Job Coach in Northamptonshire
Posted by Think FE Ltd
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Salary: £25,110 per annum (£19,798.26 pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 37 weeks per year
Think FE is recruiting for a Job Coach to join a supportive further education setting in Moulton.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with young people with additional needs, helping them develop the skills, confidence and workplace experience needed to progress into paid employment.
The Role As a Job Coach, you will support young people with additional needs to access and succeed in supported work placements.
You will work closely with learners, employers and external support agencies to create positive, inclusive working environments where each young person has the opportunity to develop and succeed.
A key part of your role will be building relationships with local employers and supporting both the employer and intern throughout their placement, with the ultimate aim of helping young people make a successful transition into paid employment.
What We're Looking For The successful candidate will need:
- Experience working with young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities
- Experience of networking and developing strong working relationships with a range of partners, including employers and support agencies
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to support young people confidently and sensitively within workplace environments
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as local travel is required
- Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) accreditation would be advantageous, although it is not essential
Benefits Alongside the opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people's progression into employment, the role offers:
- £25,110 full-time equivalent salary
- £19,798.26 pro rata salary
- 33 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
- Up to 5 additional college closure days
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension scheme with a 17% employer contribution
- Term-time working across 37 weeks of the year
Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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