Senior Skills Coach — Lead Team for Supported Internships

Mencap; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap in Ealing is seeking a Senior Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). You will lead a team of Skills Coaches to support learners with SEN to complete all elements of the programme.

You will plan in-work support hours to meet targets and to access funding, build strong relationships with parents, carers, learners and employers, and ensure accurate record keeping and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering against targets and supporting people with SEN.
• Ability to manage risk and maintain safe working practices.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or equivalent) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Line manage and coach a team to support learners to progress towards paid employment.
• Plan in-work support hours to meet targets and access funding.
• Build relationships with parents, carers, learners and employers.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Conduct quality assurance activities to drive improvement.
• Work with the wider team to meet learner needs.

Skills

Experience of supporting people

Experience of delivering against

Experience of risk management

Knowledge of sector

Knowledge of safe working practices

GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent)

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Mencap in Ealing is seeking a Senior Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). You will lead a team of Skills Coaches to support learners with SEN to complete all elements of the programme.

You will plan in-work support hours to meet targets and to access funding, build strong relationships with parents, carers, learners and employers, and ensure accurate record keeping and reporting.