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Job Coach

£13.7 per hour

JOB TITLE: Job Coach

LOCATION: Plymouth and East Cornwall

REPORTING TO: Supported Internship / CEIAG Manager

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week Term time only

SALARY: £26,715 FTE plus essential car allowance (£1,353.42 per annum pro rata)

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people’s lives?

United Response is a leading national charity supporting young people and adults with special educational needs (SEN), learning disabilities and mental health needs. We champion the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate fully in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary barriers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Job Coach to join our team, supporting young people across the Plymouth and East Cornwall areas. If you have experience in CEIAG (Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) and hold a full UK driving licence, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Two paid wellbeing days per year
  • Pension contribution
  • Excellent work–life balance
  • Free access to occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
  • Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
  • Travel to Work scheme (season ticket loan)
  • Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
  • Refer-a-friend scheme

About you

You will support delivery of the programme through a combination of education-based and work-related activities, delivered both one-to-one and in group settings.

You will:

  • Engage and motivate young people through community-based delivery, encouraging participation and progression towards positive outcomes
  • Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel across Plymouth and East Cornwall
  • Work closely with employers to provide in-work support and ensure sustainable employment outcomes for young people aged 16–24
  • Support young people, particularly those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), complex needs, those at risk of social exclusion and those from marginalised communities
  • Plan and deliver a person-centred, accredited programme tailored to individual needs and aspirations

Interventions may include

  • Confidence building and personal development
  • CV writing, job searching and interview skills
  • Travel training
  • Health and wellbeing activities
  • Cooking and independent living skills
  • Community projects
  • Supported work tasters, work experience, internships and job trials

Skills and experience

You will have:

  • Experience working with young people in an educational or support setting, including those with special educational needs and social, emotional or behavioural challenges
  • An understanding of the supported employment process
  • Basic knowledge of social enterprises
  • Strong IT, organisational and self-management skills
  • A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to market individuals or services to employers

We provide both formal and on-the-job training, with access to national specialists who offer expert guidance on best practice, inclusion, quality, and health and safety. You will receive a full induction and ongoing support from experienced colleagues.

Safeguarding

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you are patient, empathetic, a strong communicator and motivated by making a positive difference, we would love to hear from you.

We offer both formal and on-the-job training, and our national specialists are on hand to provide expert advice and support in best practice, inclusion, quality and health and safety, providing exceptional support and making a difference to people’s lives. You will be fully inducted working alongside experienced colleagues.

If you have a keen interest in making a difference and engaging with people and you are patient, empathetic and a good communicator, then we would like to hear from you.

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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