Skills Coach

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

Skills Coach

Job Reference: HCC625048

Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 7 October 2026

Interview Date: 21 October 2026

The Role:

As a Skills Coach, you'll support young people aged 16 to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to succeed in learning and employment. Working as part of our Young People's Learning team, you'll deliver personalised support through our Supported Internship programme, helping learners make a successful transition into adult life. Based primarily across Basingstoke and Winchester, you'll work closely with learners, tutors, employers, families, and carers to build positive relationships, support progress towards individual goals, and overcome barriers to learning and employment. You'll provide one-to-one and small group support, contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and help learners gain valuable workplace experience, acting as a key link between learners, employers, and colleagues to ensure successful outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Support young people aged 16 to 25 with SEND to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed 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 their goals.
• Work with employers to secure and support placements, monitor progress, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate learner records and collaborate with partners and support services to promote learner success.

What we’re looking for:

• 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 genuine belief in every learner’s potential.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Skills Coach role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application

• Make a meaningful impact, helping learners achieve positive, lasting outcomes across Hampshire.
• Join a high-performing, supportive organisation recognised for delivering high‑quality services.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more informationhere .

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Learning Support Coach, Inclusion Coach, Pastoral Support Coach, Learning Mentor, Engagement Coach.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.