Skills Coach

Royal Mencap Society; Worcester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap Training Academy in Worcester is seeking dedicated Skills Coaches to support learners with SEND. You will drive employability programs, including Supported Internships, delivering 1-1 coaching and embedding English and Maths in real work settings.

The role emphasizes learner progression, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time arrangements. A valid UK driving licence and travel to the wider Birmingham area are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at A-C/9-4 or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities essential.
• Willingness to travel within the wider Birmingham area with a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and achieve learner outcomes.
• Deliver support via 1-1 job coaching and develop employability skills.
• Embed English and Maths learning in workplace activities and in classroom settings.
• Help learners move into sustained paid employment.

Skills

Target achievement

Safety practices

Education sector knowledge

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Driving licence

Vehicle for travel

Education

GCSEs

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.

We're seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Skills Coaches to join our dynamic team in our Worcester Service. We are looking for both full time and part time.In this crucial role, you'll be the driving force behind our employability programs, including Supported Internships, providing tailored support to learners with SEND. Do you want to see what we do?

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):

• 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).
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent travel within the wider Birmingham area.

*This is not an exhaustive list of the role, please see the attached job description for more information.

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

This vacancy closes Sunday 30th August

JOB ID: 36498

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

£24785 per annum (Pro-rata) + excellent Mencap Benefits