Job Coach - HD11338

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. 

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team

This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £16,865.37 – £18,483.95 per annum.

Background to the Post

Warwickshire College are looking to appoint an experienced practitioner to help provide high quality and effective job coaching, enabling students with SEN to be successful in their work placements as part of an internship programme.

The person would work with the Head of Supported Learning and the team to meet the needs of Supported Interns that are recruited as part of a programme offer in Supported Learning.

The post holder will be required to work with the teams and to ensure that the Intern is supported both in college and at their work placements.

The person appointed will support the interns, manage their day to day work placements, seek out new opportunities in conjunction with the work experience coordinator, support the intern at college one day per week, with delivery and assessment of the employability enable them to apply for any associated supporting finance such as Access to Work through the DWP and assist with application, interview and future employment opportunities.

Position in the Organisation

The person appointed will report to the Head of Department for Supported Learning Worcestershire.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop effective job coaching and employment plans  Deliver and assess the employability qualification
2. Communicate with students to understand their goals and ambitions
3. Assist students to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
4. Assess the strengths of students and teach them to use them effectively
5. Guide students in learning to complete job tasks
6. Help in the development of motivation and skills
7. Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
8. Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
9. Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
10. Monitor and evaluate progress of students
11. Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports

Essential Attainments:

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards once in post.
• Willingness to acquire appropriate qualifications in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience of working/teaching/supporting young people.
• Ability to work independently and to deadlines

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach
• Ability to relate well with staff and students
• Ability to motivate students at all levels and from a wide range of programme areas
• Commitment to equal opportunities and to inclusive learning principles
• Ability to respond to the needs of students, colleagues and other relevant Parties
• Commitment to high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.
• IT literate
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

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For a full job description including duties and responsibilities of the role, please see the job description attached below.