Skills Coach

Mencap; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a full-time Skills Coach for their Supported Internship programme in Barnet. The successful candidate will support learners with special educational needs in achieving their goals and developing employability skills. This role involves collaborative work in a community classroom, ensuring each learner receives tailored support to thrive in paid employment. A strong candidate will have experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and possess the necessary qualifications.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting learners with disabilities.
• Ability to deliver results against set targets.
• Knowledge of special educational needs sector.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with SEN to complete the internship program.
• Deliver 1-1 job coaching and classroom support.
• Accountable for learner progression towards paid employment.

Skills

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Effective communication skills

Good ICT skills

Knowledge of safe working practices

Education

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

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Skills Coach

We are looking for a passionate and self-motivated full-time Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme team in Barnet.

About the Role:

As a Skills Coach, you will play a central role in delivering our Mencap Training Academy. You will support learners with SEN to complete all elements of the programme, providing tailored support. The role involves working in the community classroom, supporting learners with mild to moderate learning disabilities and difficulties.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Be accountable for learner progression and ensuring young adults achieve skills for paid employment.
2. Deliver support through various methods: 1-1 job coaching, classroom support to develop employability skills, and embedding English and Maths learning in the workplace.
3. Support learners to acquire skills for sustained paid employment.

Key Skills and Requirements (Essential):

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities
• Experience delivering against targets
• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Knowledge of the sector
• A-C/9-4 English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
• Good ICT skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good record keeping and reporting skills

All candidates offered an interview will need to provide evidence of their GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent). Please have your certificates ready to email if contacted for an interview.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package to support our team members. For more details, please see the attached information.