Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Then we may have the role for you within our Supported Internship team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme team in Northampton. We are recruiting for a full time role (37.5 hours per week) on a fixed term contract until July 2026.
As a Skills Coach, your role is central to the delivery of our Supported Internship programme. You will support learners with SEN to complete all elements of the programme in line with requirements by providing tailored support.
You will be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and achieving outcomes for the learner. You will deliver support in various ways: 1-1 job coaching, working with learners to develop employability skills and embed English and Maths learning in the workplace. The role aims to support people to learn the skills they need to go on and achieve sustained paid employment.
Do you have the key skills and requirements to be a Skills Coach? (essential):
1. Experience of supporting people
2. Experience of delivering against targets
3. Knowledge of safe working practices
4. Knowledge of sector
5. Effective record keeping and reporting
Job ID: 33600
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
* Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
* Providing advice through our help lines and web sites
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