Skills Coach- Islington

Royal Mencap Society; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Islington is seeking a dedicated Skill Coach to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves supporting learners with disabilities, developing their employability skills, and achieving workplace progression. Essential requirements include a good understanding of the educational and SEN sectors and GCSE English & Maths. The role offers diverse benefits, including 32 days of paid holiday and health cash plans, in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for learner progression in the workplace.
• Deliver tailored support to learners with SEND.
• Embed English and Maths learning in the workplace.

Skills

Achieving targets

Understanding of safe working practices

Communication abilities

Record-keeping

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.

We're seeking a dedicated and self‑motivated Skill Coach to join our dynamic team in Islington on a full‑time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week). In this crucial role, you'll be the driving force behind our employability programs, including Supported Internships, providing tailored support to learners with SEND. If you want to see what we do, click here.

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 embedding English and Maths learning in the workplace. 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 licence and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent travel within the Staffordshire area.

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

Here at Mencap we operate a blinded recruitment process for a lot of our roles; please ensure you apply with a full application and covering statement.

This vacancy closes on Sunday 4th January, with interviews to be held soon after.

Benefits

We offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees, including 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

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.