Senior Skills Coach: Lead Learners with SEN to Work

Mencap; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity supporting learning disabilities is seeking a passionate Senior Skills Coach in Birmingham. The role involves leading a team to support learners with SEN, ensuring they progress toward paid employment. Essential skills include experience in supporting people, delivering against targets, and risk management. The position is full-time with an extensive benefits package, including 32 days of paid holiday. Applications require GCSE proof of English and Maths. Join a dedicated team making a real impact.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people.
• Experience of delivering against targets.
• Experience of risk management.

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.
• Support team relationships with parents, carers, learner support networks, and employers.

Skills

Supporting people

Delivering against targets

Risk management

Knowledge of sector

Safe working practices

A-C/9-4 English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading charity supporting learning disabilities is seeking a passionate Senior Skills Coach in Birmingham. The role involves leading a team to support learners with SEN, ensuring they progress toward paid employment. Essential skills include experience in supporting people, delivering against targets, and risk management. The position is full-time with an extensive benefits package, including 32 days of paid holiday. Applications require GCSE proof of English and Maths. Join a dedicated team making a real impact.