Skills Coach

Mencap; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap Training Academy in the Black Country is seeking a dedicated Skills Coach to deliver job coaching and classroom support within our employability programs for learners with SEND.

You will support learners to progress in the workplace, deliver 1-1 coaching, embed English and Maths, and help them achieve sustained paid employment while maintaining safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• A good knowledge of the Educational and SEN sectors.
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4 or equivalent).
• Proficient ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead learner progression in the workplace and achieve outcomes for the learner.
• Deliver 1-1 job coaching and work with learners to develop employability skills.
• Embed English and Maths learning in the workplace and in classroom settings.
• Support learners to learn the skills they need to go on and achieve sustained paid employment.

Skills

Record-keeping

Target achievement

Communication

ICT skills

Safe working practices

Education

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

Job description

Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Then we may have the role for you at Mencap Training Academy. Have you had teaching assistant experience? Or you may have supported people in the workplace as a job coach. If you’d like to develop these skills further this job may be for you.

We're seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Skills Coaches (job coaching & classroom support) to join our dynamic team in the Black Country on a full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time, permanent basis. In this crucial role, you'll be the driving force behind our employability programs, including Supported Internships, providing tailored support to learners with SEND.

You will be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and achieving outcomes for the learner. You will deliver support in various ways; 1-1 job coaching, working with learners to develop employability skills and embed English and Math learning in the workplace. You will also support learning during classroom settings. The role aims to support people to learn the skills they need to go on and achieve sustained paid employment.

What You'll Need (Essential):

• Proven experience supporting individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• A good knowledge of the Educational and SEN sectors.
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4 or equivalent).
• Proficient ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.
• This is not an exhaustive list of the role, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Details:

• Please be prepared to provide evidence of your GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at the interview stage.

This vacancy closes on Wednesday 14th October.

Job ID: 36956