Job Coach

Position: Job Coach

Location: Reading

Salary: £24,500 - £30,300

Type: Permanent

The Role

Are you passionate about helping young people with learning difficulties or disabilities move into meaningful employment? Join us as a Job Coach and make a lasting impact through one of the UK's leading Supported Internship programmes.

As a Job Coach, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering tailored support to interns placed in real work environments. You'll coach and mentor young adults aged 16-24 with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), helping them thrive in the workplace and build the skills they need for independent employment.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Providing on-the-job coaching and one-to-one support at host businesses
• Supporting students with job preparation, interviews, travel training and workplace behaviour
• Collaborating with employers, tutors, families and professionals to ensure each intern’s success
• Promoting disability awareness and inclusive practice with host businesses
• Applying for Access to Work and advising on basic benefits and expenses
• Helping plan and deliver induction, open days, graduation events and outreach activities
• Keeping accurate records, supporting risk and safeguarding processes, and attending training
  
  

Skills & Experience 

• Willingness to complete Level 3 Supported Employment qualification
• Experience supporting individuals with SEND into employment
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
• Confident in using IT tools and managing caseloads
• A proactive, flexible and person-centred approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check