Senior Skills Coach — Lead Internship & Employment Support

Royal Mencap Society; Chipping Barnet; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including bank hols

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Barnet is seeking a Senior Skills Coach to lead the Supported Internship programme. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) and based at our Barnet office, delivering tailored support through the Mencap Training Academy.

You will line manage a team of Skills Coaches, ensure delivery against targets and maintain strong relationships with families, learners, and employers. We offer a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people
• Experience of delivering against targets
• Experience of risk management
• Knowledge of sector
• Knowledge of safe working practices

Responsibilities

• Line manage and coach a team to support learners to progress towards paid employment.
• Plan Skills Coach in work support hours to meet agreed targets to receive Access to Work funding.
• Support and ensure the team build and maintain good relationships with parents, carers, learner support networks and employers.
• Ensure accurate and up to date record keeping and reporting.
• Conduct quality assurance activity to drive constant improvement.

Skills

Experience of supporting people

Experience of delivering against goals

Experience of risk management

Knowledge of sector

Knowledge of safe working practices

Job description

Royal Mencap Society in Barnet is seeking a Senior Skills Coach to lead the Supported Internship programme. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) and based at our Barnet office, delivering tailored support through the Mencap Training Academy.

You will line manage a team of Skills Coaches, ensure delivery against targets and maintain strong relationships with families, learners, and employers. We offer a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.