SEND Job Coach for Youth Employment & Independence

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,944–£30,468 p.a.

35.5 hours per week

30 days leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training & development

Flexible working where appropriate

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Project Search Job Coach to join the Foundation Learning team and support the DFN Project SEARCH programme. You will provide workplace coaching, employability training and programme coordination to help student interns secure sustainable paid employment.

You will work with interns, host employers and families to tailor support, teach workplace skills and monitor progress in real work environments.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area
• Level 2 SEND qualification with GCSE English & Maths (4/C or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a SEND educational setting
• Experience supporting learners with SEND to develop knowledge, skills and confidence
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and support learners

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised job coaching and support to interns within workplace placements
• Teach workplace skills, employability behaviours and safe working practices
• Help interns understand workplace culture, communication and professional expectations
• Develop natural workplace support networks and encourage increasing independence
• Plan and deliver classroom-based employability and vocational learning sessions
• Assess learner progress and develop personalised vocational and training plans
• Build and maintain relationships with host businesses, managers and workplace mentors
• Support recruitment and selection of new interns onto the programme
• Collaborate with families, employers and partner organisations to support successful employment outcomes
• Maintain records, reports and programme documentation for continuous improvement

Skills

Level 3 qualification

SEND qualification & GCSE

SEND experience

SEND learner support

Communication & mentoring

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Level 2 SEND qualification & GCSE English/Maths 4/C

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Project Search Job Coach to join the Foundation Learning team and support the DFN Project SEARCH programme. You will provide workplace coaching, employability training and programme coordination to help student interns secure sustainable paid employment.

You will work with interns, host employers and families to tailor support, teach workplace skills and monitor progress in real work environments.