel to employer locations is needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting young people with learning difficulties and disabilities (SEND).
• Previous experience in a support/mentoring/coaching role.”
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEND to access work placements and employment opportunities.
• Visit learners in their workplace and provide on-the-job coaching and personalised support.
• Help learners develop job search and employability skills and workplace confidence.
• Monitor and assess learner progress, maintain records and personalised employability plans.
• Collaborate with employers, parents/carers and college staff to identify suitable opportunities.
• Support learners with reasonable adjustments and help overcome barriers in the workplace.
• Provide ongoing guidance as learners transition into paid employment.
• Work with the Supported Internship team and wider student support services.

Skills

SEND experience

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Level 3 Learning Support or Health & Social Care (advantageous)

Job description

Role: Job Coach

Location: West Yorkshire

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £22,500 - £23,000

Eden Brown Education is currently recruiting for an experienced Job Coach to join a Further Education college in West Yorkshire

This is a full time permanent role, term time only 38 weeks

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to develop their employability skills, access work placements and progress into paid employment.

Working closely with learners, employers and college staff, you will provide tailored job coaching and practical support to help young people overcome barriers to employment and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support young people with SEND, including learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to access work placements and employment opportunities.
• Visit learners in their workplace and provide on-the-job coaching and individualised support.
• Help learners develop job search skills, employability skills and workplace confidence.
• Monitor and assess learner progress, maintaining accurate records and personalised employability plans.
• Work closely with employers, parents/carers and college staff to identify suitable employment opportunities.
• Support learners with reasonable adjustments and help overcome barriers within the workplace.
• Provide ongoing guidance to learners as they transition into paid employment.
• Work collaboratively with the Supported Internship team and wider student support services.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience working with young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, including ASD.
• Previous experience in a support, mentoring or coaching role.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel to different employer locations.
• Experience working with employers and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of workplace expectations and the skills employers look for.
• Ability to identify appropriate workplace support and reasonable adjustments.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or Health and Social Care would be advantageous.
• Previous experience supporting learners on a Supported Internship programme would also be beneficial.

The Ideal Candidate:

You will be patient, proactive and passionate about helping young people with additional needs achieve greater independence and progress into employment. You will have excellent communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with learners, employers and other professionals.

If you have experience supporting SEND learners and are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within a Further Education setting, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must have a current DBS, if you do not have one Eden Brown can get one your behalf

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.