Supported Employment Coach

SeeAbility; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability support organization is seeking a Supported Employment Coach to enhance lives through meaningful employment opportunities in Oxfordshire. This full-time role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, collaborating with employers, and pioneering new initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for workplace inclusion and experience in coaching to navigate career ambitions. This position offers a salary of £27,000 plus generous benefits including 33 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Leadership development academy

Life assurance

Monthly bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Passion for workplace inclusion and breaking down barriers.
• Ability to thrive while working independently.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in achieving career ambitions.
• Work collaboratively with employers to foster inclusive workplaces.
• Lead expansion initiatives in a new region.

Skills

Supporting people with learning disabilities and autism

Creativity and innovation

Building meaningful relationships

Identifying employment opportunities

Job description

Role Description

Supported Employment Coach - Oxfordshire, Bicester and Banbury

Location : Home-based with travel across Oxfordshire, Bicester and Banbury with the exception of travel to other meetings and events.

Salary : £27,000 per annum plus benefits

• 33 days annual holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Hours : Full-time, 37.5 hours (flexible working)

Contract : 1‑year fixed-term contract, with potential for extension dependent on future funding

Are you passionate about transforming lives through meaningful employment opportunities?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supported Employment Coach to join our Ready, Willing & Able Supported Employment team to work with people in our SeeAbility homes to secure and sustain employment. Established in 2021, Ready, Willing and Able is looking to expand grow. This role is an exciting opportunity to spearhead our presence in Oxfordshire for the first time.

The Opportunity

Join SeeAbility’s Ready, Willing & Able team and help transform lives through employment.

We’re looking for a passionate and creative Supported Employment Coach to support people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their career ambitions. You’ll work closely with individuals and employers to break down barriers and create inclusive workplaces. Since launching in 2021, Ready, Willing & Able has been breaking down employment barriers and proving that with the right support, everyone can achieve their professional ambitions.

What makes this role special

• Lead our exciting expansion into a new region
• Work directly with inspiring individuals to achieve life‑changing career goals
• Join a creative, boundary‑pushing team that thinks outside the box
• Make a tangible impact on workplace inclusion across Oxfordshire

The ideal candidate will

• Share our unwavering belief that paid work is positive and possible for everyone
• Have proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their goals
• Be passionate about workplace inclusion and breaking down employment barriers
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation in their approach to coaching
• Have experience with the five‑stage Supported Employment model (desirable but not essential)

You will thrive in this role if you

• Have high expectations for yourself and the people you support into work
• Enjoy building meaningful relationships and tailored support plans
• Are comfortable working independently from home while travelling across Oxfordshire
• Can identify opportunities and deliver personalised coaching that leads to sustainable employment

Professional Growth

• Join a recognised leader in disability support services
• Work with an innovative team that's reshaping supported employment
• Opportunity to shape and grow our Oxfordshire presence
• Continuous professional development and training

About SeeAbility

For decades, SeeAbility has been providing extraordinary support and championing better eye care and supported living support, for people with learning disabilities and autism. We don't just support people – we empower them to challenge expectations and achieve extraordinary things every day.

Our Ready, Willing & Able programme represents our commitment to employment equality. We believe that everyone deserves the dignity, purpose, and financial independence that comes with meaningful work. Our team doesn't just find jobs – we create career pathways that align with individual ambitions and strengths.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to join a team that's genuinely changing lives and transforming communities, we want to hear from you. This isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something revolutionary in supported employment.

Our Benefits

Your development and appreciation

• Annual excellence awards
• Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
• Development Discussions : Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
• Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career

Your work‑life balance

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
• Life events : Time off when you need it most
• 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave scheme
• Enhanced Family‑Friendly Pay
• Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave available

Your money goes further

• £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
• Employer contributory pension scheme : Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay / Savings scheme using WageStream app

Your wellbeing counts

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance of 2x annual salary
• Free 24 / 7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Free eye test
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Dedicated in‑house Wellbeing Coach for your team

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensuresatisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neuro‑divergent condition. We are pleased to confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

About The Company

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