SEND Employment Support (Job Coach)

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Job Coach, where you will play a vital role in empowering young people aged 16-24. This position focuses on providing essential support to individuals with behavioral issues or academic challenges, helping them navigate work experience placements and develop vital skills. You will work closely with local employers, fostering connections that enhance the independence and confidence of learners. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community, and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working policies, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. This role is perfect for a proactive individual eager to make a difference.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Civil service sports council membership

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in IAG Careers Advice and Guidance Level 2.
• Experience in providing employment support is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support young individuals in accessing local employers and work placements.
• Promote independence and help learners thrive in their communities.

Skills

IAG Careers Advice and Guidance Level 2

Knowledge of employment support

Empathy and listening skills

Proactive working

Ability to build trust and rapport

Education

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent

TSI qualification or willingness to work towards

Tools

Own vehicle for transporting learners

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably experienced individuals to join Lincolnshire County Council's Children's Services as a Job Coach based at our Lincoln site.

If you are a dynamic and motivational individual with creativity and flair together with experience in SEND and employment support, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

At Lincolnshire County Council we are dedicated to delivering an outstanding service to Lincolnshire residents. We believe that every young person has a right to quality support. It's why we work hard to ensure that young people in the community are sustained to build and maintain independence and to live fulfilling lives, feel safe and thrive within their communities.

Here at InspireU we deliver study programmes to local people aged between 16 – 24 years old, who may have behavioural issues or need support academically. Our learners are with us to complete lessons in Maths, English and Preparing for Adulthood and work experience. As a Job Coach, you will be supporting them in the community to access local employers and support them on the job within a variety of work experience placements.

Working as a Job Coach provides a genuine opportunity to make a difference and have a positive impact on people's lives.

About You

It is essential that you hold the following:

• IAG Careers Advice and Guidance Level 2 or related qualification
• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
• Access to own vehicle for transporting learners to work placements
• TSI qualification, or willingness to work towards

We are looking for someone who can be proactive, work autonomously, is keen to further develop their skills and has experience of providing employment support.

You will also need to demonstrate:

• Knowledge & promotion of the ethics and values to the individuals you will be working with
• Knowledge of employment support
• High standards of person-centred working
• The ability to empathise and listen
• Expertise to build and maintain trust & rapport.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Civil service sports council membership
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council can be found here: Rewards and benefits.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact: Sarah Bell via email at [e-mail].

Applications Close on 4th May and interviews will take place on Tuesday 13th May.

We wish you the best of luck with your application!

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.