SEND Skills Coach: Guided Pathways to Work

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Employee Assistance

Annual leave

Sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Skills Coach to support young people aged 16 to 25 with SEND, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to progress into learning and employment through our Supported Internship programme.

The role is based primarily across Basingstoke and Winchester, working with learners, tutors, employers, families and carers to build positive relationships and progress toward individual goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Supported Internships, Traineeships and other employment-focused learning programmes.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable learners including people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within an education, health, or social care setting.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload effectively.
• A learner-centred approach with high expectations and a belief in every learner’s potential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16 to 25 with SEND to develop the skills, confidence and independence to progress into employment.
• Provide tailored support and guidance to learners, families, carers and employers throughout the Supported Internship programme.
• Build positive, professional relationships with learners using a person-centred approach to help them achieve goals.
• Work with employers to secure and support placements, monitor progress and ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate learner records and collaborate with partners to promote learner success.

Skills

Supported Internships

Traineeships

Employment-focused learning

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Skills Coach to support young people aged 16 to 25 with SEND, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to progress into learning and employment through our Supported Internship programme.

The role is based primarily across Basingstoke and Winchester, working with learners, tutors, employers, families and carers to build positive relationships and progress toward individual goals.