Job Coach - Yeovil

Job Coach

30 hours per week (Term time only)

YC5.1 £23,063

Head of Careers, Work Placements and Employability

December 2024

1. Job Purpose

We are seeking an enthusiastic Job Coach to join our team to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a workplace setting. This role involves personalized coaching, skill-building, and working closely with employers to facilitate work placements that align with individual career aspirations and capabilities. We are committed to raising ambition and ensuring learners feel comfortable and excited about their future opportunities.

Support and develop learners of all abilities to gain essential employability skills within our 'Learning Companies' or external work experience placements. Collaborate with Careers and Work Placement Coordinators to ensure the smooth operation of the Learning Companies, monitor students' progress, and support them in recognizing the skills and knowledge they are developing. Although the majority of our Learning Companies are based on site, staff will be required to travel to alternative external placements as part of the role.

2. Key Roles & Accountabilities

• Support learners working in Learning Companies and on external work experience placements.
• Help learners identify, organize, and execute daily tasks as part of their work experience.
• Adhere to and support current health & safety recording processes, ensuring employers are informed of the Work Experience / Industry Placement program, including health & safety, Prevent, and equal opportunity requirements.
• When working offsite, maintain high professional standards and establish regular contact with the base site.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to plan and agree on learning opportunities and tasks.
• Deliver outcomes while working unsupervised and adapt or develop solutions for unique problems when necessary.
• Tailor coaching strategies to meet individual needs and adjust to changing job requirements.
• Stay updated on local labor market trends and collaborate with the Employer Engagement Team to develop and maintain strong relationships with employers.
• Source and develop placement opportunities with employers, provide advice, and offer links to Work Placements, Bootcamps, Apprenticeships, and Supported Internships.
• Ensure learners receive Health & Safety inductions from employers.
• Contribute to quality assurance and the improvement of procedures, including self-assessment, customer feedback, and meeting agreed service standards, Gatsby benchmarks, targets, and key performance indicators.

Permanent Positions

eXede Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency and the successful applicant will be employed directly by our client. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and full applicant vetting processes will be carried out, including enhanced DBS checks. Children and / or Adults Barred List checks included for any applications made. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

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