Job Coach

Make a difference, empowering the futures of young people with learning disabilities.

As a Job Coach at Lifeworks College, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people with learning disabilities gain qualifications and obtain valuable experience at work placements, to enable and encourage them into sustainable and meaningful employment after college.

You’ll work closely with interns, employers, and our team to provide tailored support, break down barriers, and celebrate successes.

Who we are:

Since 1996, we’ve been empowering people with learning disabilities in Devon to achieve their dreams and build fulfilling lives. Our core values of kindness, respect, and positivity guide everything we do.

What youll do:

– Empower interns: provide personalised support to help interns reach their full potential, building their confidence and skills
– Forge strong partnerships: develop and maintain professional relationships with employers, advocating for interns and breaking down barriers
– Promote inclusivity: champion inclusivity and equality and set a positive example for others
– Ensure effective support: collaborate with your colleagues to deliver tailored support that meets the specific needs of each intern and their work placements
– Monitor progress and provide feedback: track intern progress, conduct regular assessments, and offer constructive feedback to drive improvement
– Deliver training and coaching: provide training where required and support with coaching and mentoring to equip interns with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed

Working hours:

As a Job Coach, you will work Monday-Friday, for 37.5 hours per week. The hours for this role are 08.30-16.30.

What we’re looking for:

– You will have a good level of education and be proficient in IT (specifically Microsoft packages)
– Youll hold a Level 3 Job Coaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one) and an Information, Advice and Guidance qualification (or significant experience of coaching and mentoring young people with learning disabilities)
– Experience working with learning disabilities and young people with complex/challenging behaviours (preferably in an educational setting)
– Experience working 1:1 in a similar role, including a strong background generating and maintaining work placements and building professional relationships with employers
– Strong communication abilities, a keen attention to detail and organisational skills are a must. You will also be practical and take a methodical approach to tasks
– You will need to hold a full driving licence for this role, and be able to drive a college minibus when required
– Most importantly, you must be passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Make a difference and build your career at Lifeworks!

We’re passionate about supporting our staff just as much as we are about supporting our service users. When you join our team, you can expect:

– A Real Living Wage of at least £12.00 per hour
– A starting entitlement of 33 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part time)
– A fully funded DBS check and update service to ensure a smooth onboarding process
– Access valuable resources including an employee assistance program to support your mental and emotional health

Building a diverse and safe team:

At Lifeworks, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.

However, ensuring a safe environment for everyone we support is our top priority. Therefore, all staff undergo pre-employment checks, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS check.

Early applications encouraged!

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the 30th November, but may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified. To ensure your application is considered for the first round of shortlisting, submit it by Friday 15th November!

Apply today and tell us why you’d be a great fit for our team!

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