Job Coach Pre and Supported Internships Location : Roles based at all sites, Rotherham & Worksop (with subsidised travel to a range of employer sites) Salary: £23,566 per annum benefits Hours: Full time (37 hours per week, all year round) Our client s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that they do. To help them achieve this they are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. To be a part of the team they will expect you to be committed to their values too. The Role As a Job Coach you will ensure that learners with High Needs and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans), whom are studying on the Pre & Supported Internship Programmes, are supported whilst out on placement with an employer. You will support young people with EHC Plans to transition and progress onto sustained and paid employment. You will share a strong belief in young people s ability and right to work. You will facilitate the substantial work placement element, of the structured work-based study programme, by providing in-work instruction and support in the employer s setting. You will support young people with EHC Plans to develop their independent travel skills and you will provide in-work instruction and support that tapers off, as appropriate, as the supported intern becomes familiar with their job role and real job conditions such as timekeeping, health & safety, dress code etc. You will maintain administrative tasks such as: Record keeping Progress reviews Tracking of learner skills development Capturing of employer/supervisor feedback. You will ensure that young people with EHC Plans: Develop the skills valued by employers Demonstrate their value in the workplace Develop confidence in their own abilities to perform successfully at work. You will ensure that all parties involved in placements, employers, curriculum staff and learners, have clear expectations of what is required of them by following the policy and processes in place. This is a truly rewarding role, where the support you offer can make a real difference to the future success of their learners, enabling them to have the best opportunities to lead independent and fulfilled lives. Skills and Qualifications You will have experience in supporting young people/vulnerable adults who have additional needs. This could be emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning difficulties and/or disabilities. You will have the ability to plan, prepare & implement support programmes/assessments as and when required and understand the process around safeguarding referrals. You will have a high level of professionalism, good verbal and written communication skills, an ability to accurately record information in a timely manner, empathy and flexibility to meet the needs of a variety of learners & employers. You will need to hold or be working towards your Maths and English L2 (or equivalent) to be considered for this role and be willing to work towards the Occupational Standard for Supported Employment. Department Info The role of Job Coach is based within their FLEXible Curriculum Area, reporting to the Curriculum Team Leader and working closely with the Curriculum Manager. Benefits Access to local government pensions scheme Up to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles Parking available at all of their sites Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees worth by to £200 per referral made To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.