Job Coach Progression and Inclusion

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Job summary

An educational institution in Cheadle seeks a Job Coach for Progression and Inclusion. You will provide specialist support for learners and help source work placements. Ideal candidates have experience in employability and a passion for nurturing young talent. The role offers 36.25 hours per week with a salary of £24,723-£27,900.

Benefits

48 days annual leave

Generous contributory company pension scheme

Onsite Costa

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous Professional Development

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in employability, work experience, or support sector.
• Ability to liaise with employers and agencies.
• Experience identifying learners' skills and coaching them.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for learners in Progression Curriculum department.
• Source work placement opportunities for vocational learners.
• Help learners progress into paid employment.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Effective communication skills

Understanding of work-based development skills

Job description

Overview

Role: Job Coach Progression and Inclusion

Hours: 36.25 per week

Salary: £24,723-£27,900

Location: Cheadle (travel may be required to other campuses)

Pension: 20.8% (£5,389-£6,082)

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced candidates to join the Inclusion team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success. The role provides specialist support for learners in our Progression Curriculum department, who are attending study programmes, such as our Pre-Supported or Supported Internships and in sourcing work placement opportunities for our vocational learners.

About You

If you are passionate about working in your specialist subject and sharing your knowledge, skills and experience and have an enthusiasm for supporting young people to gain work experience and progress into paid employment there has never been a better time to join Trafford and Stockport College Group.

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of success in the employability, work experience or support sector, who has previous understanding of work-based development skills, the ability to liaise effectively with employers and other agencies. In addition, you will have previous experience of identifying the knowledge and skills of learners and coaching and supporting learners to ensure they receive quality work experience placements and develop at a suitable place to progress into paid employment.

About TCSG: A Great Place to Work

The Trafford & Stockport College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger will provide the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 adults across a wider area with campuses at Altrincham, Stretford, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple.

Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being. Employment at Trafford & Stockport College Group brings many benefits including:

Benefits

• 48 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Generous contributory company pension scheme
• Onsite Costa
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Free Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.

Colleagues at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all of our students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This enables us to identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

This position is open to direct applicants only.

We look forward to receiving an application from you.

If sufficient applications are received the advertisement may close early. Please submit your application as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for the role.

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