Job Coach - Skills For Life

Purpose

·      To develop a pathway for learners to move towards employment/apprenticeship through coaching and systematic instruction.

·      To provide information, advice, guidance and support to young people who have barriers to entering training or employment.

·      To set up work placements and monitor progress in accordance with the organizational policies

·      To support learners in the preparation for employment at the end of the course.

·      To apply a nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management, in line with the trauma-informed approach values of the organisation

Duties

·      Establish respectful and trusting relationships within and outside the College, with learners and employers, acting as a role model and setting high standards. 

·      Work with employers/organisations to look at job opportunities and ways to support learners in the placement

·      Carry out initial health and safety checks prior to placing learners for work experience

·      Contribute to and maintain individual learning plans for learners, including transition goals

·      Maintain accurate records of the learners work experience/volunteering in line with regular review of progress

·      Support learners in applying for placements/volunteering opportunities

·      Through the use of Training in Systematic Instruction, support learners in their placements as required.

·      Identify training needs for learners in relevant skill and knowledge areas that link to employability skills

·      Liaise with Pastoral Support Worker and Safeguarding team in the case of pastoral/safeguarding care

·      Work with employers to look at job carving to create appropriate work experience opportunities

·      Maintain accurate records as required for monitoring, quality and audit in accordance with Hopwood Hall policies. In particular, ensure records are contemporaneous in preparation for EHCP reviews.

·      Ensure learner targets are set and embedded in ProMonitor

·      Manage own workload, prioritizing effectively to meet agreed objectives and deadlines

·      Identify and refer students for travel training where appropriate.

·      Apply for Access to Work funding where appropriate.

·      Commit to flexible working hours.

·      Ensure compliance with processes and procedures

·      Provide support to other team members

·      Attend team meetings and training as required

·      Any other duties required by Programme Manager